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A lot of state poll results show ties. So are they tied because of voters — or pollsters?
Even in a close election, random chance means polls should be showing a broader range of results. That raises the question of whether we’re in for another polling surprise.
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Officers who fought off the Jan. 6 mob praise Harris for reclaiming site of Trump's speech
As Kamala Harris spoke at the Ellipse near the White House Tuesday night, the same spot where Donald Trump urged his supporters to “fight like hell” on Jan. 6, 2021, some of the very officers who fought off the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol that day were watching.
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Machete-wielding teen arrested after group accused of intimidating Democratic supporters at Florida polling station, police say
Caleb James Williams was arrested after allegedly brandishing his weapon at two women, ages 71 and 54, police said.
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Supreme Court's conservative justices allow Virginia to resume purge of voters from rolls
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority, over the dissents of the three liberal justices, granted an emergency appeal from Virginia’s Republican administration led by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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Biden sets off a firestorm with his response to Trump rally comedian's Puerto Rico comments
The president appeared to refer to Trump supporters as “garbage,” although he and the White House quickly said he had misspoken and was referring to the comedian’s remarks.
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Harris says fear and division stirred by Trump is ‘not who we are'
Kamala Harris is promising to “put country above party and above self” in the closing argument of her presidential campaign.
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Meet the 20-year-old Democrat running a multimillion-dollar PAC targeting Gen Z
After getting into politics as a middle schooler, David Austin has raised $18 million on the theory that it takes a young person to reach young people.
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How Democrats can win control of the House even if Trump is elected president
It’s rare for a president to enter office with the House controlled by the opposing party, but operatives in both parties say it’s a real possibility this cycle.
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Steve Kornacki: The polls were off in 2020. Will they be again in 2024?
Public polls underestimated Trump’s support four years ago. In a tight race, even a small error in either direction could make a big difference.
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How to avoid misreading the early voting numbers
Splits among voters from different parties or of different ages can change rapidly over the course of an early voting period.
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Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Obamacare and promises ‘massive reform' if Trump wins
House Speaker Mike Johnson took a dig at Obamacare during an event in Pennsylvania on Monday, telling a crowd there will be “massive” health care changes in America if Donald Trump wins the election.
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Supreme Court rejects push to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballot in two swing states
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an emergency appeal to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the presidential ballot in two battleground states.
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Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target
Two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were damaged in a suspected arson attack just over a week before Election Day, destroying hundreds of ballots at one location in Vancouver, Washington.
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Fact Focus: A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election
A steady stream of false and misleading information is circulating online around the 2024 election.
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Why it would be difficult for Trump to reverse the 2024 election results
Donald Trump has ramped up his baseless accusations that Democrats are plotting to “cheat” or “steal” the election, raising fears that he’s setting the stage for an attempt to overturn the result if Kamala Harris wins.
