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Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

In court, Giuliani argues to try to block Biden win in Pennsylvania

by MARK SCOLFORO and MARC LEVY Associated Press November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

The former New York City mayor asserted without evidence that there was a wide-ranging scheme to steal the election from President Trump in big cities in Pennsylvania and 10 other places.

Maine, News, Politics

A crowded field emerges in race to replace Maine’s secretary of state

by Scott Thistle November 16, 2020November 17, 2020

Six Democrats who hope to replace outgoing Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will participate in a public forum Tuesday night.

Nation / World, News, Politics

‘More people may die if we don’t coordinate’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition

by STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press November 16, 2020November 16, 2020

Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins joins in the call for Trump to work with the transition team, saying it’s ‘absolutely crucial that the apparent president-elect and his team have full access to the planning that has gone on’ for vaccine distribution.

Election 2020

‘I concede NOTHING!’ Trump says shortly after appearing to acknowledge Biden won the election

by Felicia Sonmez and Paulina Firozi The Washington Post November 15, 2020November 16, 2020

The president has refused to concede, and his administration is working actively to hinder the transition process.

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Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Nearly 2 dozen arrested in Trump protests in Washington

by Associated Press November 15, 2020November 16, 2020

Nighttime clashes with counterdemonstrators led to fistfights and more than 20 arrests after Saturday’s Million MAGA March.

Nation / World, Politics

How centuries-old regional differences explain the 2020 presidential election

by Colin Woodard November 15, 2020November 15, 2020

The United States is made up of 11 distinct regions, and their boundaries showed up again at the polls this month.

Election 2020, Politics

In Georgia, a painstaking hand recount begins

by Michelle Ye Hee Lee and Reis Thebault The Washington Post November 14, 2020

Hundreds, if not thousands, of workers in the state’s 159 counties are retallying each of the nearly 5 million votes cast and checking for any potential irregularities.