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1960 Presidential Election
contested election
Jan. 5, 2021
How the January 6 Electoral-Vote Count Will Work
It will be a tedious day full of bogus election-fraud claims, placing Pence in a tight spot — but Congress will affirm Biden’s win in the end.
By
Ed Kilgore
past is prologue
Dec. 29, 2020
The Flimsy Nixon Precedent Trump Is Seizing On to Contest Biden’s Win
In 1960, Nixon disregarded a certified Electoral College slate from Hawaii favoring him. This is not the same as Pence disregarding a national defeat.
By
Ed Kilgore
jfk
Nov. 22, 2019
JFK’s Complicated Legacy on the Anniversary of His Assassination
His tragically shortened presidency was shrouded by myth and distorted by the family dynasty.
By
Ed Kilgore
