Twenty-five percent of the president’s senior staff are nonwhite, compared to 36 percent of Biden’s.
Election 2020
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Trump postpones New Hampshire rally as uncertainty surrounds campaign
The president cites a tropical storm in the forecast for the postponement of Saturday’s event in Portsmouth, but campaign officials had privately acknowledged fears about how many people would attend.
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Joe Biden proposes $700 billion ‘Buy American’ campaign
Biden is proposing sweeping new uses of the federal government’s regulatory and spending power to bolster U.S. manufacturing and technology firms.
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Republicans may move convention outdoors as Florida virus cases keep rising
Trump decided to move the convention to Florida after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, D, would not agree to a packed arena without distancing and masks.
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Gideon, Republicans trade advertising jabs over allegations against ex-lawmaker
In an unusual response, the U.S. Senate campaign of Sara Gideon denounces claims that she did little as Maine House speaker when a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual misconduct.
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Letter: Expanded funding for voting by mail needed
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on our families, our economy and our elections. But Congress has the power to intervene right now. In response to safety concerns and pressure from constituents like me, Congress has already passed limited funds to expand absentee voting, online registration and in-person early voting, but it’s simply not enough. Without $4 […]
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Social media platforms gird for 78 days of disinformation chaos after Election Day
Because of a surge in mail-in ballots, results are likely to be delayed.
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Our View: It’s not too late to vote absentee in Maine primary
As election officials work to make the polling places safer, voters can do their part and cast their ballots absentee.
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Gideon maintains 4-point lead over Collins in new poll on Senate race
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, a Democrat from Freeport, is widely considered the front-runner seeking the party’s nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
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Duckworth emerges as contender for Biden running mate
The war hero and Democratic senator from Illinois is being looked at seriously by the former vice president’s campaign.