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News Articles: 2020 Election

So far, few deepfakes have been used this political season. It's not because they aren't a potential threat, but because simpler deceptive tactics are still effective at spreading misinformation.

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  • Investigations

Where Are The Deepfakes In This Presidential Election?

Deepfake videos haven't been a problem yet in the 2020 presidential race. It's not because they aren't a threat, but because simpler deceptive tactics are still effective at spreading misinformation.

October 01, 2020
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By:
  • Tim Mak and
  • Dina Temple-Raston
A sign outside of a polling location guides voters inside.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Fiery, Feisty First Presidential Debate

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The first presidential debate featured a fiery, raucous back-and-forth that some critics say lacked substantial discussion on policy issues. Where do we stand now following the first matchup of the candidates?

Also: the latest developments in the slate of consequential Georgia elections.

September 30, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
An illustration of differently colored thought bubbles.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Anticipated By Some, Dreaded By Others, First Presidential Debate Arrives

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The first presidential debate is finally here. What can viewers expect on stage tonight from the candidates?

Our panel of political insiders and experts discuss the debate and the latest in #Gapol.

September 29, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Google is the latest tech company to tighten its election-related policies ahead of November's vote.

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  • Technology

Google To Halt Political Ads After Polls Close, Amid Worries Over Delayed Results

The tech giant will not allow election-related ads in Search, on YouTube or any of its other properties, citing the likelihood of delayed election results.

September 25, 2020
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By:
  • Shannon Bond
Many people who normally take on jobs as poll workers are in higher-risk groups for the coronavirus, leading to fears of a widespread shortage of poll workers. Here, New York City Board of Election employees and volunteers help voters at the Brooklyn Museum polling site during the New York Democratic presidential primary in June.

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  • Politics

Jobless New Yorkers Can Work At Polls And Still Keep Benefits, Gov. Cuomo Says

The governor's order makes it easier for jobless people to work for state and local election boards — as long as they're paid $504 or less each week.

September 24, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at the Black Economic Summit at Camp North End in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday. In a letter, nearly 500 national security experts have endorsed Joe Biden for president.

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  • National Security

Nearly 500 National Security Experts Endorse Biden For President

In a letter addressed to "Our Fellow Citizens," the 489 signees, which include 22 four-star officers, state the "current president" is not up to "the enormous responsibilities of his office."

September 24, 2020
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By:
  • Tom Bowman
An illustration of a donkey (for a Democrat) and an elephant (for a Republican) facing off at a microphone.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: New Poll Shows Tight Presidential And Senate Races in Georgia

Tuesday on Political Rewind, a new poll from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden tied in Georgia – with tight margins among the candidates for Senate.

Will the battle over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court impact how Georgia voters cast their ballots? We look at the key races – and court cases – that this SCOTUS scuffle could impact.

September 22, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
In this July 31, 2014, file photo, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen in her chambers in at the Supreme Court in Washington. The Supreme Court says Ginsburg has died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Life And Legacy — And The Political Battle To Come

Monday on Political Rewind, we paid tribute to the career and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

And now, as we head into the final stretch before the 2020 election, a look at the monumental battle that’s unfolding in Washington to fill her seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.

September 21, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 2 more
The Senate and House intelligence committees say the director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, has agreed to resume face-to-face briefings on threats to the November election. Ratcliffe said last month he was canceling the briefings because the information was leaked to the media. He's shown here at his confirmation hearing in May.

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  • Elections

After Complaints, Trump Administration Agrees To In-Person Election Threat Briefings

The nation's top intelligence official caused a stir last month when he canceled face-to-face updates for Congress. The Senate and House intelligence committees say he's agreed to resume them.

September 16, 2020
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By:
  • Greg Myre
Election signs are stored at State Farm Arena, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks basketball team, Friday, July 17, 2020, in Atlanta. The 16,888-seat facility will be used as a poll location for the upcoming election.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Integrity Of The Georgia Vote In 2020

Today on Political Rewind, we looked at the integrity of the voting process. While there have been a handful of controversies in the past, particularly when the popular vote and the Electoral College are at odds, modern distrust in our elections is fueled by concerns of voter suppression, outside influences and, most recently, the reliability of absentee voting. What does it mean when the credibility of our election is in question – before it even takes place?

September 15, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
The Georgia state capitol peeks out from behind the trees in Atlanta Georgia.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Census, QAnon and COVID Round Out The Lastest In #Gapol

Monday on Political Rewind, Georgia’s voting precincts might be required to have paper copies of voter registration and other information on hand in the upcoming election, according to a federal judge.

September 14, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A sign points to a polling location in front of an elementary school.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Sen. Perdue Faces Challenger, But What Are His Chances?

Friday on Political Rewind, we continue our look at the important Georgia Senate races at play in the November elections.

And new polling from Landmark Communications is only the latest data revealing the shape of Georgia’s electoral map.

September 11, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A headshot of Georgia Senator David Perdue.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Political Messaging Leading Into Election 2020

Thursday on Political Rewind, a look at Georgia’s top races with just eight weeks left before the November election.

While Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is polling strongly across the country and in Georgia, President Donald Trump maintains a solid lead in Georgia, according to recent polling. Biden recently invested in more staff here, hiring 10 new workers.

September 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A voter enters a polling site in Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The "Absentee Ballot" Election?

Tuesday on Political Rewind, there are eight weeks before the 2020 elections. Where do the political parties stand in this last stretch of the campaign?

Biden is signaling he is invested in Georgia. Recently, his campaign announced the hiring of 10 new staffers. While the state has backed Republicans in recent decades, current polling shows a tight race between presidential campaigns.

September 08, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
For election night 2016, Gretchen Sisson had a sheet cake made for her friends, expecting to celebrate the election of the first woman president of the United States. Things didn't turn out as she expected.

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  • Politics

2020 Is The Year Of The Woman Donor: Campaign Contributions Surge

The share of female donors has surged to more than 43% this year, and it could make a big difference in some of this year's closest political races.

September 03, 2020
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By:
  • Jim Zarroli
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