Ron Elving
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Politics
Club Of 1-Term Presidents Awaits Its Reluctant New Member: Trump
Trump joins a subset of former presidents who were denied a second term by the voters. For any public figure, that sort of hired-and-fired rejection might be purgatory. For Trump, it might be worse.
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Trumpism Suffers Untold Damage In Its Collision With The U.S. Capitol
The president spent weeks attacking the election results, but not until the insurrection at the Capitol — a symbol of liberty and self-determination — did calls for an early transfer of power begin.
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Politics
What To Expect From Congress' Electoral College Count
Congress will meet to tally the votes of the Electoral College. The ceremony has recently taken as little as 23 minutes to complete. But on Wednesday it could take hours.
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Wait, Wait, Don't Inaugurate: Why The U.S. Takes So Long To Change Presidents
How is it that the Brits can have a newly elected prime minister meeting with the queen to form a new government within a day or two, but Americans need 10 or 11 weeks to install a new crew?
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Hold The Champagne: What Happens When Neither Party Gets To Celebrate The Election?
President Trump's loss to Joe Biden has made it tough for Republicans to celebrate important wins down ballot, while Democrats have been stung by the failure to meet expectations of a blue tsunami.
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Former President Obama Tells His Story His Way — And Makes His Case For History
Obama's ascent thrilled millions, but also stirred a counter-movement that is still on the march. His new memoir A Promised Land covers his rise through the second year of his presidency.
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Politics
The Tradition Of A Candidate Concession Is Far More Than Mere Courtesy
The concession has become an unofficial touch point in the process of American elections, especially when one party gives up the presidency, signaling a commitment to the peaceful transfer of power.
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There Will Be Superlatives: Trump Is About To Make History, No Matter What Happens
In a week "unlike any other" featuring "the most important election of our lives," let us remember there will be events that are legitimately extraordinary. Actual records will in fact be broken.
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Politics
Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis Recalls History Of Secrecy On Presidential Health
Few occasions of historical importance have been so shrouded in mystery — and even outright deception — as the health emergencies of world leaders. Here are some of the more egregious examples.
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President Trump Confirmed As 'Patient' At Walter Reed Hospital
President Trump has been hospitalized after testing positive for the coronavirus. Doctors gave an update on his condition Saturday.