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Will Tim Walz’s selection as Harris’s running mate shift the US election?

Harris’s choice for vice president has energised Democrats. But experts are split over if it will make a difference.

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Republican "fake elector" pleads guilty

Eleven Republicans signed false Electoral College certificates claiming that Trump won Arizona in 2020

Salon

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Qualifies For Vermont Presidential Ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secures spot on Vermont's presidential ballot, now eligible for 158 electoral college votes in 14 states.

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Nate Silver's Election Model Predicts Harris As Modest Underdog

Statistician Nate Silver predicts Kamala Harris as popular vote favorite but Electoral College underdog against Trump.

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Noncitizens are less likely to participate in a census with citizenship question, study says

Adding a citizenship question to the census reduces the participation of people who aren’t U.S. citizens, particularly those from Latin American countries

The Independent UK

Pennsylvania continues tradition as ‘keystone state’ in presidential elections

Pennsylvania’s role as a swing state in presidential elections is a modern continuation of a characteristic noted as early as 1802. At a rally celebrating the election victory of President Thomas Jefferson, Pennsylvania was reportedly referred to as “the keystone of the federal union” – a keystone being the central…

The Conversation

How Britain’s July 4 Elections Differ From the U.S.

A parliamentary system, more disciplined parties and no electoral college have some advantages for democracy, says Cambridge-based U.S. historian Gary Gerstle.

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Loss of Supreme Court legitimacy can lead to political violence

Americans are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July, and their thoughts are most likely on how many hot dogs to buy for the cookout and whether a family member needs to go stake out a good spot to watch the parade and fireworks.

The Conversation

Supreme Court limits obstruction charge used in Jan. 6 cases - Roll Call

The Supreme Court has limited how prosecutors can use an obstruction statute in hundreds of cases tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Roll Call

‘All hands on deck’: Trump vows to help GOP in House races - Roll Call

Donald Trump returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6 insurrection, and Republicans feted him in a pep rally session.

Roll Call

Red state Republicans hack the system

The GOP finds a way to permanently advantage their shrinking constituencies by corrupting election systems

Salon

Americans break election ties in crazy ways − and jeopardize democracy in the process

Commentators and observers are concerned about the possibility of a tie in the November 2024 presidential election. One possibility is that both major-party candidates end up with 269 electoral votes – one short of the 270 required to claim victory. Another scenario is that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who appears…

The Conversation

GOP Pushes For Citizenship Question On Census Questionnaire

Republicans push for citizenship question on census to influence political power, facing opposition and legal concerns.

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Rating change: Nevada a Toss-up in presidential race - Roll Call

A Republican presidential candidate hasn't won Nevada since 2004, but Joe Biden's struggling the way he is in the South.

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Puerto Rico Holds Democratic Primary With Biden As Favorite

Puerto Rico's Democratic primary showcases island's influence on U.S. politics. Biden expected to win.

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Nebraska Republicans Push For Winner-Take-All Electoral College System

Conservative rally in Nebraska pushes for winner-take-all Electoral College system, facing challenges in a finely balanced legislature.

Reason

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Nebraska Lawmakers Face Pressure To Change Electoral College Votes

Former President Trump and allies push for Nebraska to switch to winner-take-all electoral vote system, facing opposition and uncertainty.

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Nebraska Republicans Push For Winner-Take-All Electoral College System

Efforts to change Nebraska's electoral college system face challenges as Trump and allies push for a winner-take-all allocation.

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Nebraska Governor Pushes For Winner-Take-All Electoral College System

Nebraska's governor pushes for 'winner-take-all' Electoral College votes, facing challenges in Nebraska and Maine.

The Guardian - US

Far-right podcaster prompts Nebraska move to change electoral system

Charlie Kirk tweet leads to governor backing bill to end splitting of electoral college votes – potentially handing advantage to Trump

WEKU

Ohio has been a bellwether and a battleground: What is it telling us now?

Ohio was the model bellwether state until 2020. In that year, Ohio gave a solid majority of its vote to then-incumbent President Donald Trump, but he still lost the White House to Joe Biden.

Roll Call

Democrats spurn use of certification process to block a Trump win - Roll Call

Congressional Democrats spurned the idea of using the Electoral College certification process to enforce the 14th Amendment against Trump.

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Biden And Trump In Tight 2024 Rematch Race

President Biden and former President Trump prepare for a potential 2024 rematch, with recent polling data indicating a close race and Electoral College pro...

Reason

Patrick Ruffini: Why Blacks and Hispanics Are Turning to Trump

The Republican pollster argues that the "working class is concentrated in states that are more electorally significant to the outcome of the election."

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