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Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Fact Check: Trump fabricates election corruption

by CALVIN WOODWARD and MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press November 6, 2020November 7, 2020

The president has unleashed a torrent of accusations about the integrity of the election.

Election 2020, Elections, Nation / World, News, Politics

‘We’re going to win this race’: Biden calls for unity as he looks ahead to the presidency

by JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press November 6, 2020November 7, 2020

A confident Joe Biden addressed the nation Friday night, as the latest numbers showed him with growing leads in the key states of Pennsylvania, Nevada and Georgia.

Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump’s wild claims of voter fraud test limits of Republican loyalty

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press November 6, 2020November 7, 2020

The most aggressive Republican criticism was limited to the small and familiar group of frequent Trump critics, while a handful of more regular defenders failed to rush to his side.

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Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Biden overtakes Trump in Georgia vote count

by Associated Press November 6, 2020November 7, 2020

The contest is still too early for the Associated Press to call, but Biden’s vote margins grew as counties processed mail ballots cast in his favor.

Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump steps to podium, lets loose on integrity of election

by JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press November 5, 2020November 7, 2020

For 40 hours, President Donald Trump fumed in private and tweeted his grievances in all caps

Election 2020, Elections, Nation / World, Politics

Republicans break with Trump over his claims of victory and his push to halt count

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press November 5, 2020November 7, 2020

The comments by the Republican lawmakers and other party leaders are rare, public rebukes as Trump attempts to falsely declare victory in the presidential race.

Election 2020, Elections, Nation / World, Politics

Election officials in last key states grow worried by threats and protesters

by NOMAAN MERCHANT and TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press November 5, 2020November 7, 2020

While the pro-Trump protests have not been violent or very large, local officials were distressed and concerned by the relentless accusations and they fear for their staffers’ safety.