Politics
Penn’s election experts claim media outlets will responsibly call the presidential race
Penn professor Roger Smith and former presidents of the American Political Science Association argued in a recent op-ed that media networks will not be able to call the 2020 election fairly. But Penn's elections experts who work in the NBC News Decision Desk disagree, calling Smith's claim entirely misinformed.
In Philadelphia, Obama urges Penn community to ‘get to work’ and vote for Biden
The former president ended the day with a ticketed “drive-in rally” outside Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia, during which he particularly urged Black men, progressives, and other voters to participate in the election in efforts to oust Trump.
Penn says it can’t give Election Day off, but it’s unclear what state regulations prevent it
Penn cites state regulations for why it cannot change the Academic Calendar without explaining other unforeseen days — such as snow days, and a day off for the 2018 Eagles parade — the University has given off in the past.
Supreme Court rules Pa. can count mail-in ballots received three days after Election Day
The Supreme Count rules that Pennsylvania mail-in ballots received three days after Nov. 3 can be counted — a win for Pennsylvanian Democrats.
Photo Essay | Packed crowds, masks optional: Inside a Trump Pa. rally amid COVID-19
Thousands of supporters gathered in western Pennsylvania last week for Trump's second MAGA rally since his COVID-19 diagnosis. Here's a look inside "the Trump experience."
Former President Barack Obama to visit Philadelphia to campaign for Joe Biden
In a push to engage voters just weeks before the presidential election, former President Barack Obama will visit Philadelphia in person to campaign for Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee and his former vice president.
Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Ro Khanna speak at Penn Dems' 'DemCon' ahead of election
Penn Dems hosts a convention each presidential election year for other collegiate Democratic clubs. The event continued this year virtually.
In exclusive interview, Andrew Yang highlights electoral importance of Penn students
In front of a socially distanced crowd of a couple dozen Penn students, community members, and campaign staff, Yang delivered an urgent plea for young Americans to vote this fall. He also spoke with the DP about the Asian American electorate and what Biden's win would mean for his universal basic income plan.
Biden hosts Philadelphia town hall in lieu of presidential debate
Biden is currently on an unpaid leave of absence from the University, but remains the Benjamin Franklin Presidential Practice Professor, and has established the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement.
Jeb Bush and Julián Castro criticize Trump’s divisive rhetoric at 2020 Silfen Forum
The panel also featured Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan, former Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile, and 2005 College graduate and Washington Post White House reporter Ashley Parker.
Penn AAPI Politics and Pa. AAPI for Biden co-host virtual rally with Andrew Yang, Helen Gym
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus concluded its National AAPI Bus Tour with the one-hour Zoom rally on Wednesday evening.
Faculty Senate votes to ‘accommodate’ students on Nov. 3, but U. will not give day off
The Faculty Senate — which serve as the representative voice for full-time teaching faculty — announced on Oct. 6 a resolution that all Penn faculty members should accommodate students who wish to engage in “election-related activities” on Election Day.
College-aged voters trek to Johnstown, Pa. MAGA rally for ‘the Trump experience’
While they did not dominate the crowd, around 500 Generation Z Trump supporters showed up to see the president. Many said they were fervent supporters of the president due to his abortion and Supreme Court stances, but also said they feared expressing such views at their universities.
Are 'bad things' happening at the Philadelphia polls? Student political organizers say no.
Although Trump is concerned about election integrity in Philadelphia, Penn students are not. Instead, student leaders are pointing the finger at the 1968 Wharton graduate himself.
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani headlines Trump rally in Philadelphia
Giuliani made a number of false or exaggerated statements, including a statement that "people don't die" of COVID-19 anymore.
Judge rejects Trump lawsuit seeking to force Philadelphia to allow poll watchers
Philadelphia lawyers argued that because satellite offices are not official voting locations like polling places, poll watchers are not permitted under state law to observe activities there.
Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board endorses Joe Biden for president
The Inquirer editorial board outlined five key areas in which Biden would be able to better benefit Pennsylvania: public health, the environment, the economy, racial justice, and education.
Phila. District Attorney launches task force to investigate voter intimidation
The task force consisting of local prosecutors and detectives will be responsible for reviewing and investigating complaints until and after election day.
Political and film groups host screening of 'Boys State' documentary amid election season
"Boys State" follows over a thousand 16-and-17-year-old boys who gather for an elaborate mock exercise in which they “build” their own state government, mirroring the intense party divisions and hyper-masculinity currently plaguing national politics.