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Joe Biden Archive

Archives for October 2020

Politics
It’s time to end presidential debates — foreverIt’s time to end presidential debates — forever
Politics

At least in the general election, they’re a vector for misinformation and don’t seem to meaningfully inform voters.

By Dylan Matthews
Technology
Facebook and Twitter took drastic measures to limit the reach of a disputed story about Hunter BidenFacebook and Twitter took drastic measures to limit the reach of a disputed story about Hunter Biden
Technology

Scrutiny over a New York Post article is reviving accusations of anti-conservative bias at social media companies.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
The second debate between Trump and Biden is canceledThe second debate between Trump and Biden is canceled
Politics

After sparring between the campaigns over a remote debate, the event commission reportedly called it off.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Fareed Zakaria on how Biden and Trump see the worldFareed Zakaria on how Biden and Trump see the world
Podcast
Politics

The scholar and pundit discusses China’s rise, Biden’s changes, and Trump’s impulses on The Ezra Klein Show.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
A post-debate focus group of undecided voters suggests that Kamala Harris faces an uphill battleA post-debate focus group of undecided voters suggests that Kamala Harris faces an uphill battle
Politics

Her debate performance didn’t go over well with a mostly male focus group. But polls show a much more favorable response.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Mike Pence is the normal Republican conservatives missMike Pence is the normal Republican conservatives miss
Politics

Mike Pence represents the ideal: a Trump administration without the Trumpism — or Trump.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
How Joe Biden can rescue the economy in the face of Republican obstructionHow Joe Biden can rescue the economy in the face of Republican obstruction
Politics

A fast, giant reconciliation bill could set the stage for a successful presidency.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Trump reshaped the US immigration system — but it’s been ignored at the debatesTrump reshaped the US immigration system — but it’s been ignored at the debates
Politics

Once the focus of Trump’s 2016 campaign, immigration has been treated as an afterthought this election cycle.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The first 2020 presidential debateThe first 2020 presidential debate
Politics

President Trump and Vice President Biden will share the debate stage for the first time in Ohio.

By Vox Staff
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s proposals could cut poverty in half
Future Perfect

Democrats have a historic opportunity to lift 20 million people out of poverty.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Polls: Biden has a double-digit lead on Trump nationallyPolls: Biden has a double-digit lead on Trump nationally
Politics

One new poll found Biden to have his largest lead of the race: 14 percentage points.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
Politics
Joe Biden has tested negative for coronavirus after debate with TrumpJoe Biden has tested negative for coronavirus after debate with Trump
Politics

Biden has been strict about mask-wearing and social distancing at his in-person campaign events.

By Ella Nilsen