Democracy prevails in 2022 midterm elections
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the latest election developments.
Democracy
Gerrymandering: Why it's getting worse
It's not quite one-person, one-vote, when politicians can redraw maps of the voting districts they represent, to ensure safe seats for their party. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how partisan gerrymandering can undermine true democracy.
Jailed Egypt activist's sister appeals to Biden: "Don't fail us"
"You can save Alaa, and you can show that there is some hope and potential for common sense, freedom, democracy," Sanaa Seif said, appealing directly to the U.S. leader.
How art amplifies Iran protesters' demands for "woman, life, freedom!"
From paintings in Chicago to graffiti in Tehran and viral songs echoing around the world, Iranian artists are helping a long-silenced nation "to speak up."
Parties face off in midterm election
CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what is at stake for Democrats and Republicans in this election and how it could impact the remainder of President Biden's agenda.
What's at stake in 2022 midterms
As polls open across America, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Nancy Cordes, alongside political analysts Mick Mulvaney and Ashley Etienne, examine what's at stake in the 2022 midterms. They also delve into how the election could impact the 2024 race, and more.
Tony Dokoupil talks to Florida voters
The entire House, one-third of the Senate, and thousands of state and local races are up for grabs Tuesday. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil has the latest from Florida as voting gets underway nationwide.
The state of democracy and midterm elections
CBS News' Margaret Brennan, Robert Costa and Jeff Pegues discuss security threats on Election Day, the importance of both parties accepting the midterm results and voters' concerns about the state of democracy.
How the process of counting ballots works
In a midterm election night where basic democratic ideals were on the ballot, CBS News breaks down some key elements behind the scenes. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett leads a panel discussion with CBS News election law contributor David Berger, CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane to break down the counting of ballots, threats and "election deniers."
Lincoln's example, and our task to protect democracy
Historian Jon Meacham, author of "And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle," talks about how the 16th president faced an election during the Civil War, when the continuation of democracy was still an open question – and how it resonates with the first post-insurrection midterm election.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 6
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the midterm elections are just hours away, and candidates are spending the weekend barnstorming their states with some of the biggest names in politics. Democrats argue democracy is on the line, while Republicans say the party in power is wrecking the economy.
Abraham Lincoln and the preservation of democracy
Historian Jon Meacham on how the 16th president faced an election during the Civil War, when the continuation of democracy was still an open question - and how it resonates with the first post-insurrection midterm election.
Biden on preserving democracy
President Biden wrapped his first speech to Congress by saying autocrats and skeptical nations look at America and think it's too divisive to succeed. "They look at the images of the mob that assaulted this Capitol as proof that the sun is setting on American democracy," the president said, referencing the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. America has to "prove that democracy still works," he said. Watch his remarks and read more here.
Trump hints at possible 2024 run
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held dueling rallies yesterday stumping for candidates. Biden warned voters about the threat to democracy that's at stake while Trump continued to falsely insist he won the 2020 election. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
What's at stake in midterm vote in Arizona
CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the close midterm races in Arizona and joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the legal fights that could come after the vote in this key battleground state.
More than 300 election deniers on the ballot
A CBS News analysis found that out of nearly 590 Republican candidates on the ballot this year, there are 308 who we categorize as election deniers. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Biden calls on voters to save democracy
President Biden is urging Americans to take action to protect the future of democracy. He issued a dire warning during an address at Washington's Union Station on Wednesday night. Biden says voters need to take matters into their own hands to prevent the demise of democracy as we know it. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden says democracy itself is on the ballot
President Biden warned that America's democratic traditions are in peril, less than a week before the midterm elections. He said democracy itself is under threat from election deniers, fueling a rise in political violence and voter intimidation. Thanksgiving will cost consumers about 13.5% more compared to last year thanks to inflation, a market research firm says. And in Game 4 of the World Series, the Houston Astros threw a combined no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 5-0 to tie the series at two games apiece.
Threat of election deniers in midterm races
A CBS News analysis has found that out of nearly 590 Republican candidates on the ballot this year, there are 308 whom we categorize as election deniers. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the threat this could pose to American democracy.
Biden, Obama warn about threats to democracy
President Biden and former President Obama sounded the alarm about threats to American democracy while campaigning for Democratic candidates Wednesday. Meanwhile, races in Midwest states could test just how strong the GOP hold is in the region. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports, and then Eli Yokley, senior reporter for the Morning Consult, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Biden delivers speech about protecting democracy
President Biden delivered a major speech about protecting democracy ahead of Election Day. He spoke from Union Station in Washington, D.C., near Capitol Hill and the scene of the violent attack on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden addresses threats to democracy in speech
President Biden called on all Americans to stand up and protect democracy as election deniers pose threats to the voting process. Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden says "democracy is on the ballot" in midterms speech
The midterms are less than a week away, and a slew of 2020 election deniers are running for office.
Jan. 6 investigator Jamie Raskin: "I'm not gonna see American democracy go down the tubes."
The Maryland Representative witnessed the attack on Congress by insurrectionists on January 6, 2021, but he'd already experienced an even darker day, when his 25-year-old son, Thomas, took his own life.
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