Why do we have the Electoral College

My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?

“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

‘I became very frugal’: My husband and I are 40. I have $200,000 in student debt, while he has $600,000 in retirement savings. Are we in trouble?

“Neither of us will have an inheritance and everything we have, we built together.”

Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago

Venezuela Ousts Electoral Board Dissenter Ahead of 2025 Vote

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Obama's comments reveal what the Democratic Party thinks about the Black electorate

Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have criticized Black men for not being excited about the Democratic Party, citing a perceived lack of support for women in politics.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Trump’s Gains in New York City Offer Clues to a Shifting Electoral Map

A new poll adds to evidence of post-pandemic divergences and a smaller Trump edge in the Electoral College.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

DUP apology call for 'misleading electorate' over Sinn Féin talks

Lord Empey calls for an apology after revelations that members of the DUP were secretly meeting Sinn Féin.

Final recount confirms Georgia ruling party victory, says electoral commission

EU and US demand investigation as opposition and pro-European president cry foul . Officials in Georgia said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party had won its disputed election , while a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

WATCH: How Harris or Trump could win 270 electoral votes

ABC News’ political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling data and how former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris could win the election.

What are the swing state paths to 270 electoral votes for Harris, Trump

As the recent presidential polls show a tight race, the data indicates a few paths to victory for each candidate.

Swing state officials prepare for potential disruptions around December electors meetings

Swing state officials are weighing added security and venue changes for the Dec. 17 Electoral College meetings in the event the election results are being contested.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Election stays close in final weekend with a dispirited electorate: Poll

A dispirited electorate marks the end of the 2024 presidential campaign, and a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

High stakes in Pennsylvania as candidates vie for vital electoral votes

As the largest battleground prize, Pennsylvania's outcome could shape the path to the White House. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest from Philadelphia.

Evening Report — Battle for 270 electoral votes on knife's edge

Plus: Security concerns grow ahead of Election Day {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photos Surprising polls, unusual voting patterns inject uncertainty ahead of Election Day Public polling shows an ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

As Election Day arrives, 3 factors driving our divided electorate: ANALYSIS

For the third cycle straight, this election will come down to a choice between two fundamentally different visions of America and two fundamentally different leaders.

Race heats up in Michigan as candidates battle for state's 15 electoral votes

With close to 50 visits, both candidates see Michigan as crucial to their path to victory. Michigan has 15 electoral votes. Jericka Duncan reports from Detroit on the final moments of this ...

How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris could reach 270 electoral votes

A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to become the next president. Ed O'Keefe looks at the scenarios that offer Donald Trump and Kamala Harris their best paths to victory as Election Day unfolds.

Trump wins 4 out of 5 of Nebraska's electoral votes

Former President Trump is projected to win four out of five of Nebraska's electoral votes, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Nebraska is one of two states that does not use a ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

What to do and what not to do when you're voting

Voters in the 2024 Election could be confronted with confusing information or misinformation about the voting process. Melissa Mahtani, executive producer of CBS News Confirmed, has a look at ...

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Real life isn’t a shark tank. Business shouldn’t have to be, either.

Business - Inc. - October 25

The dos and don’ts of the email introduction

Sending a clunker to save yourself time does no one any favours

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

What we learned: We answered the big questions

Can the 49ers make a run? Can Jameis Winston save the Browns? Reporters react to all the action.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Moldovans narrowly chose 'yes' in a referendum to secure the country’s EU path, electoral authorities say

World - ABC News - October 21

Venezuelan opposition leader urges Colombia's president to recognize her faction's electoral victory

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is urging Colombia’s president to be decisive and recognize her faction’s victory during her country’s contested July presidential election

World - ABC News - October 22

Far-right congressman says N.C. legislature should consider handing Trump electors on Election Day

Freedom Caucus chairman and Republican Rep. Andy Harris suggested that North Carolina's legislature should consider awarding its electoral votes to Trump before votes are done being counted.

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