Election 2020

John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap?

John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap? John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap?

Kasich claims the left harmed Democrats. Wrong. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and movements boosted turnout and helped swing key states.

Nov 9, 2020 / John Nichols

A man in a gritty costume dances with protestors.

From Philadelphia With Love and Rage From Philadelphia With Love and Rage

The prevailing feeling was that Trump’s loss was our gain, and with that came raucous joy.

Nov 9, 2020 / Kim Kelly

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris wave to the crowd

The High Cost of Defeating Donald Trump The High Cost of Defeating Donald Trump

Joe Biden built an impressive coalition to defeat a sitting president. Too bad he did so at the expense of his own party.

Nov 9, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The Biden-Harris Victory Brings ‘an Outpouring of Joy, Hope, Renewed Faith’

The Biden-Harris Victory Brings ‘an Outpouring of Joy, Hope, Renewed Faith’ The Biden-Harris Victory Brings ‘an Outpouring of Joy, Hope, Renewed Faith’

In cities nationwide, a spontaneous celebration erupts as Trump is defeated and voters usher in “a new day for America.”

Nov 7, 2020 / John Nichols

Black People Repudiated Trump Like He Was a Piece of Used Gum

Black People Repudiated Trump Like He Was a Piece of Used Gum Black People Repudiated Trump Like He Was a Piece of Used Gum

It’s time for centrist Democrats to stop whining about Black Lives Matters protests and start recognizing that Black voters literally saved the election.

Nov 6, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Georgia Voters Can Put an End to Mitch McConnell’s Grim Reaping

Georgia Voters Can Put an End to Mitch McConnell’s Grim Reaping Georgia Voters Can Put an End to Mitch McConnell’s Grim Reaping

January runoff races could flip the Senate and prevent the majority leader from obstructing another Democratic presidency.

Nov 6, 2020 / John Nichols

Joe Biden: The Decency Is the Point

Joe Biden: The Decency Is the Point Joe Biden: The Decency Is the Point

The former VP apparently won a decisive victory, but the sore loser in the White House is not expected to concede. Guess what: He doesn’t have to.

Nov 6, 2020 / Joan Walsh

A crowd of white people adorned with American flags stand outside the Pennsylvania capitol, one sign says

Trump’s Dangerous Endgame Trump’s Dangerous Endgame

By claiming the election has been stolen from him, Trump is poisoning Joe Biden’s victory.

Nov 6, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Trump Voter Texas

Texas Democrats Thought 2020 Would Be a Banner Year. Instead, It Was a Catastrophe. Texas Democrats Thought 2020 Would Be a Banner Year. Instead, It Was a Catastrophe.

Republicans will now lock in their majority for years to come.

Nov 6, 2020 / Justin Miller and The Texas Observer

Portland Reelected ‘Tear Gas Ted’—but Still Wants Police Reform

Portland Reelected ‘Tear Gas Ted’—but Still Wants Police Reform Portland Reelected ‘Tear Gas Ted’—but Still Wants Police Reform

Portland’s protest movement couldn’t oust Mayor Ted Wheeler, but the city overwhelmingly voted to create a new police oversight board.

Nov 6, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter

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