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Joe Biden

How The Recount In 2000 Differs From What’s Happening Now

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

November 12, 2020

A Davidson County ballot shows the Republican and Democratic candidates for president.
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As President Trump refuses to concede, many in the Republican Party have defended his decision, saying he has the right to ask for recounts. And they point at the 2000 presidential election as an example of the process being normal.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Al Gore, Donald Trump, Election 2020, George Bush, Joe Biden, John Vile

Joining Other Republicans, Gov. Lee Says He’s Not Ready To Recognize Biden As President-Elect

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

November 9, 2020

President Donald Trump, Gov. Bill Lee and first lady Maria Lee survey tornado damage in Tennessee in March.

Like many other Republicans across the country, Gov. Bill Lee is not recognizing Joe Biden as the president-elect. At least for now. Talking to reporters Monday, Lee said there are some processes that have not concluded, like recounts in some states and legal challenges.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Hagerty, Bill Lee, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Marsha Blackburn

Belmont University Hopes Sticking With Presidential Debate Pays Off

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 15, 2020

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The university sees this as an opportunity for the world to know more about Belmont. And they know this platform actually works.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Belmont University, Bob Fisher, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Jackson Bowling, Jada Harris, Joe Biden

Belmont University Remains Hopeful That The Third Presidential Debate Will Take Place In Person

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 8, 2020

The future of the third presidential debate, hosted by Belmont University in Nashville later this month, is uncertain after the decision by the Commission on Presidential Debates to switch the second debate to a virtual format. But university officials are still hopeful it will work out.

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Belmont University, Bob Fisher, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Joe Biden, John Carney

Ahead Of Super Tuesday, Democratic Presidential Candidate Michael Bloomberg Focuses On Tennessee

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 12, 2020

The results of the March primary will be pivotal for those seeking the Democratic nomination, especially for the former New York mayor.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Ashley Obel, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Eric Hunt, Joe Biden, Kyle Cherry, Michael Bloomberg

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