2020 presidential election

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has detailed plans to combat the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus Is A Key Campaign Issue: What's Joe Biden's Plan?

5:59pm October 28, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

With cases surging, the coronavirus pandemic is heating up as an election issue. Voters have seen President Trump's approach to the crisis play out in real-time, but how would Biden handle things?

Supporters of President Trump wave during a Latinos for Trump roundtable last month at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix.

Many Latino Men Are Supporting President Trump This Election

1:05pm October 28, 2020

by Leila Fadel

The Latino vote will be key across the country, especially in tight races in places such as Arizona and Florida. About one quarter of Latinos, mostly men, steadily support the president, polls show.

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Campaign signs are in abundance last week for early voting at Westchester Regional Library in Miami.

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Biden And Trump Campaigns Stress Closing Themes In New TV Ads

5:05pm October 27, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

Joe Biden's campaign is casting the election as a decisive moment in the country's future, while President Trump's campaign is attacking Biden on issues including crime and energy.

Read our guide on what to watch for in the final days of the campaign to dodge misinformation.

Voters' Guide To Election Security In The 2020 Presidential Campaign

8:38am October 27, 2020

by Philip Ewing

Voters and national security officials are focused as never before on assuring the security of the election. Here's what you need to know in the final days of voting.

In recent days, President Trump has held a flurry of rallies. Here he is speaking during one in Londonderry, N.H., on Sunday.

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At Race's End, Trump's Rallies Recall Other Late Lunges In White House History

5:00am October 27, 2020

by Ron Elving

What do you do when Election Day is a week away, you're down in the polls and more than 60 million votes have already been cast? If you're President Trump, you hit the road.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at a drive-in rally at Dallas High School in Dallas, Pa., on Saturday. Pennsylvania is a crucial state, with both Biden and President Trump having visited in recent days.

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5 Things To Watch In The Final Week Of The 2020 Presidential Campaign

9:25am October 26, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The home stretch of a presidential campaign is anxiety-producing. But there are some clues for how the race might be going, from where the candidates travel to early vote totals.

Supporters cheer during a Trump rally in Pensacola, Fla. Rallies and in-person events have been a key part of the campaign strategy, even in the midst of the pandemic.

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Outspent In The Homestretch, Trump Campaign Says Its Ground Game Is Stronger

8:00am October 26, 2020

by Tamara Keith

He is getting outspent on advertising by his Democratic challenger Joe Biden. But the president's campaign says in-person events, rallies and outreach are making up the difference.

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President Trump holds a rally in Londonderry, N.H., on Sunday.

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In Waning Days Of 2020 Campaign, Trump Tries To Recapture 2016 Mojo

3:37pm October 25, 2020

by Franco Ordoñez

The rallies, the crowd and the theatrics at each stop are straight out of Trump's 2016 playbook as the president casts himself as the upstart outsider fighting against the odds.

Marc Short, the chief of staff to Vice President Pence, listens to Pence speak during a White House event in September. Short is the latest White House aide to test positive for the coronavirus.

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2 Pence Aides Test Positive For The Coronavirus. Pence Will Continue To Campaign

2:21pm October 25, 2020

The White House again faces the coronavirus in its ranks. But Vice President Pence, who has tested negative, plans to continue his breakneck campaign travel schedule.

President Trump, left, and former Vice President Joe Biden met for the last presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. For the most part, it was a civil night.

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Trump And Biden Had A Real Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways

10:39am October 23, 2020

by Deirdre Walsh

The final debate showed candidates far apart on issues like health care, climate change and criminal justice. Trump tried to focus on alleged corruption, but the pandemic remains 2020's central issue.