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Election 2020, Nation & World, Politics

Republicans echo Trump’s baseless election claims, undermining Biden’s transition

by Ashley Parker and Philip Rucker The Washington Post November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

The president’s allies have alighted on a strategy to nurture his ego by indulging delusions about the vote count and fueling conspiracy theories that the election is being stolen.

Election 2020, Nation & World, Politics

Postal worker admits fabricating allegations of ballot tampering, officials say

by Shawn Boburg and Jacob Bogage The Washington Post November 10, 2020November 11, 2020

The employee whose claims have been cited by top Republicans as potential evidence of widespread voting irregularities has recanted to investigators.

Election 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Politics, Uncategorized

Portland activists request recount on short-term rental referendum

by Randy Billings November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Question E on Portland’s municipal ballot, which would prohibit non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, lost by only 222 votes, only proposal defeated by voters on Nov. 3.

Election 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Agencies told to plan Trump’s next budget, in another sign of election defiance

by Jeff Stein, Erica Werner and Josh Dawsey The Washington Post November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Two administration officials involved in the new budget process say it’s highly unusual for the White House to not adjust its planning based on election results.

Election 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Recounts in 2 State House contests scheduled for Friday

by Scott Thistle November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Tuesday that the recounts were requested by two Republican candidates who were narrowly defeated by Democratic House incumbents.

Election 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, Politics

Two Maine House races headed to recounts

by Associated Press November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Unofficial results in both races show a Democratic incumbent edging out a Republican challenger in Waldo County districts.

Election 2020, Nation & World, Politics

Trump election challenge is not the same as 2000 Florida recount

by CURT ANDERSON AP Legal Affairs Writer November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Today’s attempts by President Donald Trump and GOP allies to get unproven claims of fraud and voting irregularities into court in multiple states face a much steeper climb.