Election 2020

Biden Is Piling Up a Popular-Vote Mandate for Ending Trumpism

Biden Is Piling Up a Popular-Vote Mandate for Ending Trumpism Biden Is Piling Up a Popular-Vote Mandate for Ending Trumpism

Even if an obsessive focus on the antidemocratic Electoral College obscures the public’s rejection of Trump, the popular vote has in fact rebuked the president.

Nov 4, 2020 / John Nichols

‘It’s Just a Slaughter’: Montana Goes From Purple to Deep Red

‘It’s Just a Slaughter’: Montana Goes From Purple to Deep Red ‘It’s Just a Slaughter’: Montana Goes From Purple to Deep Red

The GOP claimed victory on every statewide down-ballot race.

Nov 4, 2020 / Gwen Florio

Whatever Happens, It Should Not Be This Close

Whatever Happens, It Should Not Be This Close Whatever Happens, It Should Not Be This Close

Biden is still likely to win, but polling was way off. Why? Are Americans that terrible?

Nov 4, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Election Day 2: Live Updates About the 2020 Ballot Count

Election Day 2: Live Updates About the 2020 Ballot Count Election Day 2: Live Updates About the 2020 Ballot Count

Without a clear decision on Election Night, Election 2020 just got even messier. Join Jeet Heer for Day 2’s twists and turns.

Nov 4, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Biden: ‘It Ain’t Over Till Every Vote Is Counted, Every Ballot Is Counted’

Biden: ‘It Ain’t Over Till Every Vote Is Counted, Every Ballot Is Counted’ Biden: ‘It Ain’t Over Till Every Vote Is Counted, Every Ballot Is Counted’

On election night, as the long count continued, Trump made outrageous claims. Biden countered them with the facts, and a measure of optimism.

Nov 4, 2020 / John Nichols

By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close

By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close

As in 2016, a tepid centrist campaign by the Democratic nominee has lead to a softening of votes among minorities.

Nov 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer

A Bumpy Night in Berks County, Pennsylvania

A Bumpy Night in Berks County, Pennsylvania A Bumpy Night in Berks County, Pennsylvania

At the epicenter of this battleground state, progressive activists strain to carry Biden over the line.

Nov 3, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan

No Matter Who Wins, It’s Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College

No Matter Who Wins, It’s Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College No Matter Who Wins, It’s Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College

We should be moving toward a national popular vote to choose our presidents.

Nov 3, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

A DIY Cartoon for Your Post-Election Spiral A DIY Cartoon for Your Post-Election Spiral

Now, it’s just a waiting game. 

Nov 3, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

America Votes: Live Updates—and Some Rants

America Votes: Live Updates—and Some Rants America Votes: Live Updates—and Some Rants

From the state of play in Texas to the latest scam lawsuits by the GOP, Elie Mystal explains what’s happening and where—and whether we should be freaking out or can breathe a bit e...

Nov 3, 2020 / Elie Mystal

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