#us-election

# us-election - Friday 25 June, 2021



# Mike Pence

# Mike Pence

Pence says idea of overturning presidential election result was ‘un-American’

Jun 25th 2021, 12:59 PM 23,073 Views 15 Comments

He has hit out at former president Donald Trump who put pressure on him to reverse the result of last year’s vote.

# us-election - Monday 25 January, 2021



# Dominion

# Dominion

Voting machine maker suing Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani for damages of $1.3 billion

Jan 25th 2021, 10:12 PM 75,951 Views 42 Comments

Dominion Voting Systems said Giuliani had damaged its reputation by alleging its widely used voting machines were part of a “massive fraud”.

# us-election - Sunday 17 January, 2021



# Insurrection

# Insurrection

Larry Donnelly: I cannot forgive Trump for imploring his most radicalised followers to storm the Capitol

Jan 17th 2021, 8:30 AM 61,245 Views 86 Comments

Larry Donnelly reflects on the final days of President Donald Trump’s term.

# us-election - Sunday 3 January, 2021



# US Election

# US Election

Opinion: The true test of Biden will be his handling of climate change

Jan 3rd 2021, 7:30 AM 10,959 Views 42 Comments

Rory McNab says President-elect Joe Biden’s climate policies are ambitious, but if Georgia doesn’t go in the Democrats’ favour, he could be up against it.

# us-election - Sunday 20 December, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

Martial law raised as suggestion in White House meeting on resisting election result

Dec 20th 2020, 7:15 PM 84,223 Views 90 Comments

The idea of deploying the military was reportedly raised in discussions on overturning the election.



# Christmas USA

# Christmas USA

Larry Donnelly: Thinking of all emigrants like me this Christmas - not getting back home is really tough

Dec 20th 2020, 8:30 AM 14,976 Views 12 Comments

Not going to Boston for a week after Christmas Day this year will be tough, particularly when his 86-year-old dad is in a nursing home alone, says Larry Donnelly.

# us-election - Thursday 17 December, 2020


# ESRI
# ESRI
Ireland's economy is on track for recovery but Brexit and Biden could soften our cough, says ESRI
Dec 17th 2020, 12:05 AM 48,041 Views 11 Comments
Remarkably, the Irish economy is forecast to grow by 3.8% this year.

# us-election - Tuesday 15 December, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

Biden praises US 'flame of democracy' and criticises Trump after Electoral College win

Dec 15th 2020, 7:08 AM 35,855 Views 34 Comments

Electors confirmed Biden as the president-elect yesterday.

# us-election - Friday 11 December, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

Wisconsin judge rules against Trump lawsuit seeking to overturn Biden win in state

Dec 11th 2020, 6:21 PM 30,922 Views 24 Comments

Joe Biden won the state by about 20,600 votes.

# us-election - Sunday 6 December, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

'I want to stay presidential': Donald Trump calls on Georgia governor to overturn election result

Dec 6th 2020, 9:40 AM 126,281 Views 123 Comments

Trump spoke with governor Brian Kemp hours before he held a rally in the state.

# us-election - Monday 30 November, 2020



# White House

# White House

Joe Biden suffers hairline fractures in foot while playing with dog

Nov 30th 2020, 7:03 AM 29,614 Views 45 Comments

“It is anticipated that he will likely require a walking boot for several weeks,” his doctor said.

# us-election - Sunday 29 November, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

Trump says he will not 'change mind' on election fraud claims

Nov 29th 2020, 5:16 PM 46,613 Views 57 Comments

Trump has continued to claim that the election was “rigged”.

# us-election - Friday 27 November, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

Donald Trump says he will leave the White House if Electoral College confirms Joe Biden win

Nov 27th 2020, 7:07 AM 42,100 Views 104 Comments

Trump has so far refused to concede this month’s election.

# us-election - Tuesday 24 November, 2020



# Progress

# Progress

Trump accepts Biden transition must begin - but insists he's still not conceding 'rigged' election

Updated Nov 24th 2020, 3:53 PM 48,952 Views 54 Comments

Donald Trump has acknowledged it is time for the General Services Administration to “do what needs to be done”.

# us-election - Monday 23 November, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

Biden to start naming cabinet picks Tuesday as Trump continues to resist

Nov 23rd 2020, 7:26 AM 26,854 Views 11 Comments

Trump’s latest legal setback came when a Pennsylvania court threw out his fraud claims in a scathing judgment.

# us-election - Thursday 19 November, 2020



# Georgia On Their Mind

# Georgia On Their Mind

Georgia hand recount result expected to confirm Biden win

Nov 19th 2020, 10:45 AM 27,409 Views 13 Comments

The state has until Friday to confirm the results.

# us-election - Wednesday 18 November, 2020



# You're Fired

# You're Fired

Trump fires US election security official who rejected election fraud claims

Nov 18th 2020, 7:06 AM 59,578 Views 104 Comments

Christopher Krebs was director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

# us-election - Monday 16 November, 2020



# Obama

# Obama

Obama warns of ‘dangerous path’ amid Trump’s refusal to accept election result

Nov 16th 2020, 10:52 AM 41,583 Views 87 Comments

The former president said he is troubled that Republican officials are humouring Donald Trump.

# us-election - Sunday 15 November, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

Opinion: Why Biden’s presidency will be defined by the Georgia vote in January

Nov 15th 2020, 7:30 AM 37,698 Views 8 Comments

Rory McNab says Georgia is key to setting the tone of Biden’s administration but he will be up against the might of McConnell.

