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Days Before Debate, Trump Attacks Moderator After Being Advised to Be Nicer
Trump's complaints about debate moderator Kristen Welker comes days after his campaign adviser gave her glowing praise.
Trump Schedules Town Hall Event at Exact Same Time as Biden’s on Thursday
The separate town halls came about after Trump announced last week he would not take part in a virtual debate.
Mitch McConnell Laughs When Confronted on COVID Inaction
It's not the first time McConnell has laughed off questions about his failure to confront the coronavirus pandemic.
Pence Faked Care for George Floyd, But We Know the Truth of His Administration
Pence briefly “performed” empathy toward Black people while exuding racism and sexism from every pore.
Trump Denounced for Calling on Supporters to Engage in Voter Intimidation
At the first presidential debate, Trump encouraged his supporters to “go into the polls and watch very carefully.”
Topics for the First Debate Announced — Here’s How Trump, Biden Poll on Them
While polls show a clear preference for one candidate, Americans aren't confident on who they think will end up winning.
Naomi Klein and Alicia Garza Discuss Calls to Shut Down Primaries and Debates
Klein and Garza critique the Democratic Party strategists who say it's time to end the primaries by ending the debates.
Sanders Gains Support in South Carolina as Steyer Siphons Votes From Biden
A new poll shows Sen. Bernie Sanders has overtaken former Vice President Joe Biden in support among African Americans.
The 2020 Election Is a Referendum on Wealth Inequality
Two Democratic candidates are billionaires, but a growing number of people are rising up against plutocracy.
Last Night’s Debate Was Like Being Trapped Inside a Headache
An old-fashioned TV test signal would have been more informative, and far less grating.