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The Daily Skimm, November 9th
The Story
Joe Biden is now the president-elect of the United States.
What. A. Ride.
Indeed. After a long few days of waiting for results, the race was finally called over the weekend.
Top of the Ticket
Top of the Ticket
Joe Biden’s Pitch for 2020
Former VP Joe Biden wants an office upgrade. Here’s what you need to know about his 2020 campaign and policies.
Get to Know Kamala Harris
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is the first Black woman and first South Asian American on a major party’s presidential ticket. Before she and Biden were running mates, they were rivals in the 2020 presidential race.
Donald Trump's Pitch for 2020
President Donald Trump is going for round two. And the odds are in his favor – the last time a president didn’t get re-elected was in 1992.
Get to Know Mike Pence
VP Mike Pence wants to keep being America’s no. 2. He's known for his near unflinching loyalty to President Trump. And he’s seen as an important bridge for Trump to the evangelical community.
Senator Kamala Harris on the Impact of Amy Coney Barrett Joining the Supremes
Plus, her pitch to Trump voters, how a Biden-Harris administration would tackle the pandemic, and a shoutout for her campaign rally pump-up song.
The Issues
The Issues
Abortion
Abortion rates have been going down for decades. But with the recent wave of statewide abortion restrictions, the issue has taken a front seat in the 2020 election.
Climate Change
The effects of climate change – like more frequent wildfires and flooding – are hitting home for voters in a way they haven’t in the past.
Economy
The US economy is currently in its longest expansion ever and unemployment is at a record low. That's music to President Trump's ears. But the country's also dealing with rising income inequality and stagnant wages.
Education
The nation has a $1.5 trillion student debt problem. That's led to a fierce debate about how to make college more affordable. The candidates also have policies to address everything from universal pre-k to charter schools.
Guns
A string of mass shootings in recent years have amplified this issue for American voters and ignited new calls for action by lawmakers.
Health Care
US health care is the most expensive in the world. And Americans are fed up with its high prices, making it one of the most pressing issues on the campaign trail.
Immigration
Immigration has been a defining issue of President Trump’s first term. That’s fueled a debate about everything from the future of DACA to border security to refugee policies.
LGBTQ+ Rights
Though LGBTQ+ Americans have seen some key civil rights victories in recent years, many still face the threat of discrimination, harassment, and violence in their everyday lives.
National Security
The threat of terrorism. Nuclear war. Cybersecurity. There are a wide variety of issues that could affect the safety and security of Americans.
Racial Equality
Sweeping protests across the US this year have made this issue more prominent in the presidential race than in the past.
Skimm More
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Voter Suppression in the US
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The Best Vote Merch to Match Your ‘I Voted’ Sticker
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Women's Suffrage: Key Moments in History
August marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment – giving women the right to vote in the US. However, the fight for women’s voting rights continued for decades, especially for women of color.
Skimm 2020 #WeCanDecide
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If Every Millennial Voted, We Could Decide the Election.
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