Joe Biden Is Now Winning the Popular Vote by 3.9 Million
John Nacion/NurPhoto/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.As battleground states race to tally the final votes and determine which candidate will win the Electoral College, one thing is almost certain: Former Vice President Joe Biden will win the popular vote, which he currently…
A Day of Firsts for LGBTQ Candidates, and the Anniversary of “Georgia on My Mind”
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Eighty-nine years ago today, Louis Armstrong recorded “Georgia on My Mind.” Counting in Georgia continues as I write this, and a listener asks, “What date did Louis record ‘I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed’?” Answer: November 21, two weeks…
The Dem Hid From a Scandal. The Republican Attended Super-Spreader Events. Guess Who Racked up the Votes?
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), a Trump critic-turned-ally, seems likely to hold his Senate seat. Andrew Harnik/AP Photo For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Amid fading Democratic hopes of retaking the Senate, Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) appears likely to eke out a victory over Democratic challenger…
Donald Trump Jr. Just Promoted a Brazen Plan to Steal the Election
Andrew Dolph/ZUMA Wire For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.On Thursday, as new batches of votes in key states brought Joe Biden closer to winning the presidential election, conservative talk radio host Mark Levin issued a call to (legislative) arms: Among the 20.7k (and…
In 20 Years, the Republican Party Has Gone From “Stop the Recount” to “Stop the Count”
AP Photo/Carlos Osorio For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.If you want to understand what has and hasn’t changed about the Republican Party between 2000 and 2020, just consider the aftermath of those two presidential elections. In 2000, you’ll recall—or maybe you don’t, it…
Trump Won’t Succeed in Stopping Votes From Being Counted
Trump supporters rally, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, outside the Maricopa County Recorders Office in Phoenix. Matt York/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.The Trump campaign has filed a series of lawsuits since Election Day to stop the counting of votes or challenge counting…