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Election
Campaign homestretch upended by Trump's positive test
With just a little over a month until Election Day, the news of President Trump testing positive for the coronavirus comes at a critical time. 60 Minutes correspondent and CBS News senior political analyst John Dickerson has more.
Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis leaves some lawmakers exposed
The president’s positive coronavirus test has prompted a wave of worry on Capitol Hill and led at least 15 lawmakers to get tested themselves. Nancy Cordes has details.
October Surprises: Revelations and roadblocks to victory
Unexpected events occurring late in presidential campaigns have the potential to change the course of an election – and in 2020, they've gotten an early start. Correspondent Chip Reid looks back at major events and revelations that could have altered the course of history (and usually didn't), and what recent news — a SCOTUS vacancy, Trump's taxes, a chaotic debate performance, and coronavirus — might mean for the November vote.
COVID and the campaign
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe offers a diagnosis on how the president's contracting the novel coronavirus may affect the remaining days in the election.
Poll workers wanted for Election Day
State and local officials are still looking for enough people to man the polls on Election Day. Even celebrities and sports stars have joined the recruitment efforts. Major Garrett has been looking at some of the hurdles presented by voting in the midst of a pandemic.
Officials recruit new generation of poll workers amid pandemic
Election officials across the country, like Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, are racing to recruit enough people to staff voting precincts amid the pandemic.
Michigan attorney general on absentee ballots
A judge granted Michigan's Republican-controlled legislature the right to appeal a court decision that allows the state to count absentee ballots for 14 days after the election. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano about the decision.
Trump raises concern over his request to supporters
President Trump's debate night call for supporters to be poll watchers is seen by Democrats as an attempt to intimidate voters — and is raising fears of Election Day violence. Major Garrett has more in CBS News' series "America Decides 2020: Counting Your Vote."
Breaking down the first presidential debate
CBS News political analyst and former Trump White House chief of staff Reince Priebus and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the first debate could impact the presidential race with just 34 days until Election Day.
Cyberattacks take on new urgency in Texas
ProPublica reports a malware attack has targeted a email system in a central Texas county as cybersecurity experts warn about vulnerabilities in voting systems at the state and local level. ProPublica senior reporter Jack Gillum joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" with more.
Suburban Philly women on election, pandemic
Less than 40 days out from Election Day, Anthony Mason checks in with six women from the all-important Philadelphia suburbs to hear what matters to them the most, how they feel about the pandemic response, President Trump, election integrity, and who they plan on voting for in 2020.
9/24/20: Red and Blue
The countdown to Election day, 2020; How the news media covers Trump's Presidency
Sanders: Trump threatens to undermine democracy
In a speech Thursday, Senator Bernie Sanders warned that President Donald Trump "is prepared to undermine American democracy in order to stay in power." His comments came a day after the president refused to promise a peaceful transfer of power if he loses. Sanders said the 2020 election is a race "between Donald Trump and democracy, and democracy must win." Watch a portion of his remarks.
State laws restrict former inmates from voting
Activists are pushing for legislative changes that will make it easier for former inmates to vote. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns reports in our series "America's Right to Vote."
Rising tensions between Trump and CDC chief
There are rising tensions between President Trump and his CDC chief, Robert Redfield. Paula Reid reports.
CBS poll: Arizona in play for Biden
In the latest CBS News poll, former Vice President Joe Biden has a 3-point advantage over President Donald Trump in Arizona. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke to voters in the state about how they're feeling about the issues and the candidates ahead of November's election.
50 days until Election Day
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of the presidential campaigns with 50 days until Election Day.
Black North Carolina small business owners find financial stability amid COVID
Geek in Heels owner Shalisha Morgan reopened her electronic repair kiosk in the Hanes mall in Winston-Salem in August after having to shut down earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
GOP and Dems diverge on how to turn out voters amid COVID-19
Sixty days to go and Republicans are resuming in-person campaigning as Democrats lean in on virtual efforts.
Trump contradicts health officials with hints at vaccine by election
President Trump predicted a coronavirus vaccine could arrive just in time for Election Day, even though those working on the government's vaccine efforts have said that's unlikely. Ben Tracy reports.
Election Day dictionary: All the terms you need to know
What is the difference between voting absentee and by mail? What does it mean if my ballot is rejected? Here are your answers.
Facebook rolls out new policy before election
Only on “CBS This Morning,” Gayle King spoke with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about new plans to stop misinformation ahead of Election Day. The tech CEO says Facebook is focused on connecting its users with accurate details for November through a voter information center. He also said the tech giant will prohibit new political ads in the week before the election, and the company is preparing for potential disputes over election results.
Old Navy will pay employees to work at election polls in November
Old Navy will also offer employees paid hours off to vote.
Battleground states want to be able to process mail ballots early
November's election results from Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin could be delayed if they don't get a head start on processing ballots.
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