In the 2024 presidential race, both nominees exploited a porous boundary between the internet and real life. Some viral moments, however, were out of their control.
Category: Presidential Election of 2024
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No, Vote Spikes on Election Night Do Not Indicate Voter Fraud
The false claim, which has circulated in recent elections, is based on a misunderstanding of how votes are collected and reported.
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Hugh Hewitt Quits The Washington Post
His decision came hours after he abruptly stormed off a broadcast of a live online Post talk show.
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They Barter and Trade in Rural America. How Will They Vote?
Many rural Americans engage in cashless barter systems to get food and firewood for heating and cooking. They value self-sufficiency, making them wary of government intervention.
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Weak Jobs Report Provides Fodder For Harris and Trump Ahead of Election
Republicans and Democrats used the latest jobs numbers to bolster their arguments about who would be better at managing the economy.
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The Market Is Fairly Upbeat. Is It the Calm Before a Storm?
Stocks have risen this year despite uncertainties and outright hostilities in U.S. politics and around the world. But bonds and other markets show signs of concern, our columnist says.
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Why There’s Hope for U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.
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Oil Interests Gave More Than $75 Million to Trump PACs, New Analysis Shows
Oil moguls are big donors to Donald Trump. But so are engineering firms, hedge fund managers, shipbuilders and others that profit from fossil fuels.
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Why There Is Hope for Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.
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Working-Class Voters Are Pivotal. Both Candidates Are Vying for Their Support.
Kamala Harris’s plans offer a bigger boost for the working class, but Donald Trump seems to be convincing voters.
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The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football
Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.