Now that the electoral college has chosen former Vice President Joe Biden as winner of the presidential election, the next step is for Congress to certify the results. Most of the time, Continue Reading
Every four years, the United States goes through another presidential election. For such a regular process, there is a lot of confusion about how it works. Most of the time, it probably Continue Reading
People have been arguing about whether the United States should abolish the Electoral College for years. Despite being a staple of America’s government since the nation was founded, some wish to do Continue Reading
The Electoral College is one of America’s top political discussion topics, as well as how we pick our president every four years. Yet, it still isn’t very well understood by many. What Continue Reading
The Electoral College voted on Monday, December 14, to declare former Vice President Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential election. Amid a heated debate over the results of the race, Continue Reading
In the wake of the contested 2020 election, many questions have been asked about the official rules for announcing the winner of presidential elections and the goals of ongoing lawsuits regarding vote Continue Reading
The chaos and irregularities of the 2020 election prove that there is something seriously wrong with the American election process. If Americans are to trust the outcome of an election ever again, Continue Reading
Despite our identity as a democratic constitutional republic, the United States has had many election disputes that have caused unease throughout the country. In many cases, Congress had to step in and Continue Reading
A few days after the November 3 election, many have declared Joe Biden to be the winner, and the next president of the United States. Is this true? In fact, it’s not Continue Reading
Voter turnout is seen as critically important for elections, but what influences people’s decision to go out and vote? The 2020 presidential election saw record-high voter numbers. Turnout for both registration and Continue Reading
Election Day may have been November 3rd, but a few days later, the winner still hasn’t been announced. This year’s race has been very close and marked by chaos in many areas. Continue Reading
November 3, 2020 is Election Day in the United States. For the first time in four years, the American people will choose their next president: Donald Trump (Republican) or Joe Biden (Democrat). Continue Reading
Around election time, states are typically called “blue” or “red.” Many voters may ask how these distinctions are made, especially when it comes to polls about the election. Here is some insight into these Continue Reading
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are competing to become the next president – but what benefits does each candidate have? Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, or independent, it may be hard Continue Reading
Although the trend in presidential debates is that they don’t affect elections’ outcomes by much, there is plenty of evidence that shows how debates have significant impacts in other ways. Debates prove Continue Reading
Every election cycle, it is always the economy, stupid. Come Election Day, the economy plays an important role in voters’ decisions. It is the one issue that transcends party lines as both sides Continue Reading
Voting is a right – and according to many, a duty for Americans to exercise when given the opportunity. In reality, voting should not be taken for granted just for being a Continue Reading
Before an election, the nominees for president usually go head-to-head in a televised debate, where they get to discuss the issues and – hopefully – show how they are a superior candidate Continue Reading
The right to vote is considered one of our fundamental rights as citizens of a representative democracy or constitutional republic; however we prefer to call it. Although the country shares a universal Continue Reading
Every four years, America holds a new presidential election. Political ads, video clips, and voter registration efforts dominate the news. Although the presidential election is one of our country’s most significant votes, Continue Reading
A recent survey reveals some alarming attitudes among Americans regarding the 2020 election: The majority of Americans believe the election will not be fair. A recent Yahoo News/YouGov survey showed that a Continue Reading
Many voters look forward to the presidential debates every four years. But the origin of these debates is informal considering the big impact they have today on presidential campaigns. The first official Continue Reading
Polls have long been considered the mathematical equivalent of “make it or break it” in the political world. Recently, polls have come under increasing criticism for their unreliability, bias, and inability to Continue Reading
