Stories Tagged as
2020 presidential race
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.
What Trump, Biden had to say about economic issues in the first debate
by
David Brancaccio
, Kimberly Adams
and Daniel Shin
Sep 30, 2020
The Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act, climate change and the reopening of the pandemic economy all came up.
In first presidential debate, what will we hear about the economy?
by
Justin Ho
Sep 28, 2020
Additional coronavirus aid for state and local governments is a likely point of contention.
Banks weigh in on what the 2020 presidential election might do to the stock market
Sep 25, 2020
Economists often look to previous elections to model upcoming ones, but 2020 continues to break the mold.
What it takes to turn a sports venue into a polling place
Sep 10, 2020
With record voter turnout expected in this year's elections, arenas and other large venues are turning into voting “supercenters."
The RNC and DNC painted very different pictures of the U.S. economy
Aug 28, 2020
It was Trump's appeal to American prosperity versus Biden's "Build Back Better" plan.
For public good, not for profit.
What do the wealthy think of Joe Biden's plan for taxes and economic rebuilding?
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 21, 2020
The private sector isn't necessarily "running scared," says Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer.
Why women are successful global leaders
Aug 19, 2020
Kamala Harris is only the third woman in U.S. history to be nominated as a VP candidate for a major party.
What kind of change could Kamala Harris bring to U.S. politics as vice president?
Aug 12, 2020
As evidenced by female leaders around the world, Harris could bring changing perspectives and priorities to governing.