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News Articles: Elections

Then-Sen. Joe Biden (right) speaks at a Capitol Hill news conference in 1994 after the Senate voted on a major crime bill.

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  • Elections

Fact Check: Trump's And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice

Republicans charge that Americans would not be safe with a President Biden. But murder rates are up this year under President Trump, and both candidates have a mixed record on criminal justice reform.

August 30, 2020
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By:
  • Brian Naylor
Congress had been set for briefings on election security in mid-September. But briefings by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have been called off, top Democrats say.

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  • Elections

Director Of National Intelligence Cancels Verbal Election Security Briefings

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will no longer verbally brief Congress on election interference, instead providing written information, Director John Ratcliffe wrote.

August 30, 2020
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By:
  • Jason Slotkin
President Trump addresses supporters during a campaign rally at Manchester, N.H. during the ongoing pandemic.

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  • Elections

Calling Protesters 'Thugs' And Biden Extreme, Trump's Bombastic Campaign Returns

President Trump's remarks on Friday in New Hampshire struck a markedly different tone compared to his address to the Republican National Convention the night before.

August 30, 2020
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By:
  • Alana Wise
Attorney General William Barr, seen here before the House Oversight Committee, has been making a political case for the president even as he serves in the administration.

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  • Elections

Barr, Absent From RNC, Is Very Much Present As Part Of Trump Reelection Bid

The attorney general didn't appear at the Republican National Convention but he has been speaking out frequently in support of Republicans and against Democrats. Critics say that's not his job.

August 30, 2020
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By:
  • Ryan Lucas
President Trump speaks from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday night, the last day of the Republican National Convention.

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  • Analysis

Adapting To A Pandemic, GOP Confab Sets Tone For Trump Reelection Campaign

Whatever the validity of Trump's claims about the past, current reality for millions of the unemployed is dire. With the virus still far from controlled, the economic climb could get steeper as well.

August 29, 2020
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By:
  • Ron Elving
Members of the District of Columbia Democratic Party attend a drive-in watch party in the parking lot of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium to watch Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden accept the Democratic nomination for president on the final night of the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2020.

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  • Television

Democrats Beat Republicans In Convention Television Ratings

Last week's virtual Democratic National Convention drew more TV viewers than this week's Republican National Convention, according to Neilson ratings released Friday.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Eric Deggans
GPB News NPR

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  • Elections

Republican Voters Reflect On The Republican National Convention

NPR's Audie Cornish reaches out to some of the Republicans she spoke with before and during the primary season and discusses the Republican National Convention with them.

August 28, 2020
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  • GPB Newsroom
GPB News NPR

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  • Politics

Week In Politics: RNC, 2020 March On Washington And Shootings In Kenosha, Wis.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with David Brooks of The New York Times and Jonathan Capehart of The Washington Post about the Republican convention, Wisconsin shootings and the 2020 March on Washington.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • GPB Newsroom
Neither the FBI, nor the GOP, nor his own son can keep President Trump from railing against mail-in ballots.

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  • Elections

Ignoring FBI And Fellow Republicans, Trump Continues Assault On Mail-In Voting

The president has backed off his attacks on the Postal Service but continues to question the integrity of mail ballots, without providing any evidence.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Miles Parks
Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz speaks from Orlando, Fla., during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Holtz questioned Democratic candidate Joe Biden's Catholic faith.

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  • Elections

Conventions Bring Sharper Faith Appeals From Both Parties

Some speakers at the Republican National Convention were as quick to question the faith beliefs of the Biden-Harris ticket as they were to defend those of their own candidates.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Tom Gjelten
Georgians can now request an absentee ballot online.

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  • Politics

Here's How To Request A Georgia Absentee Ballot Using The Online Portal

Visit https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/ and apply for your absentee ballot early and easily.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
President Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday night.

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  • Elections

Fact Check: Trump's Address To The Republican Convention, Annotated

President Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday. NPR reporters provided analysis of his remarks live.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • GPB Newsroom
From left, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Tiffany Trump, President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump stand on the South Lawn of the White House on the last night of the Republican National Convention.

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  • Politics

7 Takeaways From The Republican National Convention

It's going to be a nasty post-Labor Day sprint to Election Day, as both parties argue that the soul of America is at stake. For Republicans, it's all about trying to stick the culture war to Biden.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
GPB News NPR

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  • Elections

President Trump Addresses Nation, Accepts Nomination On Final Night Of RNC

President Trump laid out his vision for the next four years and attacked his Democratic rival Joe Biden as he accepted the Republican nomination on the final night of the party's convention.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Ayesha Rascoe
GPB News NPR

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  • Elections

Fact-Checking President Trump's RNC Speech

President Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for President last night. We go over the major talking points of his speech.

August 28, 2020
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  • Ayesha Rascoe
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