Trump Just Spoke. He Was Dishonest, Desperate, and Dangerous.
Evan Vucci/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.To call the speech President Trump gave at the White House Thursday evening a “news conference” wouldn’t be right. For 17 minutes, he repeated dangerous lies about the legitimacy of the election results—claims so outrageous that…
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…
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…
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…
Meet the Trumpers Who Went to Detroit to “Stop the Count”
Marc Murawski, outside of the TCF Center in downtown Detroit. AJ Vicens For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Marc Murawski, curly hair falling to his shoulders out of his floppy Make America Great Again hat, stood outside the TCF Center in downtown Detroit on…
“Even If Biden Wins, He’ll Be the President of Trump’s America.” New Yorkers Indulge In On-Brand Anxiety.
mpi43/MediaPunch /IPX/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.New York City was so New York City tonight, indulging in a collective sense of dread and on-brand anxiety, while the world watched and waited for final election results. But it wasn’t skipping a beat, either:…