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PoliticsMonday 11.02.20

DAY 3: Oh Hey, Ohio

It's the day before the election, so no surprise Heilemann is in Ohio. Trump nabbed the state in '16, but an influential Ohio resident sees a potential flip in the very near future.

2020 Election

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Georgia Dems Log Onto Gen Z Platforms

Thursday 11.05.20

Mo' Money, No Seats?

Wednesday 11.04.20

2020 Election: LGBTQ+ Community Makes History

Wednesday 11.04.20

2020's Top Ballot Initiatives

Wednesday 11.04.20

2020 Election: The State of the Senate

Wednesday 11.04.20

2020 Election: Paths to Victory & Where We’re At

Tuesday 11.03.20

ELECTION DAY: Fear & Loathing Rolls Out

Tuesday 11.03.20

DAY 3: Killer Mike's State of the Union

Tuesday 11.03.20

DAY 3: Someone's "Archaic, Old, and Out of Step"

Tuesday 11.03.20

DAY 3: Since When is Georgia a Battleground?

Monday 11.02.20

DAY 3: Will Biden Rock the Rock 'n’ Roll Capitol?

Monday 11.02.20

DAY 2: Gov. Bullock's Final Pitch

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COVID updates, around the world: The U.S. says all adults “should” get a booster shot. South Africa’s early Omicron research suggests “mild” symptoms. And Greece makes shots mandatory for ages 60+ and will issue monthly fines to those who remain unvaccinated.

Health Officials Revise Booster Guidance Over Omicron Concerns

As the Omicron variant spreads and borders close, the world is left to grapple with more questions than answers. But President Biden wants to make one thing clear: The best protection is vaccination.

Borders Close as New COVID-19 Variant Spreads

The Republican Party has found a prime opportunity to rally its base ahead of the midterms — and it involves playing with people’s literal lives to score political points.

GOP’s Anti-Vax Courtship Continues Ahead of Midterms

Bad day for white supremacy: The “very fine people” behind the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally just got slapped with a hefty liability fine — to the tune of $26 million.

Bad Day For White Supremacists

President Biden said: Let there be oil. In a rare move, the White House is releasing 50 million barrels from the nation’s petroleum reserves to combat high gas prices ahead of the holiday season.

Biden Taps Oil Reserves to Combat High Gas Prices

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. According to federal data and Johns Hopkins University, the number of virus-related deaths recorded in the U.S. in 2021 has surpassed the toll in 2020. Experts say lower-than-expected immunization rates were a major factor. Over in Europe, tensions between the vaccinated and unvaccinated have reached a boiling point as countries across the continent impose new restrictions.

U.S. COVID-19 Deaths in 2021 Surpass 2020

Despite Kevin McCarthy’s best efforts, House Democrats passed the Build Back Better Act. The $1.9 trillion bill provides universal pre-K, child and elder care assistance, extends the child tax credit, tackles prescription drug prices, and makes a historic investment in fighting climate change.

House Passes Build Back Better Despite McCarthy Delay

House Democrats celebrate as the $1.75T Build Back Better Act passes the House 220-213.