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Trump’s Anti-Democratic Threats Are the Sign of a Desperate Campaign
The Trump campaign is strategizing ways to bypass the popular vote as the window for a genuine electoral win closes.
Unsettling Signs of Ballot Invalidation Emerge as Mail-In Voting Picks Up
Surprise postage costs and other technical problems are among many issues emerging as voters start returning ballots.
Pence Refused to Say Whether Trump Would Accept Election Outcome
From a progressive perspective, last night presented ample opportunities for both optimism and revulsion.
Senate Race Between Lindsey Graham and Jaime Harrison Shifts to a “Toss-Up”
Cook Political Report analysts call the contest the most “surprising race” of the year.
The Trump Campaign Is Deploying “Army” of Poll Watchers to Intimidate Voters
Far right groups are recruiting hundreds of volunteers to show up physically at polling places.
Trump’s Hospitalization Hasn’t Diminished the Threat of Election Theft
Trump and his backers have made clear their intent to denigrate and then defy the popular will.
Trump Needs Accomplices at Every Level of Government to Pull Off a Coup
Are we doomed to suffer a coup d'état no matter the outcome of the election?
Trump Megadonors and Business Execs Are Bankrolling QAnon-Friendly Candidates
House Freedom Caucus members, gun rights organizations and prominent GOP donors are donating to extremist candidates.
Here Are 6 Ways Trump’s COVID Diagnosis Will Change the Campaign
With 32 days left until the November 3 Election Day deadline, Trump's diagnosis creates new, uncharted possibilities.
Will COVID Knock Out Trump’s Campaign?
After a point, even a man with his devil’s luck is going to draw the wrong card.