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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    4 winners and 5 losers from the last Biden-Trump debate
    Politics

    Joe Biden was a winner — as was moderator Kristen Welker.

    By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 7 more
    Politics
    The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination — with no Democrats presentThe Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination — with no Democrats present
    Politics

    The committee vote on Barrett’s nomination underscored Republicans’ disregard for the rules.

    By Li Zhou
    How South Carolina became one of 2020’s most unexpected Senate battlegrounds
    The stakes of the Senate, explained

    The historically Republican state is now competitive, as Sen. Lindsey Graham defends his seat from Jaime Harrison.

    By Li Zhou
    The stakes of the Senate, explained
    The Vox Senate interview: Jaime Harrison talks about the coalition of voters needed to win South CarolinaThe Vox Senate interview: Jaime Harrison talks about the coalition of voters needed to win South Carolina
    The stakes of the Senate, explained

    “Not in my wildest dreams did I imagine a campaign growing like this campaign has grown.”

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why a Senate vote on stimulus has failed, againWhy a Senate vote on stimulus has failed, again
    Politics

    Senate Republicans put forward their own stimulus bill — following Mitch McConnell’s attempts to block a compromise ahead of the election.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Senate Republicans could be the real roadblock to getting a stimulus deal passedSenate Republicans could be the real roadblock to getting a stimulus deal passed
    Politics

    If Nancy Pelosi and Steven Mnuchin reach a stimulus agreement, it’s unclear whether Republicans would support it.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Nancy Pelosi sets a deadline this week for getting a stimulus deal before the electionNancy Pelosi sets a deadline this week for getting a stimulus deal before the election
    Politics

    Pelosi is still negotiating with the White House while Senate Republicans push their own stimulus bill.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    John Cornyn becomes the latest Senate Republican to ramp up criticism of TrumpJohn Cornyn becomes the latest Senate Republican to ramp up criticism of Trump
    Politics

    Cornyn is among the lawmakers campaigning for reelection who have signaled distance from the president.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Sen. David Perdue’s racist treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris’s name was all too familiarSen. David Perdue’s racist treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris’s name was all too familiar
    Politics

    Perdue’s actions framed Harris as someone who’s different.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “There should be zero discrimination”: Joe Biden spoke in defense of transgender rights at Thursday’s town hall“There should be zero discrimination”: Joe Biden spoke in defense of transgender rights at Thursday’s town hall
    Politics

    Biden’s support for transgender rights highlighted his empathy — and some fumbles with language.

    By Li Zhou