Liberals should take solace from the fact that even if they can’t do everything they want, their opponents won’t be able to either.
Election 2020
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People of color push for diverse Biden Cabinet
Rep. Deb Haaland, a New Mexico Democrat and member of the Pueblo of Laguna, could become the first Native American secretary of the interior.
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Week offers snapshot of how Trump, Biden approach presidency
One largely abandons governing, while the other tries to build a government.
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After recount, Lapointe confirmed as Hallowell’s new mayor with three-vote win
An official recount saw Lapointe win 860-857 after one of AuCoin’s votes was thrown out Friday after an overvote.
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Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones
Both of Maine’s senators say the president is wrong to pressure state officials to override the will of voters.
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Georgia’s top election official certifies Biden’s win
The Republican governor now has until Saturday afternoon to certify the results, and the Trump campaign has 2 business days to request a recount.
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Michigan Republican lawmakers expect no change in votes, a blow to Trump’s efforts
The president had summoned the lawmakers to the White House, and his play for Michigan was among a series of last-ditch tactics in battleground states that his team is using to challenge his defeat.
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The Latest: Who needs Russia? Loudest attacks on U.S. vote come from Trump
The latest on the election and transition.
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Georgia hand tally of votes is complete, affirms Biden lead
The Associated Press declared Biden the winner of Georgia and its 16 Electoral College votes
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Trump, allies take frantic steps to overturn Biden victory
The president’s constant barrage of baseless claims, his work to personally sway local officials who certify votes, and his allies’ refusal to admit he lost is likely to have a lasting negative impact on the country.