# us-election - Friday 13 November, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

US election officials say there is 'no evidence' of compromised votes

Nov 13th 2020, 7:10 AM 24,225 Views 36 Comments

Their messages came hours after President Donald Trump once again cried foul.

# us-election - Thursday 12 November, 2020



# Ron Klain

# Ron Klain

Biden names longtime adviser as White House chief of staff

Nov 12th 2020, 7:16 AM 26,943 Views 38 Comments

Klain served as the coordinator to the Ebola response during the 2014 outbreak.



# Podcast

# Podcast

The Explainer: Did the polls get it right in the US election?

Nov 12th 2020, 6:45 AM 18,579 Views 30 Comments

We chat to polls expert Kevin Cunningham of TU Dublin to find out more.

# us-election - Wednesday 11 November, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

Donald Trump wins Alaska - but that won't impact on US election outcome

Updated Nov 11th 2020, 6:25 PM 90,822 Views 86 Comments

Alaska was expected to vote Republican, so this will not hinder Joe Biden’s win.

# us-election - Tuesday 10 November, 2020



# US Election

# US Election

Taoiseach speaks to US President Elect Joe Biden and invites him 'to come back to Ireland'

Nov 10th 2020, 6:03 PM 25,981 Views 64 Comments

Micheál Martin says he is keen to make the trip to the White House for St Patrick’s Day.



# US Election

# US Election

Johnson tweet congratulating Joe Biden appears to have hidden reference to Trump

Nov 10th 2020, 2:14 PM 60,669 Views 27 Comments

A ‘technical error’ is said to be responsible for the situation.



# Counting On

# Counting On

US Election: Four states yet to be called by some media outlets as counts continue

Nov 10th 2020, 1:27 PM 29,075 Views 36 Comments

The states still to be called by some outlets are: Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina and Alaska.



# Not Going Quietly

# Not Going Quietly

After firing his defence secretary, Trump reportedly wants FBI and CIA chiefs gone too

Nov 10th 2020, 1:05 PM 94,763 Views 53 Comments

Democrats are “deeply troubled” by Trump’s sacking of Mark Esper and fear more instability is on the way.

# us-election - Monday 9 November, 2020



# Mitch McConnell

# Mitch McConnell

US Senate leader says Trump ‘100% within his rights’ to fight presidential election results

Nov 9th 2020, 9:57 PM 51,872 Views 65 Comments

The president’s allies have been reluctant to congratulate Joe Biden on his projected win.



# Ingrained

# Ingrained

Quiz: How closely were you watching CNN's magic wall for 2020?

Nov 9th 2020, 9:30 PM 35,073 Views 10 Comments

We’re just counting votes.



# US Election

# US Election

Russia, China, Brazil among nations staying silent as world congratulates Biden

Nov 9th 2020, 10:16 AM 43,240 Views 55 Comments

Western allies, including the German Chancellor and Taoiseach Micheál Martin – welcomed a fresh start with Washington.

# us-election - Sunday 8 November, 2020



# Democracy Is Good

# Democracy Is Good

Quiz: Test your knowledge of US politicians elected this week

Nov 8th 2020, 10:00 PM 46,110 Views 15 Comments

STOP THE COUNT! Ah no, don’t.


# US Election 2020
# US Election 2020
US Election: Here are the main points to know this afternoon
Updated Nov 8th 2020, 4:10 PM 52,842 Views 20 Comments
Joe Biden has won the US election. Here’s what you need to know.
• LIVE: America looks to the future as Biden prepares to take the reins
• The key moments from an epic US presidential election count over the past four days


# The World Is Watching

# The World Is Watching

'Warmest congratulations': Leaders from Ireland and around the world welcome Biden election

Nov 8th 2020, 10:05 AM 27,144 Views 35 Comments

Taoiseach Micheál Martin offered his congratulations to Biden following his win.



# Your Say

# Your Say

Poll: Are you happy Joe Biden has won the US election?

Nov 8th 2020, 9:33 AM 143,668 Views 203 Comments

The Democratic candidate past the 270 electoral college votes needed to secure the presidency.



# A Nation Once Again

# A Nation Once Again

'This is the time to heal in America': Joe Biden vows to unite the US in his election victory speech

Nov 8th 2020, 2:41 AM 19,660 Views 20 Comments

The 77-year-old has pledged to heal divisions in the country.



Live Nov 8th 2020, 12:15 AM

As it happened: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches after winning the US election

# us-election - Saturday 7 November, 2020


# US Election 2020
# US Election 2020
US Election: Here are the main points to know today
Updated Nov 7th 2020, 7:50 PM 86,225 Views 47 Comments
A winner has been declared at last.
• As it happened on Saturday morning: Biden says 'clear majority of nation' behind him as tense wait for final result continues
• Joe Biden: 'The numbers tell us a clear and convincing story'


# ONTO A WINNER

# ONTO A WINNER

Irish leaders congratulate Joe Biden on presidential win

Nov 7th 2020, 5:50 PM 40,380 Views 44 Comments

Biden will be the 46th president of the US having secured the state of Pennsylvania.


# The Joe Show
# The Joe Show
Joe Biden wins election to become 46th President of United States
Nov 7th 2020, 5:15 PM 106,776 Views 256 Comments
Kamala Harris is set to be vice president.
• As it happened: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches after winning the US election
• US Election: Here are the main points to know today

# us-election - Friday 6 November, 2020



# Razor Thin

# Razor Thin

The state of Georgia will carry out a recount due to 'razor thin' margins

Nov 6th 2020, 8:40 PM 23,399 Views 30 Comments

Georgia’s Secretary of State said the race remains “too close to call”.

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