The March of Time
1952: INFORMATION: Anchor Frank Blair at desk on set, SOT saying Democrats in turmoil over policy, leader, Truman may change mind, party bosses uncommitted, Civil Rights issues, anti-discrimination law, introducing Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey.
MOT 1952: INFORMATION: Anchor Frank Blair at desk on set, SOT saying Democrats in turmoil over policy, leader, Truman may change mind, party bosses uncommitted, Civil Rights issues, anti-discrimination law, introducing Minnesota Senator...
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Impeachment Moves to Senate What Happens Now - TLDR Explains
Yesterday the House of Representatives voted to move the impeachment process to the Senate. This means that there will soon be a senate trial to try Donald Trump for Obstruction of Congress and Abuse of Power. In this video, we explain...
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Designer Ranks Democratic Nominees Based Only on their Logos (Part One) - TLDR News
In a slightly unusual video, we bring in our designer Ross to see which Democratic nominee has the best branding. In this video we rank; Gravel, Inslee, Hickenlooper, Williamson, de Blasio, Delaney, Harris, Bullock, Gillibrand, Booker,...
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Can You Trust Polling Data? Is Biden Really Set to Win the Presidency - TLDR News
Over recent weeks and months, Joe Biden has held a solid lead over Donald Trump in polling, suggesting that Biden might be on track to win in November. However, some are sceptical of polls like these, or at least cautious following...
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Trump's Impeached Again: But Will He Actually Be Kicked Out? What Happens Next... - TLDR News
Yesterday the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump (for a second time). However, just like last time that doesn't mean that Trump will immediately leave the Whitehouse. So with only days of Trump's presidency left,...
The Telegraph
Lionel Shriver I backed Biden he has been a disappointment
Biden’s woke rhetoric, chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and declining mental state leave me disappointed in the man I reluctantly supported in the 2020 election. Author and commentator Lionel Shriver joins Steven Edginton in this...
The Economist
Who will challenge Donald Trump in 2020?
The 2020 Democratic primary election is already one of the most hotly contested in history, with over 20 candidates vying to lead the party. John Prideaux, our US editor, takes a look at the front-runners.
The Economist
The Democrats in the age of Trump
Since Donald Trump entered politics the Democrats have struggled to compete. The mid-term elections will see them employing a change in tactics that they hope will mobilise new voters and win over disillusioned moderates
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America's Debt Crisis Explained: Why Politicians Just Can't Agree - TLDR News
Currently, the US is having a major argument about the debt ceiling, with many republicans refusing to see the ceiling shifted. So in this video, we unpack the argument, why Republicans are so upset and what happens if the Democrats...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Getting to Grips with the Trump Phenomenon
The media has failed ask basic questions about the economic thinking — and business record — of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, says Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston, author of The Making of Donald...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1984
The 50th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1984, on my third birthday. Yep, this was the first presidential election I was alive to witness, although I don't remember it at all. Man, I guess that means...
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How Republicans Secretly Won 2020 (except Trump): Senate, House & State Wins for the GOP - TLDR News
With everyone focused on the race for the Whitehouse and Biden’s win, not a whole lot of attention has been dedicated to the Republican’s down ballot wins. With the Republicans protecting senate seats, picking up house seats & growing...
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Amy Coney Barrett: What the Controversial Justice Could Mean for America's Future - TLDR news
With Trump's Supreme Court Justice Nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, now getting grilled by the Senate we thought it would be a good time to discuss Barrett. So in this video we look at Barrett's history, her beliefs and how that could shape...
IDG TECHtalk
How to make election maps in R
See how to use the R leaflet package to color code a map by winner, loser, and margin of victory.
Next Animation Studio
The three possible outcomes of Trump’s impeachment trial
Trump’s impeachment trial could result in his acquittal, being found guilty, or being found guilty and banned from ever holding public office again
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Biden's Running Mate: Why Did He Pick Kamala Harris & Is She A Winning Choice? - TLDR News
Yesterday Joe Biden announced his running mate for the 2020 election, Senator Kamala Harris. In this video we explain who Harris is, why Biden picked her and if she looks to be the right VP to scoop him the presidency.
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A Democratic Trifecta? Can Democrats win the Presidency, Senate & House? - TLDR News
With election day getting ever closer, and with polls continuing to swing in Biden's and the Democrat's favour, some are beginning to ask some big questions. So in this video, we tackle the trifecta; can Democrats essentially win it all?...
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What Happens Now: Biden's Wins, Trump's Lawsuits & Faithless Electors - TLDR News
Yesterday Joe Biden crossed the 270 elector threshold and officially became the President-Elect of the United States. However, that doesn't mean that the electoral chaos is over just yet. In this video, we discuss Trump's lawsuits,...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1860
In 1860, tensions were obviously high, not only between Democrats and Republicans, but within the Democratic Party. At the Democratic National Conventions, extreme pro-slavery "Fire-eaters," walked out in protest. They were nicknamed...
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What Has Biden Done in his First 100 Days: Biden's Biggest Successes & Failures - TLDR News
Biden has now been in office for 100 days, the benchmark time period for a new president, so it's time to consider his achievement. So in this video we discuss Biden's initial promises, what he's managed to achieve in 100 days and what...
The Wall Street Journal
Kristol, Chavez and Steele on the Future of the Republican Party
Is the Republican Party in transition or already fully transformed? Republican Party stalwarts William Kristol, Linda Chavez and Michael Steele weigh in on the direction of the Party.
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Should Democrats Destroy the Filibuster? The Reality of Scrapping the Senate Filibuster - TLDR News
The filibuster has become increasingly controversial in recent years, with critics on both sides of the aisle. So in this video we discuss how the filibuster works, why some want to see it scrapped & what it means for the future of US...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Q&A: Political Economy of Structural Adjustment (7/7)
Richard McGregor, Deputy News Editor of the Financial Times, moderates this panel discussion at INET's Bretton Woods Conference on April 10, 2011.
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3 Reasons the Democrats will Win in 2022 - TLDR News
2022 is an important year and the Democrats need to work hard to defend their trifecta. So in this video we're going to run through the uphill climb Democrats have at the midterms, and 3 reasons they could win in 2022.