Weekend Dispirited Electorate

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.

Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure

National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded. Children’s reading enjoyment has ...

World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago

The Electoral College keeps tyranny at bay

Democrats, including vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, are questioning the Electoral College, arguing that it is undemocratic and prefer a pure democracy that elects the president by a national ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

How does the Electoral College work?

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.

Pentagon Seeks Silicon Valley Elite to Join Reserves

A new Defense Department initiative would recruit top technical minds as part-time military officers.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Has the Electoral College ever favored Democrats?

Did you know there have been five U.S. Presidential Elections in which the winner lost the popular vote?

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome

Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

10/13: CBS Weekend News

Harris, Trump try to shore up support with key voting blocs; Massive and historic autograph book up for sale

Usher, Lizzo to campaign with Harris this weekend

Kamala Harris's campaign is saying "Yeah!" to a double dose of star power, with Usher and Lizzo appearing in back-to-back swing state events in support of the vice president's White House bid. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

10/18: CBS News Weekender

Lana Zak reports on the newly unsealed documents in former President Donald Trump's federal election interference case, previews the CBS News exclusive interview with Paul Whelan, and speaks with ...

10/19: CBS Weekend News

Harris campaigns with Lizzo in Detroit and Usher in Atlanta; A Chicago league has spent decades inspiring Black women to take up golf

10/20: CBS Weekend News

Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania while Harris holds events in Georgia; Ukraine ballet touring U.S. to raise money for children in wartorn country

World - CBS News - October 21

10/26: CBS Weekend News

Harris calls attention to abortion rights in Michigan, Texas; California woman takes little free libraries to another level

10/27: CBS Weekend News

Harris campaigns in Philadelphia as Trump rallies in New York City; Students and parents swap the bus for biking to school together

11/1: CBS News Weekender

Lana Zak reports on the latest about the race for president four days from the election, gives a breakdown on the October jobs report and what that numbers say about the state of our economy, and ...

11/2: CBS Weekend News

Trump, Harris make play for North Carolina, polls show tight race in the Tar Heel State; Expert tips on lowering election-related stress

11/3: CBS Weekend News

Harris campaigns across Michigan; End of an era for iconic moving walkways at San Francisco airport

World - CBS News - 22 hours ago

This World Series isn't living up to the hype. It's entirely the Yankees' fault

The struggles of Aaron Judge and Co. continued in a sorry excuse for a Fall Classic performance. Turns out only one team has bothered to show up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Venezuela Ousts Electoral Board Dissenter Ahead of 2025 Vote

World - Yahoo News - October 17

How can the candidate with most votes lose? The US electoral college explained

Every four years, electoral college members meet in all 50 states and cast their votes – here’s what to know. Even though the United States touts its status as one of the world’s leading ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

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

What would happen if Harris and Trump tie in the Electoral College?

The race would go to Congress, where Republicans would likely have an advantage.

Could Trump Win the Popular Vote but Lose the Electoral College?

It’s not likely, but it’s not something that can be dismissed either, recent polling suggests.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

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 - 4 days ago

How the House would pick the president in the event of an Electoral College tie

Explainer: If no one gets 270 electoral votes, the House of Representative decides who wins the presidency, with each state delegation getting one vote.

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 - 2 days ago

5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House

From the ground game to Nikki Haley voters, there are several variables that could pave former President Donald Trump's return to the White House next week.

Slight popular vote win for Harris could equal Electoral College victory

A winning margin of just a couple percentage points in the popular vote could translate into an Electoral College victory for Vice President Harris, a significant shift from the last two cycles ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

How Nebraska’s 'blue dot' could prove pivotal in the Electoral College

The 2nd Congressional District could also be key to Democrats' Senate hopes.

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.

The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial

Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

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 - 11 hours ago

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Pressure builds on Ange Postecoglou and Oliver Glasner, while a showdown at Anfield awaits as Chelsea visit. If Ange Postecoglou refuses to change his style, and Tottenham simply cannot change ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

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