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Looking back at the 2020 presidential election
Americans went to the polls under very different circumstances in 2020. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look back ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5. Source
Races in Pennsylvania, New York could determine House control
Could a comedian’s racist remarks about Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally have an impact on some House races? CBS News’ Hunter Woodall and Scott MacFarlane join to take a look at several key contests and the fight for the balance of power on Capitol Hill. Source
Soledad O’Brien on the political fight for control of Latino radio airwaves
The Latino vote could be pivotal in deciding who will be the next U.S. president. A new documentary is going inside the effort to reach Latino voters via some retro technology: the radio. Journalist Soledad O’Brien, producer of “In Real Life: War on La Radio,” joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Josh Shapiro distances himself from Biden “garbage” remark
In response to President Biden appearing to call former President Donald Trump’s supporters “garbage” on Tuesday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said, “it’s certainly not words that I would use.” Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join “America Decides” with analysis. Source
Judge extends Bucks County mail-in voting deadline after Trump lawsuit
Voters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, now have until Friday to apply for or receive a mail-in ballot after the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit alleging some who sought a ballot were turned away. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the details. Then, Democratic Rep. Brandon Boyle of Pennsylvania joins with his reaction. Source
Presidential campaigns turn their focus to “garbage” in final days of race
In the final week of the presidential race, the campaigns descended into something of a dumpster fire over “garbage” comments. Former President Donald Trump and his allies expressed outrage over President Biden appearing to call Trump supporters “garbage,” and backlash continued against the comedian who called Puerto Rico an “island of garbage” at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Libby Cathey have the latest. Source
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds. Source
Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe’s rally joke calling Puerto Rico “garbage.” Source
Candidates for Congress seize on comments stemming from Trump rally “garbage” joke
Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage. Source