As a straightforward historical fact, the Electoral College produces squeakers far more often than does the national popular vote.
2020 Election
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No time to rest
For us to rest now would be as disastrously careless as an athletic team celebrating its stellar performance during the first period of play and then not showing up for the remainder of the game.
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A huge victory – and more work to do
In his speech Saturday night, Joe Biden made it clear that he understands how much he owes to Black folks: ‘The African American community stood up again for me.’
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In 2020 Black people lose again
This is a deeply racist country, and the Make America Great Again theme still resonates for millions of people.
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Biden, Harris unveil 13-member COVID-19 advisory board
The panel included Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center of Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.
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Facing uncertainty, it’s important we remember to exercise compassion
What we risk losing sight of when faced with the data each day, is that those numbers aren’t just statistics, rather they are individual lives.
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‘Wait and see’ is an unsatisfying, but accurate way to present election results
The hotly contested presidential race between incumbent Pres. Donald Trump and challenger former Vice President Joe Biden continues on the day after the election, as many votes remain in key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia.
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Election Day info and reminders
If you’re voting in person today, don’t forget to go to your neighborhood polling place instead of an early voting center.
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The future of education is at stake in the 2020 Election
‘Systemic racism in public education relative to funding and fairness can only be overcome by electing candidates who stand for justice and equity and removing those whose records show they don’t.’
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WATCH: MSR Forefront – 2020 Pre-Election Edition
Watch as Anika Robbins of Black Votes Matter MN chats with host Stephenetta Harmon about what’s on the table and who is on the ballot this election.
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My plan to lift every voice in Black America
Closing the racial wealth gap is one of the most powerful ways we can build real equity in our society.
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Letter to the Editor: Where’s Omar?
I didn’t know that Ihlan Omar, the Democratic member of Congress from the Fifth District in Minneapolis and inner-ring suburbs, is running for so many offices this fall.
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It’s up to us to defend the Black vote
Just weeks before Election Day, with millions of people voting already, the Black vote is being attacked from every angle.
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Economy, race relations seen as growing concerns ahead of election
Nine in 10 respondents identified the economy as extremely or very important to their vote.
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New poll shows Black women are fired up for change and ready to cast their vote
With November 3 less than a month away, Black women voters hold a huge stake in this year’s election.
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‘Stand back and stand by’: experts react to chaotic Trump vs Biden presidential debate
Debate highlights issues about the court, race and election integrity.
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Making your vote count
Misinformation about voting is everywhere this year. Despite that, voting has never been easier in Minnesota.
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Early voting begins in Minnesota
Absentee voting begins in Minnesota on Friday, September 18, for the 2020 presidential/general election.
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Democrats need bold agenda
The Democrats need to argue the case for the bold agenda that this country desperately needs, and challenge Trump for his policy failures.
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Not so bad versus bad still leaves you with bad
Every four years America is presented with a false choice, each one essentially a continuation of the status quo by different means, politically and economically related, but optically opposed.