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Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Midnight Central European Time: This means that the first polling stations in the United States are closing in Kentucky and Indiana. However, this only applies to some parts of the two states. It gets really exciting starting at 1 am (CET), when polls close in states like Florida and Georgia, both considered in dispute.
+++ 23:50 For most voters, the economy is crucial +++
CNN has released the first results of a by-election poll. Unsurprisingly, the most important aspect for voters is the economy. For a third of the voters surveyed, this issue was therefore decisive for the vote. For 20 percent of those surveyed, racial inequality in the US played the biggest role, while coronavirus was the top priority for the same number of voters. 10 percent mentioned crime and safety as a priority, and 10 percent mentioned the healthcare system.
+++ 23:39 Who wins which state – like a game +++
The American electoral system is complicated. Who has to win in which states to rally enough voters behind them? What are transition states and what are battlefield states? The New York Times has manipulated something that not only satisfies the political interest, but also the instinct to play. You can assign statuses to both candidates, until one is determined to be the winner.
+++ 23:22 Police arrest a gunman in front of a polling station in North Carolina +++
An incident occurs outside a polling station in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police detain an armed man who had previously been expelled. The 36-year-old was wearing a Trump hat, combat boots and a suspected sidearm, which is not banned in North Carolina. He is said to have threatened supporters of Democrats who had gathered for a rally near the polling station, including Mayor Vi Alexander. According to police, the 36-year-old man cast his vote, but later became suspicious. Because it was feared that he might threaten other voters, the police were called.
+++ 23:06 Biden is combative: “We choose hope over fear” +++
Even on election night, challenger Joe Biden is feisty. “We chose hope over fear. We chose truth over lies. We chose science over fiction,” the Democratic politician tells a few dozen people in Philadelphia, in the besieged state of Pennsylvania. He promises his followers that he will take them seriously and admit his mistakes. “I promise you, I will never break my words.”
+++ 22:28 Much higher voter turnout in many states +++
The very high number of postal voters announced it, the long lines in front of the electoral offices seem to confirm it: the United States is heading to a significantly higher turnout than four years ago. Responsible people in several states and cities confirm the great fever, including the city of Minneapolis and the states of Pennsylvania, Colorado, Georgia and California. Significantly higher participation is also anticipated in Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and North Carolina. Due to the corona pandemic, the number of early and mail-in voters is extremely high: According to “Fox News,” more than 100 million votes were cast Tuesday morning, about 73 percent of all votes. issued in 2016, when 138 million people participated in the elections. .
+++ 22:15 disputed Michigan could publish results earlier than expected +++
The Michigan state elections are going so well that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson expects the results to be announced relatively soon after the polls close. The state is competitive. Election offices close at 9pm local time and 3am German time.
+++ 21:52 Trump activists established in the White House +++
According to a “New York Times” report, Donald Trump’s campaign team has established two “War Rooms” within the White House. Trump had announced that he would spend election night in the White House. However, it is unusual for campaign staff to work in government headquarters. Trump had never sought a clean separation here, which is harshly criticized by his opponents.
+++ You can read what happened before here. +++
