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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](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/gianforte-trump-rally-img.jpg)
‘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](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/michigan-vote-counting-ap-img.jpg)
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](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/vote-mail-elections-envelopes-gt-img.jpg)
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’](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/biden-american-flag-silhouette-gty-img.jpg)
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](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/latinos-for-trump-nc-gt-img.jpg)
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](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/reading-pa-2020-getty.jpg)
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](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/abolish-electroal-college.jpg)
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
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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](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/voting-flag-gt-img.jpg)
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