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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for October 2020

Politics
Trump may still be infectious. He’s having events anyway.Trump may still be infectious. He’s having events anyway.
Politics

The president won’t say whether he’s tested negative for Covid-19, but he’s holding rallies on Saturday and Monday.

By Katelyn Burns
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
The 2020 vice presidential debateThe 2020 vice presidential debate
Politics

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris will take the stage in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday night.

By Vox Staff
Politics
What Nancy Pelosi said about the 25th AmendmentWhat Nancy Pelosi said about the 25th Amendment
Politics

It’s not about removing Trump, it’s about introducing a reform bill.

By Andrew Prokop
Technology
A crashed voter registration website is Floridians’ latest obstacle to the right to voteA crashed voter registration website is Floridians’ latest obstacle to the right to vote
Technology

The state extended the voting registration deadline, but that won’t solve all of its issues.

By Sara Morrison
Politics
“They want to take care of certain little tiny fish”: Trump’s Hannity interview was off the rails“They want to take care of certain little tiny fish”: Trump’s Hannity interview was off the rails
Politics

Trump won’t say if he’s tested negative for coronavirus — but plans to resume campaigning this weekend anyway.

By Aaron Rupar
What a Democratic Senate wants
Explainers

Democrats could take back the Senate in 2020. They have a massive to-do list.

By Dylan Scott, Ella Nilsen and 1 more
Politics
“I can’t sit this one out”: 6 expats on why voting from abroad is so important this year“I can’t sit this one out”: 6 expats on why voting from abroad is so important this year
Politics

“Right now our borders are still closed, so I am hoping everything gets in on time.”

By Tiffanie Drayton and Nikisia Drayton
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
Money
Why Mike Pence’s pink-looking eye caused so much speculationWhy Mike Pence’s pink-looking eye caused so much speculation
Money

The vice president’s appearance in the debate is more than a meme, given the White House’s lack of transparency about Covid-19.

By Terry Nguyen
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
Former model Amy Dorris says Donald Trump sexually assaulted herFormer model Amy Dorris says Donald Trump sexually assaulted her
Politics

Trump faces allegations of sexual misconduct from more than 20 women.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump did his first TV interview since his Covid-19 diagnosis. It did not go well.Trump did his first TV interview since his Covid-19 diagnosis. It did not go well.
Politics

The president’s scattershot performance squandered any goodwill he may have garnered.

By Aaron Rupar