Decisive steps are required to ensure successful vote-by-mail in November 2020. Experts have argued congress must act now for this to happen.
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Founded by anti-slavery activists, there have been 18 presidents who were Republicans in U.S. history, the first being Abraham Lincoln. Today the party is considered a conservative party. Also see our articles on the Democrats, the conservative leaning Tea Party, and our Third Party Central section.
Voter registration plunges for both parties in US as coronavirus hinders sign-up drives
New voter sign-up drives have been undermined by the coronavirus. This is preventing voter registration, plunging it for both Democrats as Republicans.
While Trump tries to discredit mail voting, GOP officials move ahead with plans
Trump persists in discrediting vote-by-mail warranted by coronavirus. This has not stopped some GOP officials from pushing on with increasing mail-in voting
‘It’s Partly On Me’: GOP Official Says Fraud Warnings Hamper Vote-By-Mail Push
Under Trump’s leadership, the GOP has adopted an anti-mail-in voting rhetoric. GOP officials who want it find themselves in a tight corner.
Republicans and Democrats barrel toward collision on voting by mail
Republicans and Democrats continue to disagree over vote-by-mail during coronavirus. Unlike the Democrats, Republicans have shown little support for it.
GOP group releases ad advocating for voting by mail amid coronavirus pandemic
An anti-Trump group within the GOP is pushing for voting by mail through a new ad which it shared exclusively with The Hill on Thursday.
Undercurrents of Mitch McConnell’s call for states to file for bankruptcy
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) suggested states should file for bankruptcy. The underpinnings of his recommendation rehash our current predicament.
More than 800 public health experts call on Congress to fund mail-in voting
Advocacy for mail by voting during coronavirus is gaining more steam as 800 public health experts call on Congress to fund it.
Exclusive: Trump, GOP Wrestle for Dollars in Florida
Florida recently let WWE televise wrestling matches from the Sunshine State, calling the sport an essential activity. Here is a fun way to discuss it.
Republicans are split over allowing any voter to vote by mail
Republicans are split over allowing any voter to vote by mail. This division has arisen despite Trump’s opposition regardless of the coronavirus.