Washington (AFP) - A stalwart of American political life for decades, Joe Biden, 77, has experienced many ups and downs during his long career in Washington. But in the end he won the biggest prize of all -- the presidency -- after edging out President Donald Trump.Senate at 30 - Active in local politics in Delaware, Biden scored a major surprise aged just 30 when he ousted a … [Read more...] about Joe Biden — a life’s work in Washington
Trump refuses to concede, says election is ‘far from over’
US President Donald Trump is refusing to concede, even as every major media outlet has called the election for his rival, Democratic candidate Joe Biden, vowing to take more legal action."The simple fact is this election is far from over," Trump said, effectively promising more divisiveness in the country and not allowing the country to move on from the election."Beginning … [Read more...] about Trump refuses to concede, says election is ‘far from over’
Quote of the Day: Joe Biden’s Tweet reacting to being elected President
America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.I will keep the faith that you have placed in me. pic.twitter.com/moA9qhmjn8— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 7, 2020 … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Joe Biden’s Tweet reacting to being elected President
TRUMP FIRED (Cartoon)
BIDEN BEATS TRUMP AND WILL BE 46TH PRESIDENT (UPDATE 1)
Editor's Note: This post will be updated all day with media, Twitter and blog reaction. Refresh TMV to see the latest. UPDATES will be placed under this story's first few paragraphs and dated. Scroll down to see the latest update. CNN has officially projected Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election: Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the … [Read more...] about BIDEN BEATS TRUMP AND WILL BE 46TH PRESIDENT (UPDATE 1)
BREAKING UPDATE: Character Did Matter
BREAKING UPATE: Character Did Matter: Joe Biden elected the 46th President of the United States - Even Fox has to (reluctantly) admit. OriginalPost: As former vice-president, Joe Biden is on the cusp of reaching the “magical” number of 270 electoral votes, one of the toughest, closest, and most important elections our nation has ever experienced may be finally … [Read more...] about BREAKING UPDATE: Character Did Matter
YOU’RE FIRED (Cartoon and Column)
There’s a line in The 40-Year-Old Virgin that has come to my mind. It is, “Dude, get the f--k out of here.” The toadies, the followers, the sycophants, the cult, and the MAGAts are screaming and crying that the guy who asked Russia if they were listening in 2016 and asked Ukraine for help in 2019 is now being cheated. The cult is upset that the bulk of mail-in ballots are … [Read more...] about YOU’RE FIRED (Cartoon and Column)
5 types of misinformation to watch out for while ballots are being counted – and after
Mail-in and absentee ballots, like these being processed by election workers in Pennsylvania, are a subject of misinformation spreading across social media. AP Photo/Matt Slocum Kate Starbird, University of Washington; Jevin West, University of Washington, and Renee DiResta, Stanford University With no clear winner yet in the presidential election, … [Read more...] about 5 types of misinformation to watch out for while ballots are being counted – and after
Trudy Rubin: Autocrats think Trump broke American democracy. Biden could prove them wrong
Amidst all the gloom about our still bitterly divided country — laid bare by the election and President Donald Trump’s ugly reactions — I offer some perspective from an unlikely source.Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader recovering in Berlin from a near fatal poisoning, saw our painful voting process as positive. Keep in mind that he plans to return to a country where … [Read more...] about Trudy Rubin: Autocrats think Trump broke American democracy. Biden could prove them wrong
The Trouble With An Echo Chamber Society
Something that has become disturbingly clear over the last few years is the impact of our increasingly echo chambered society. Back in the 1980's Gloria Steinem was quoted as saying she couldn't understand how Reagan won because she didn't know anyone who voted for him That was a reflection of her living in a heavily Democratic part of Manhattan and being surrounded by … [Read more...] about The Trouble With An Echo Chamber Society
Hollow Trump
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Quote of the day: on a losing Donald Trump
“Trump’s sycophants and enablers find all their dreams that his presidency would be the most consequential and important in American history crashing down around them..We should all remember Trump as he presented himself in this monumental moment: as a babbling, incoherent, conspiracist. Our greatest presidential embarrassment.” --Amanda Carpenter, former Ted Cruz … [Read more...] about Quote of the day: on a losing Donald Trump
Biden on the brink: takes lead in critical Pennsylvania and in Georgia
Former Vice President Joe Biden has now pulled ahead in the big-electoral-votes state of Pennsylvania. If he wins this he will become President-elect. Biden also has pulled head of President Donald Trump in Georgia and Arizona. CNN: With a fresh batch of votes coming in from Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has grown his lead in the critical … [Read more...] about Biden on the brink: takes lead in critical Pennsylvania and in Georgia
Trudy Rubin: How the world views 2020 presidential election: It isn’t pretty
For foreigners who look to the United States as an exemplar of democracy, this election has been as tense as it has been for most Americans.President Donald Trump’s premature declaration of victory and effort to scrap millions of votes shocked the democratic world. Ditto for the clumsy way our election system has performed (even before discussing the Electoral College).This is … [Read more...] about Trudy Rubin: How the world views 2020 presidential election: It isn’t pretty
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Biden on cusp of White House victory, Trump turns to courts
Washington (AFP) - Former vice president Joe Biden, making his third run at the White House, was tantalizingly close to victory on Thursday as President Donald Trump sought to stave off defeat with scattershot legal challenges and his campaign insisted he would be reelected.Biden, 77, needs a total of 270 votes to capture the Electoral College that determines the White House … [Read more...] about Biden on cusp of White House victory, Trump turns to courts
Election Shrinkage (Cartoon)
History tells us that a contested election won’t destroy American democracy
Trump falsely declaring a win in the early hours of Nov. 4, 2020, the day after the US election, as ballot counting continued in Pennsylvania and other battleground states. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Alexander Cohen, Clarkson University With the outcome of the 2020 presidential election still hanging on the uncounted votes in a handful of … [Read more...] about History tells us that a contested election won’t destroy American democracy
You’re Fired (Cartoon)
Gig economy lives on after California passes Uber-led referendum
San Francisco (AFP) - The so-called "gig economy" survived a key test in Tuesday's election as California voters approved a referendum backed by ride-hailing giants such as Uber which preserves the use of contractor-drivers and potentially opens the door to wider adoption of that model.The initiative known as Proposition 22 backed by Uber, Lyft and other on-demand companies … [Read more...] about Gig economy lives on after California passes Uber-led referendum