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US Elections 2020

Presidential and congressional elections were held in the United States on November 3. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, who defeated Republican president Donald Trump. Democrats defended their majority in the House of Representatives and gained five seats in the Senate, where they split control with Republicans.

Donald Trump

Trump’s Desperation and Republicans’ Shame

The president’s attempts to cling to power are doomed to fail. Republicans support them anyway.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 18, 2020November 12, 2021
Joe Biden

Biden Wins American Presidency, Trump Refuses to Concede

Democrats defend their majority in the House, but control of the Senate is still in the balance.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelNovember 15, 2020November 17, 2022
Miami Florida

Race Is a Poor Predictor of How Americans Will Vote

Neither Latino nor white Americans vote as a bloc.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 11, 2020December 2, 2021
Donald Trump

If Trump Is Trying to Steal the Election, It’s Not Working

The president’s allegations aren’t being taken seriously by election officials and the courts.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 9, 2020November 27, 2021
Nguyễn Phú Trọng Joe Biden

What Biden’s Victory Means for the World

The Democrat would rehabilitate multilateralism, but Senate Republicans could block ambitious proposals.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 8, 2020November 24, 2021
Donald Trump

One Clear Verdict from 2020 is That Trumpism Is Here to Stay

The Republican’s policies are broadly popular.

Greg LawsonGreg R. LawsonNovember 4, 2020November 27, 2021
United States Capitol Washington

Close Election Result Won’t Convince Republicans to Change

A narrow loss or win validates the strategy of Trump and Trumpists.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 4, 2020August 19, 2022
Donald Trump Emmanuel Macron

What’s at Stake for Europe in America’s Election

Agriculture, China, the environment, technology, trade and security.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 3, 2020November 12, 2021
Angela Merkel Donald Trump

Why Many Germans Hope Trump Will Lose

The once-special partnership between Germany and the United States has sunk to a postwar low.

Tilman PradtTilman PradtNovember 3, 2020November 12, 2021
New York State Capitol Albany

The Electoral College, Explained

Why it exists, how it works and how it could fail.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 1, 2020November 29, 2021
Joe Biden

Biden Would Pull America from the Brink

Trump has brought out the worst in America. Biden would rejoin the Western world.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelOctober 25, 2020November 24, 2021
Donald Trump

Demographics of the American Election

White voters with and without a degree, women and Latinos will probably determine the outcome.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 24, 2020November 27, 2021
White House Washington

American Elections Guide

The American voting system, the parties, the candidates and the key issues.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 22, 2020October 20, 2022
Theresa May Donald Trump

British Conservatives Shouldn’t Root for Trump

What has the Republican done for the United Kingdom in the last four years?

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 12, 2020November 27, 2021
Donald Trump

Trump Can’t Count on Another October Surprise

His COVID diagnosis barely affected the election. What else could?

Ryan BohlRyan BohlOctober 6, 2020November 12, 2021

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