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News Articles: 2020 presidential election

Joe Biden is set to officially be named the Democratic presidential nominee this week.

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  • Elections

5 Questions Ahead Of The Democratic National Convention

The Democratic convention, which begins Monday, will be a more widespread TV production than past years. How will that affect the Democrats' message against President Trump?

August 17, 2020
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  • Domenico Montanaro
Instead of attending the Democratic National Convention in person, Bobbi Green is volunteering and handing out Joe Biden yard signs in Eau Claire, Wis.

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  • Elections

How It Feels To Be A Delegate To A Virtual Convention: 'Like Canceling Christmas'

Delegates in Wisconsin talk about how they plan to stay engaged with the all-virtual Democratic National Convention.

August 17, 2020
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  • Maayan Silver
Erica Koesler of Los Angeles demonstrates outside a USPS post office as a postal worker walks by in the background on Saturday. The USPS has warned states coast to coast that it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted, even if mailed by state deadlines.

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  • National

Democrats Warn Of 'Assault' On The Postal Service As Election Nears

Lawmakers worry that changes made by the new postmaster general will make it more difficult for people to vote in the presidential election.

August 16, 2020
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  • Matthew S. Schwartz
President Trump's amplification of a false "birther" conspiracy against Sen. Kamala Harris has been criticized.

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  • Politics

Trump's Racist 'Birther' Attacks On Harris Are A Return To Familiar Territory

The president's amplification of a false conspiracy theory against Joe Biden's running mate is part of a pattern of attacks directed at rivals from President Barack Obama to Sen. Ted Cruz.

August 16, 2020
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  • Tamara Keith
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden listens as his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a campaign event at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, Del.

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  • Elections

The Democratic National Convention Starts Monday. Here's What You Need To Know

Democrats are set to begin their four-day-long virtual convention on Monday. The DNC schedule includes speeches by the nominees, former presidents and prominent party officials.

August 16, 2020
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  • Elena Moore
Joe Biden addresses donors during a virtual fundraising event at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Del., on Aug. 12. Biden will accept his party's nomination at this week's Democratic National Convention.

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  • Politics

Joe Biden's Long And Rocky Road To The Democratic Nomination

Just six months ago, Biden's campaign seemed all but over. But in the end, he had just enough connection, through his oft-mentioned ties to Obama and other key Democrats, to overcome his deficits.

August 16, 2020
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  • Ron Elving
Sen. Kamala Harris of California represents a series of firsts, the latest being her selection as the vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket.

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  • Elections

'Could Have Been Our Own': Harris Nomination Hailed As Win For Representation

Kamala Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, represents a series of firsts — being Joe Biden's running mate is the latest. Political leaders and activists are cheering the pick.

August 16, 2020
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  • Juana Summers
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris will take the helm of their party at the virtual convention, with a challenge to offer voters a vision of the future.

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  • Elections

Biden Faces A Convention Test, To Offer A Vision Beyond Beating Trump

Elections are won by the candidate who presents the most compelling vision for the future, and Joe Biden is a retro politician adapting core Democratic Party goals to the societal demands of 2020.

August 16, 2020
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  • Mara Liasson
Black leaders say a prayer with President Trump as they end a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in February.

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  • Elections

Trump Campaign Trying To Win Over Black Voters, But President Remains A Tough Sell

The president's campaign had begun holding "Black Voices for Trump" events, but the coronavirus pandemic shut down in-person campaigning for months. During that time, the election landscape shifted.

August 14, 2020
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  • Ayesha Rascoe
Kanye West is working to get his name on the ballot in several states for the November presidential election.

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  • Elections

Here's How Republicans Are Boosting Kanye West's Presidential Campaign

A number of Republican figures have helped the rapper file paperwork to appear on the ballot in several states as a third-party candidate in November.

August 14, 2020
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  • Barbara Sprunt
Former Vice President Joe Biden leaves a campaign event last month in Wilmington, Del. If Biden wins the election, he may face political pressure over what to do about President Trump.

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  • Politics

One Tough Question For DOJ If Biden Is Elected: Whether To Prosecute Trump

Experts said any decision about how a Biden Justice Department might handle a case against President Trump will pose huge legal and political challenges.

August 14, 2020
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  • Carrie Johnson
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks Thursday after a coronavirus briefing with health experts and his newly named running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Del. Biden took off his mask to speak.

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  • Politics

Joe Biden: For The Next 3 Months, All Americans Should Wear A Mask When Outside

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said every governor should mandate mask-wearing as a way to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

August 13, 2020
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  • Asma Khalid
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his vice presidential running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, arrive to conduct their first appearance together in Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday.

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  • Elections

Harris, As Biden's Running Mate, Says Case Against Trump Is 'Open And Shut'

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris make their first joint appearance Wednesday since he tapped her to be his vice presidential running mate.

August 12, 2020
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  • Barbara Sprunt
Sen. Kamala Harris is Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden's pick as his running mate — a choice that many are celebrating in India, where Harris' mother was from.

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  • Asia

Kamala Harris Pick For VP Is Hailed As 'A Moment Of Pride' In India

"This is a historical, transformational, and proud moment for... all women of colour, all Black women, and all South Asian women," Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra tweeted.

August 12, 2020
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  • Lauren Frayer
Harris endorsed Joe Biden in March.

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  • Analysis

5 Takeaways On The New Biden-Harris Presidential Ticket

Beyond making history, Biden showed his vision for the future, opened a window into his decision-making and picked someone who will likely be able to stand up well in a vice presidential debate.

August 12, 2020
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  • Domenico Montanaro
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