Elections 2020
The economy touches all facets of this election.
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What would delayed election results mean for the economy?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Oct 22, 2020
The results from the election could remain uncertain for weeks. "And uncertainty is generally really bad for economy activity," said Brookings' Wendy Edelberg.
Money is still flooding into the campaigns. But how to spend it?
Oct 22, 2020
In the final run-up to Election Day, campaigns, parties and outside groups are rushing to spend unprecedented cash on hand.
Republican push to confirm Supreme Court justice creates fundraising windfall for Democrats
Oct 22, 2020
For the first time in decades, one strategist says, the Supreme Court has been a bigger motivator for Democrats than for Republicans.
Oil and gas companies are donating more to Democrats
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 16, 2020
Oil and gas companies are trying to protect their interests if Biden wins.
A loss of sleep, income and trust revealed in the latest Marketplace-Edison Research Poll
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Oct 15, 2020
Larry Rosin of Edison Research gives context on some of the surprising results in the latest Marketplace-Edison Research Poll.
Americans on shaky ground financially, speaking out more on racism, poll finds
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 15, 2020
The latest results of the Marketplace-Edison poll don't indicate much optimism among Americans after months of protests and pandemic shutdowns.
Voting-related legal challenges likely to continue past Election Day
Oct 13, 2020
Campaigns and outside groups are spending tens of millions of dollars on legal challenges leading up to the election, trying to avoid even more damaging — and expensive — fights after polls close.
For public good, not for profit.
Jaime Harrison raises record $57 million in S.C. Senate race against Graham
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Jasmine Garsd
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 12, 2020
The explosion in Democratic donations has been connected to concern about the fate of the Supreme Court.
Fact-checking Harris’ and Pence’s claims about taxes
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 9, 2020
The two clashed over Trump’s signature tax reforms during the vice presidential debate.
Harris' comments on decriminalizing marijuana propel cannabis stocks
Oct 9, 2020
Harris said a Biden administration would decriminalize marijuana and expunge the records of people convicted of marijuana-related offenses.