Election 2020

Election 2020

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2020.

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The 8 key places that will explain the 2020 election
Many of America's communities are changing, and so is how voters think about what matters most to them and whom they want their leaders to be.
Clyburn endorses Biden ahead of South Carolina primary
Clyburn is a top House Democrat and one of the most influential African Americans in South Carolina politics. Biden said Clyburn had voice of "moral clarity."
Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken
Everyone ganged up on Bernie Sanders during the latest Democratic presidential debate. But Mike Bloomberg didn't get away unscathed. Elizabeth Warren struggled to differentiate herself from Sanders. And moderate Democrats still can't seem to agree on a strategy to slow the front-runner's momentum.
Democrats debate ahead of South Carolina primary
Bernie Sanders is under pressure from many rivals for the cost of his agenda, his past record on guns, whether his nomination would cost the Democratic Party seats in Congress, as well as other issues.
Trump says Sotomayor, Ginsburg should recuse themselves from cases involving him
The president's remarks came in apparent reference to a dissent by Justice Sotomayor who wrote that the government had claimed "one emergency after another" to seek an "unprecedented number of" stays.
5 things to watch for in Tuesday's South Carolina Democratic debate
A lot is on the line in the 2020 primary debate. It might be the last chance for moderates to slow Bernie Sanders' momentum. And who comes out better — Joe Biden or Michael Bloomberg? Here's a guide.
Seeing isn’t always believing: How to spot fake, edited images online
For the most part, high-quality image manipulation will be impossible to detect, especially when using the naked eye. However, there are some best practices to follow when you’re suspecting an image might not be legitimate.
How to tell if a political poll is credible
Polls have long been a standard-issue tool of election year prognostication. But can you trust them? Here are some tips on becoming a savvy poll-reader.
How to vet a news source
With more news outlets than ever online, it’s crucial to evaluate the source of information before taking it into consideration. Here are five questions to test a news site’s credibility.