Nov 03 Here’s what to know about misinformation and next week’s midterm elections By David Klepper, Associated Press The seeds of misinformation about next week's midterm elections were planted in 2020. That's when baseless conspiracy theories about the presidential election took root and festered, helping to spur the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 5:50 New poll reveals political mood ahead of midterms and how young voters could sway outcome With less than a week to go until Election Day, our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll is giving us a look at the landscape and key issues playing out in the midterm elections. It reveals the political mood and how turnout… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 8:01 Abortion rights on the ballot in several states this election By Amna Nawaz Just 11% of Americans who are voting this year say abortion is the number one issue deciding their vote, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. But abortion is on the ballot in some states after the Supreme Court overturned… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 7:46 What’s keeping young voters engaged ahead of midterms By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz Voters under the age of 30 are projected to keep up or break records on turnout during this year’s midterms. That’s according to a newly-released poll of young voters conducted by Harvard University’s Institute of Politics. Laura Barrón-López reports on… Continue watching
Nov 02 Portland’s citizens to vote on government changes in 2022 midterms By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America Residents of Portland, Oregon, are voting on a ballot measure that would completely overhaul City Hall amid growing voter frustration over surging homelessness and crime. Continue reading
Nov 02 Analysis: Why any party in power can’t do much about inflation By William Chittenden, The Conversation Many voters say inflation is the issue that matters to them most as they head to the polls. The problem is, the people they choose can’t do much about it. Continue reading
Nov 02 Here’s what voters said in our last poll before Election Day By Laura Santhanam Most Americans think that if the candidate they support does not earn enough votes, they should definitely or probably concede, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 8:42 The issues swaying voters in the battleground state of Arizona By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Madison Staten Early voting has been underway in Arizona for weeks, with reports of voter intimidation at ballot drop box sites continuing. The stakes are high with a Senate race that could determine the chamber’s balance of power and a governor’s race… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 16:24 Rep. Liz Cheney on political violence, Jan. 6 committee and future of GOP By Judy Woodruff With the midterm elections one week away, political rhetoric reaching new levels and the coming release of the report by the January 6 committee, there is a lot of politics playing out across the country. One key player in all… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 7:13 Oil companies post massive profits as consumers feel squeeze from high gas prices By William Brangham High gas prices are on the minds of Americans a week before the election. At the same time, oil and gas companies are reporting record-breaking profits. President Biden lashed out and called for a new windfall tax if companies don't… Continue watching