CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics


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Executive Branch: With a country divided, what will follow?
November 06, 2020

CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller takes a look at what the near future holds for governing as the country's schisms were revealed this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Theater's The Transition: Release the Trump campaign lawsuits!
November 05, 2020

The country is on edge as battleground states continue their vote count in the race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden for the presidency. But that has not stopped Trump’s campaign from filing several lawsuits in hopes of gaining an edge in the final resu

Equal Time: In North Carolina, red and blue don't make purple
November 05, 2020

North Carolina is a true political battleground and Charlotte has had challenges that echo those of many big American cities — protests and debates over police reform and equality for all citizens.. Mary C. Curtis speaks to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on the

Health: How health care ballot measures fared on election night
November 04, 2020

Health policy was on the ballot in 32 states on Tuesday. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman breaks down the big ticket measures and what passed where. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Theater: The 2020 election is a story that just won't end
November 04, 2020

If you like tidy stories, then 2020 is not for you. As election officials continue counting votes for the presidency and Senate and House races, it's tough to get a handle on just what happened: Why were polls off? Who will win? Will each party need to do

Budget deep dive: How will a strong showing from Republicans this election affect the budget process?
November 04, 2020

While votes are still being counted in close races, Democrats are beginning to grapple with the likelihood of a narrow House majority and continued Republican control of the Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt talks with House Budget Committee Chairman

Demographics: The Latino vote
November 04, 2020

In the 2020 presidential election, the AP has called Florida for Trump and Arizona for Biden. These results signal that Latinos are far from a monolithic voting bloc, reports CQ Roll Call’s Camila DeChalus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon

Legal: Will the outcome of the presidential election move from the ballot box to the courtroom?
November 04, 2020

With the winner of the 2020 presidential election still unfolding, there are ingredients for some of the tighter contests to be challenged. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger explains how there are some lawsuits teed up already. Learn more about your ad choices. V

Tech: FBI investigating robocalls telling voters to stay home
November 03, 2020

National and cybersecurity officials are on alert as Election Day unfolds. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that the FBI is investigating robocalls telling voters to stay home because of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad

Defense: Will all military votes be counted?
November 03, 2020

In a few swing states, some military voters whose ballots might make a difference in the outcome could be disenfranchised by tight mail-in deadlines. To run on CQ and RC at 5am. DONNELLY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices