usatoday--2020-10-27--Voting 2020 live updates: NYC lines raise worries of suppression; Supreme Court upholds Wisconsin la

Most experts predict scattered violence is the worst the United States could experience this Election Day , given isolated incidents that have already taken place this year , USA TODAY 's Trevor Hughes reports .
There are reports of some people even stocking up and preparing to hunker down to ride out a possible wave of sustained election-related chaos .
The angst follows months of widespread Black Lives Mattersocial justice protests , more than90 % of which were peaceful .
But some conservative news outlets and GOP leaders have pointed to looting and destruction to argue that more federal law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump already has called votes into question and wo n't commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the results are in .
Meanwhile , the Pentagon has repeatedly said the U.S. military has no role in the election .
More news to keep in mind : We 're eight days away from Election Day .
USA TODAY is keeping track of what 's happening as voters around the country cast ballots .
Keep refreshing this page for updates .
• Unlike Michigan , an open-carry state that has moved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire wo n't try to keep armed voters away .
• The FBI is investigating a `` deliberate attack '' on a ballot drop box outside a library in Massachusetts that was set on fire Sunday .
• Native Americans have been disproportionally impacted by the coronavirus , and they face extra difficulties in choosing elected leaders who might help protect them .
( Latest updates on COVID-19 can be found here . )
If you want a long read : We mailed 64 letters and packages in battleground states to check on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we found .
Voters have been casting ballots in recent weeks : Numbers compiled by @ electproject show 59.4 million people have voted .
In other numbers , the Guardian and ProPublica report 13.8 % of registered voters in swing states have had their mail-in ballots accepted .
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Wisconsin 's voting laws Monday , rejecting an effort to require the counting of absentee ballots that are sent back to election officials on or just before Election Day .
The court 's 5-3 ruling means that absentee ballots will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hands of municipal clerks by the time polls close on Nov. 3 .
The justices determined the courts should n't be the ones to decide the election rules amid the coronavirus pandemic that is surging in Wisconsin and across the world .
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , D-N.Y. , on Monday criticized the long wait times voters in New York were facing at early voting locations as unacceptable , while New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called for more voting machines to be installed .
Some voters reported waiting in line for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York on Saturday .
Ocasio-Cortez said she was `` thrilled '' to see so many voters , but `` there is no place in the United States of America where two- , three- , four-hour waits to vote is acceptable .
... Just because it 's happening in a blue state does n't mean that it 's not voter suppression . ''
Long lines of voters stretched for blocks Monday around many of the 88 polling sites opened by the New York City Board of Elections for the city and state 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The polling sites were a fraction of the number open on Election Day .
In all , 193,915 people voted on Saturday and Sunday , according to the board , which has been plagued by other problems this year , as thousands of voters received absentee ballots with the wrong names on them .
Florida may approach record for highest voting rate in presidential election More than 41 % of eligible voters have already cast their ballots in Florida , which might come close to matching its record for highest rate of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The state Division of Elections said Monday that more than 6 million early ballots have been cast in Florida , the third largest total in the nation behind Texas and California .
Florida has 14.4 million registered voters .
The state 's modern record for turnout rate was set in 1992 at 83 % .
According to the Division of Elections , as of Monday morning registered Democrats outpaced registered Republicans in voting by mail , 1.79 million to 1.18 million , while Republicans held the edge in in-person early voting , 1.02 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at polling places and other issues in Iowa In Iowa , a swing state with tightly contested races for the presidency and a U.S. Senate seat , election officials are gearing up for possible disruptions and encouraging eligible residents to vote early partly to reduce the likelihood of Election Day trouble .
County auditors have expressed concern about voter intimidation or other issues , in some cases boosting security .
Multiple auditors had said they 're worried about people bringing guns into more polling places , as permitted under a new Iowa law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks — which aren ’ t required on Election Day despite the COVID-19 pandemic ; and about the possibility that some Iowans may be inspired by recent national political rhetoric to challenge whether others are qualified to vote .
No more putting ‘ I Voted ’ stickers on Susan B. Anthony ’ s headstone in NY What has become an Election Day ritual in Rochester , New York , will look different this year .
Despite the coronavirus pandemic , people are welcome to make the pilgrimage to Mount Hope Cemetery to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gravesite .
But in a departure , visitors won ’ t be able to place their “ I Voted ” stickers directly on the famed suffragist ’ s headstone .
During a springtime restoration project , it became clear that the fragile marble marker had sustained damage from a combination of adhesive residue and the solvents and methods needed to remove it , Patricia Corcoran , president of nonprofit Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery , wrote in an email .
In an effort to protect the `` iconic gravesite , '' the group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s headstone and that of her sister , Mary S. Anthony , for use during election season , and people can put their `` I Voted '' stickers on the sleeves .
A fire was set Sunday in a Boston ballot drop box holding more than 120 ballots in what Massachusetts election officials said appears to have been a `` deliberate attack , '' now under investigation by the FBI .
The fire that was set around 4 a.m. in a ballot drop box outside the Boston Public Library downtown , Massachusetts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s office said .
There were 122 ballots inside the box when it was emptied Sunday morning , and 87 of them were still legible and able to be processed , Galvin ’ s office said .
Voters can go online to see whether their ballot was processed .
Those who used that drop box between Saturday afternoon and 4 a.m. Sunday and can ’ t confirm the status of their ballot online should contact the Boston Elections Department immediately , officials said .
In Ohio , advocates work to protect nursing home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an outreach team with the Franklin County Board of Elections , Shirley Royer rolls her cart into county jails , nursing homes , psychiatric facilities and hospitals to make sure eligible voters get their chance to cast ballots .
`` I 'm the poll worker , and I 'm here , '' Royer will say , reassuring the elderly and frail that she can assist with reading ballots , marking them properly and keeping them private and secure .
She and other elections officials across the state mask up and have continued to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 has complicated their field work .
Senior communities that had long been polling sites can not safely operate as voting locations this year .
Many residents still ca n't come and go freely .
And family members calling by phone sometimes find it difficult to ascertain whether a loved one has voted successfully .
`` Never have we faced anything like this , '' Royer said .
Election problems : What to know This cheat sheet from Columbia Journalism Review offers tips for media organizations reporting on Election 2020 .
Voting problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year and , as CJR notes , hiccups such as voting machines not working or polling places opening late do n't mean anything is `` rigged . ''
• Some problems , however , are significant .
CJR recommends the media scrutinize areas that have a history of voter suppression or obstructing minority voters , calling out Georgia as a place to monitor .
• Do n't expect a winner on Election Night .
This year is different because mail-in ballots could be as high as 30 % .
Previously , that number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will take a while to tally .
• Seriously , expect to wait .
State vote certification deadlines differ and do n't have to be reported to the federal level until Dec. 8 .
Additionally , the Electoral College doesn ’ t meet until Dec. 14 .
New Hampshire AG says state ca n't ban armed voters from polling places As opposed to Michigan , a fellow open-carry state that has moved to ban voters from bringing firearms into polling sites , New Hampshire wo n't attempt to keep armed voters away .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not have that authority but will be on the lookout for voter intimidation in the upcoming election .
`` We are not able to use any of our New Hampshire election laws to prohibit a voter from entering to vote if they have a firearm , and that includes if the polling place is a school , ” said Assistant AG Nicholas Chong Yen , according to NHPR.org .
The website said some New Hampshire poll workers and voters have expressed concern about the presence of armed individuals at polling places .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up national hotline to answer questions about election laws Nearly 24,000 lawyers are volunteering to help voters across the country navigate changes in what has become an unprecedented election cycle .
Organizers of Election Protection , a national coalition of civil rights and voting rights groups , said the number of volunteers has quadrupled since the 2016 presidential election and the 2018 midterm elections .
They ’ re bracing for even more calls as Election Day nears and in the days and weeks following .
The Election Protection hotline ( 866-OUR-VOTE ) is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ramped up in recent weeks as millions started casting ballots early in some states .
The hotline has received more than 100,000 calls since July , averaging about 7,000 a day , organizers said .
At this point in 2016 , the group had fielded 21,000 calls since January of that year .
Headlines from elsewhere and resources on voting • From ProPublica : Their Electionland project goes deep on issues that can affect eligible voters ' ability to cast a ballot .
• From Pew/Stateline : The Barriers to the Ballot Box @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places impact communities .
• Ballotopedia : Resources and guides to not just the election , but also voting .
• Associated Press : More voting headlines that should be on your radar .
☑How to make sure your a mail-in ballot is counted and not discarded .
🗳 USA TODAY 's Voter Guide has everything you need on registering to vote , when your state begins voting and what the candidates think about the issues .
📧For updates to your inbox , subscribe to our daily On Politics newsletter .

Ryan W. Miller, Cara Richardson and Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY

Voting 2020 live updates: NYC lines raise worries of suppression; Supreme Court upholds Wisconsin law; Florida could set turnout record
Show Caption Hide Caption For early voting, voting locations or registration lookup, we can help Interested in early voting? Voting locations? Find out if you're registered to vote and happenings in your state at vote.usatoday.com USA TODAY
For the latest headlines on voting across the U.S., check out Tuesday's news here.
Most experts predict scattered violence is the worst the United States could experience this Election Day, given isolated incidents that have already taken place this year, USA TODAY's Trevor Hughes reports. There are reports of some people even stocking up and preparing to hunker down to ride out a possible wave of sustained election-related chaos.
The angst follows months of widespread Black Lives Matter social justice protests, more than 90% of which were peaceful. But some conservative news outlets and GOP leaders have pointed to looting and destruction to argue that more federal law enforcement is needed.
Some context: President Donald Trump already has called votes into question and won't commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the results are in. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has repeatedly said the U.S. military has no role in the election.
More news to keep in mind: We're eight days away from Election Day. USA TODAY is keeping track of what's happening as voters around the country cast ballots. Keep refreshing this page for updates.
Unlike Michigan, an open-carry state that has moved to ban firearms at polling sites, New Hampshire won't try to keep armed voters away.
The FBI is investigating a "deliberate attack" on a ballot drop box outside a library in Massachusetts that was set on fire Sunday.
Native Americans have been disproportionally impacted by the coronavirus, and they face extra difficulties in choosing elected leaders who might help protect them. (Latest updates on COVID-19 can be found here.)
If you want a long read: We mailed 64 letters and packages in battleground states to check on mail delays. Here’s what we found.
Voters have been casting ballots in recent weeks: Numbers compiled by @electproject show 59.4 million people have voted. In other numbers, the Guardian and ProPublica report 13.8% of registered voters in swing states have had their mail-in ballots accepted.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Wisconsin's voting laws Monday, rejecting an effort to require the counting of absentee ballots that are sent back to election officials on or just before Election Day.
The court's 5-3 ruling means that absentee ballots will be counted only if they are in the hands of municipal clerks by the time polls close on Nov. 3.
The justices determined the courts shouldn't be the ones to decide the election rules amid the coronavirus pandemic that is surging in Wisconsin and across the world.
– Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on Monday criticized the long wait times voters in New York were facing at early voting locations as unacceptable, while New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called for more voting machines to be installed.
Some voters reported waiting in line for hours since early voting kicked off in New York on Saturday. Ocasio-Cortez said she was "thrilled" to see so many voters, but "there is no place in the United States of America where two-, three-, four-hour waits to vote is acceptable. ... Just because it's happening in a blue state doesn't mean that it's not voter suppression."
Long lines of voters stretched for blocks Monday around many of the 88 polling sites opened by the New York City Board of Elections for the city and state's first early voting in a presidential election. The polling sites were a fraction of the number open on Election Day.
In all, 193,915 people voted on Saturday and Sunday, according to the board, which has been plagued by other problems this year, as thousands of voters received absentee ballots with the wrong names on them.
– Kevin McCoy
More than 41% of eligible voters have already cast their ballots in Florida, which might come close to matching its record for highest rate of voter turnout in a presidential election.
The state Division of Elections said Monday that more than 6 million early ballots have been cast in Florida, the third largest total in the nation behind Texas and California. Florida has 14.4 million registered voters. The state's modern record for turnout rate was set in 1992 at 83%.
According to the Division of Elections, as of Monday morning registered Democrats outpaced registered Republicans in voting by mail, 1.79 million to 1.18 million, while Republicans held the edge in in-person early voting, 1.02 million to 767,000.
In Iowa, a swing state with tightly contested races for the presidency and a U.S. Senate seat, election officials are gearing up for possible disruptions and encouraging eligible residents to vote early partly to reduce the likelihood of Election Day trouble.
County auditors have expressed concern about voter intimidation or other issues, in some cases boosting security. Multiple auditors had said they're worried about people bringing guns into more polling places, as permitted under a new Iowa law; about disputes among voters over wearing masks — which aren’t required on Election Day despite the COVID-19 pandemic; and about the possibility that some Iowans may be inspired by recent national political rhetoric to challenge whether others are qualified to vote.
– Jason Clayworth, Des Moines Register
What has become an Election Day ritual in Rochester, New York, will look different this year.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, people are welcome to make the pilgrimage to Mount Hope Cemetery to pay tribute to Susan B. Anthony at her gravesite. But in a departure, visitors won’t be able to place their “I Voted” stickers directly on the famed suffragist’s headstone.
During a springtime restoration project, it became clear that the fragile marble marker had sustained damage from a combination of adhesive residue and the solvents and methods needed to remove it, Patricia Corcoran, president of nonprofit Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery, wrote in an email.
In an effort to protect the "iconic gravesite," the group had clear plastic sleeves made for Anthony’s headstone and that of her sister, Mary S. Anthony, for use during election season, and people can put their "I Voted" stickers on the sleeves.
– Marcia Greenwood, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
How a contentious election affects a peaceful transition of power What history has shown us about contested elections and peaceful transitions of power. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
A fire was set Sunday in a Boston ballot drop box holding more than 120 ballots in what Massachusetts election officials said appears to have been a "deliberate attack," now under investigation by the FBI.
The fire that was set around 4 a.m. in a ballot drop box outside the Boston Public Library downtown, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s office said.
There were 122 ballots inside the box when it was emptied Sunday morning, and 87 of them were still legible and able to be processed, Galvin’s office said. Voters can go online to see whether their ballot was processed. Those who used that drop box between Saturday afternoon and 4 a.m. Sunday and can’t confirm the status of their ballot online should contact the Boston Elections Department immediately, officials said.
As the leader of an outreach team with the Franklin County Board of Elections, Shirley Royer rolls her cart into county jails, nursing homes, psychiatric facilities and hospitals to make sure eligible voters get their chance to cast ballots.
"I'm the poll worker, and I'm here," Royer will say, reassuring the elderly and frail that she can assist with reading ballots, marking them properly and keeping them private and secure.
She and other elections officials across the state mask up and have continued to head out during the pandemic. But COVID-19 has complicated their field work. Senior communities that had long been polling sites cannot safely operate as voting locations this year. Many residents still can't come and go freely. And family members calling by phone sometimes find it difficult to ascertain whether a loved one has voted successfully.
"Never have we faced anything like this," Royer said.
– Rita Price, The Columbus Dispatch
This cheat sheet from Columbia Journalism Review offers tips for media organizations reporting on Election 2020.
Voting problems aren't failures. They happen every year and, as CJR notes, hiccups such as voting machines not working or polling places opening late don't mean anything is "rigged."
Some problems, however, are significant. CJR recommends the media scrutinize areas that have a history of voter suppression or obstructing minority voters, calling out Georgia as a place to monitor.
CJR recommends the media scrutinize areas that have a history of voter suppression or obstructing minority voters, calling out Georgia as a place to monitor. Don't expect a winner on Election Night . This year is different because mail-in ballots could be as high as 30%. Previously, that number was 3%-5%. It will take a while to tally.
. This year is different because mail-in ballots could be as high as 30%. Previously, that number was 3%-5%. It will take a while to tally. Seriously, expect to wait. State vote certification deadlines differ and don't have to be reported to the federal level until Dec. 8. Additionally, the Electoral College doesn’t meet until Dec. 14.
As opposed to Michigan, a fellow open-carry state that has moved to ban voters from bringing firearms into polling sites, New Hampshire won't attempt to keep armed voters away. The Attorney General's office said it does not have that authority but will be on the lookout for voter intimidation in the upcoming election.
"We are not able to use any of our New Hampshire election laws to prohibit a voter from entering to vote if they have a firearm, and that includes if the polling place is a school,” said Assistant AG Nicholas Chong Yen, according to NHPR.org.
The website said some New Hampshire poll workers and voters have expressed concern about the presence of armed individuals at polling places.
– Jorge L. Ortiz
Nearly 24,000 lawyers are volunteering to help voters across the country navigate changes in what has become an unprecedented election cycle. Organizers of Election Protection, a national coalition of civil rights and voting rights groups, said the number of volunteers has quadrupled since the 2016 presidential election and the 2018 midterm elections. They’re bracing for even more calls as Election Day nears and in the days and weeks following.
The Election Protection hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) is available all year, but calls have ramped up in recent weeks as millions started casting ballots early in some states. The hotline has received more than 100,000 calls since July, averaging about 7,000 a day, organizers said. At this point in 2016, the group had fielded 21,000 calls since January of that year.
– Deborah Barfield Berry
From ProPublica: Their Electionland project goes deep on issues that can affect eligible voters' ability to cast a ballot.
Their Electionland project goes deep on issues that can affect eligible voters' ability to cast a ballot. From Pew/Stateline: The Barriers to the Ballot Box project takes on how changes to polling places impact communities.
The Barriers to the Ballot Box project takes on how changes to polling places impact communities. Ballotopedia : Resources and guides to not just the election, but also voting.
: Resources and guides to not just the election, but also voting. Associated Press: More voting headlines that should be on your radar.
☑How to make sure your a mail-in ballot is counted and not discarded.
🗳 USA TODAY's Voter Guide has everything you need on registering to vote, when your state begins voting and what the candidates think about the issues.
📧For updates to your inbox, subscribe to our daily On Politics newsletter.
Contributing: Associated Press


usatoday--2020-10-27--Senate leaders' last arguments before Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation

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usatoday--2020-10-26--Biden holds overall lead in Wisconsin, with big edge among early voters, in new UW poll

MILWAUKEE – Joe Biden has run up a big lead over President Donald Trump in Wisconsin among those who have already voted for president , according to a poll released Monday by the Elections Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison .
And while Trump leads among those who have yet to vote , it ’ s not enough to erase Biden ’ s overall advantage , according to the poll .
Biden leads Trump 53 % -44 % in the survey of 647 likely voters in Wisconsin Oct. 13 to 21 – a bigger lead than Biden had in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 46 % .
The poll also found Biden extending his lead in Pennsylvania from 4 to 8 points and in Michigan from 6 to 10 points .
These three Great Lakes battlegrounds , carried narrowly by Trump four years ago , are at the epicenter of the 2020 race .
More : The week in polls : Trump gains in 9 of 12 swing states , but Biden still leads in 10 of them The poll is a panel survey , meaning it has interviewed many of the same voters several times over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gauge how opinions have shifted .
It has found that virtually all voters who supported either Trump or Biden this summer continue to support the same candidate .
“ The difference in the final days is that a larger share of undecided and potential minor party voters has come to support Biden , ” the poll reported .
More than 1.3 million Wisconsinites have already voted , most of them by mail , some casting their ballots early and in-person .
Polls have shown for some time that Democrats are more likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans are .
The poll found Biden far ahead among those who have already voted ( 73 % -26 % ) and Trump ahead among the larger group of people who have yet to vote ( 57 % -39 % ) .
Trump ’ s job rating in Wisconsin in the online survey , conducted by YouGov , is 44 % approve and 54 % disapprove .
Among those surveyed , 46 % said the Senate should confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and 39 % opposed her confirmation .
The polls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters of Supreme Court appointments since Barrett 's nomination .
It was selected as the top concern facing the country by 7 % of Trump voters and 3 % of Biden voters .
The coronavirus outbreak was the top concern of 51 % of Biden voters .
The economy was the top concern of 45 % of Trump voters .

Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Biden holds overall lead in Wisconsin, with big edge among early voters, in new UW poll
Show Caption Hide Caption Early in-person voting starts in Wisconsin Voters across the presidential battleground state of Wisconsin are lining up to cast their ballots on the first day of early in-person voting. (Oct. 20) AP
MILWAUKEE – Joe Biden has run up a big lead over President Donald Trump in Wisconsin among those who have already voted for president, according to a poll released Monday by the Elections Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
And while Trump leads among those who have yet to vote, it’s not enough to erase Biden’s overall advantage, according to the poll.
Biden leads Trump 53%-44% in the survey of 647 likely voters in Wisconsin Oct. 13 to 21 – a bigger lead than Biden had in September when he led 50% to 46%.
The poll also found Biden extending his lead in Pennsylvania from 4 to 8 points and in Michigan from 6 to 10 points. These three Great Lakes battlegrounds, carried narrowly by Trump four years ago, are at the epicenter of the 2020 race.
More: The week in polls: Trump gains in 9 of 12 swing states, but Biden still leads in 10 of them
The poll is a panel survey, meaning it has interviewed many of the same voters several times over the course of the election year to gauge how opinions have shifted.
It has found that virtually all voters who supported either Trump or Biden this summer continue to support the same candidate.
“The difference in the final days is that a larger share of undecided and potential minor party voters has come to support Biden,” the poll reported.
More than 1.3 million Wisconsinites have already voted, most of them by mail, some casting their ballots early and in-person. Polls have shown for some time that Democrats are more likely to vote by mail in the pandemic that Republicans are.
The poll found Biden far ahead among those who have already voted (73%-26%) and Trump ahead among the larger group of people who have yet to vote (57%-39%).
For early voting, voting locations or registration lookup, we can help Interested in early voting? Voting locations? Find out if you're registered to vote and happenings in your state at vote.usatoday.com USA TODAY
Trump’s job rating in Wisconsin in the online survey, conducted by YouGov, is 44% approve and 54% disapprove.
Among those surveyed, 46% said the Senate should confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and 39% opposed her confirmation. The polls found no increase in the importance to voters of Supreme Court appointments since Barrett's nomination. It was selected as the top concern facing the country by 7% of Trump voters and 3% of Biden voters.
The coronavirus outbreak was the top concern of 51% of Biden voters. The economy was the top concern of 45% of Trump voters.


usatoday--2020-10-26--Hillary Clinton: Thought of second Trump term makes me 'literally sick to my stomach'

In a podcast released Monday , former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said the thought of a second term with President Donald Trump makes her `` literally sick to my stomach . ''
`` I ca n't entertain the idea of him winning , so let 's just preface it by that , '' Clinton told Kara Swisher , as a guest on Swisher 's New York Times Opinion podcast .
`` It makes me literally sick to my stomach to think that we 'd have four more years of this abuse and destruction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ norms and our values , and lessening of our leadership ...
The list goes on , '' she said .
In a 42-minute conversation , the two also discussed the 2016 presidential election , shifts seen among voters over the past four years and the persisting challenges of being a woman in politics .
Clinton 's dislike of the President is n't one-sided .
Trump continues to criticize Clinton and refer to her as `` Crooked , '' as in an Oct. 17 tweet .
`` Joe Biden is a corrupt politician — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enterprise , '' he wrote .
`` This makes Crooked Hillary Clinton look like amateur hour ! ''
This election year , Clinton has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate , Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-Calif. ) .
She 's helped raise millions for the campaign and has vocalized her support on social media .
Clinton has urged her followers to vote early , and cast their ballots for Biden-Harris — most recently , in a Monday post that also marked her birthday .
`` It 's my birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you reach out to one person in your life who may not vote this year and encourage them to turn out for Biden-Harris , '' Clinton wrote on Instagram .
`` All of us have more power than we know . ''
In April , Biden referred to Clinton as `` a woman who should be President of the United States right now '' and said he wished he was campaigning for her re-election instead .
Fact check : Hillary Clinton , not Joe Biden , used the phrase 'super predators' Voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden leads Donald Trump in Texas poll ; New Hampshire ca n't ban armed voters ; Facebook

Hillary Clinton: Thought of second Trump term makes me 'literally sick to my stomach'
Show Caption Hide Caption DNC: Hillary wishes 'Trump knew how to be a president' Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she wishes President Trump knew how to be a president in her remarks at the 2020 DNC. USA TODAY
In a podcast released Monday, former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said the thought of a second term with President Donald Trump makes her "literally sick to my stomach."
"I can't entertain the idea of him winning, so let's just preface it by that," Clinton told Kara Swisher, as a guest on Swisher's New York Times Opinion podcast.
"It makes me literally sick to my stomach to think that we'd have four more years of this abuse and destruction of our institutions, and damaging of our norms and our values, and lessening of our leadership... The list goes on," she said.
In a 42-minute conversation, the two also discussed the 2016 presidential election, shifts seen among voters over the past four years and the persisting challenges of being a woman in politics.
Clinton's dislike of the President isn't one-sided. Trump continues to criticize Clinton and refer to her as "Crooked," as in an Oct. 17 tweet.
"Joe Biden is a corrupt politician — and the Biden family is a criminal enterprise," he wrote. "This makes Crooked Hillary Clinton look like amateur hour!"
This election year, Clinton has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.). She's helped raise millions for the campaign and has vocalized her support on social media.
Clinton has urged her followers to vote early, and cast their ballots for Biden-Harris — most recently, in a Monday post that also marked her birthday.
"It's my birthday. Here's my one wish: that you reach out to one person in your life who may not vote this year and encourage them to turn out for Biden-Harris," Clinton wrote on Instagram. "All of us have more power than we know."
In April, Biden referred to Clinton as "a woman who should be President of the United States right now" and said he wished he was campaigning for her re-election instead.
Fact check: Hillary Clinton, not Joe Biden, used the phrase 'super predators'
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usatoday--2020-10-27--How do Trump's extraordinary betrayals stand up against history? He could be the worst.

It is not a small thing to call the president of the United States a traitor .
But it is an even greater offense to fail to call him one if he has betrayed his country as often and as egregiously as Donald Trump has done .
As the depth of Trump ’ s active collaboration with Russia became clear in 2016 and 2017 , as he was revealed to be surrounded by men who were compromised by their ties to Russia , as he orchestrated a cover-up of his wrongdoing , fired and impeded those who would investigate it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his behalf , it was not uncommon to hear critics apply strong labels to what the president had done .
Trump himself has applied the word `` treason '' almost casually to his political enemies .
But treason is very narrowly defined by the Constitution .
Article III specifies , “ Treason against the United States , shall consist only in levying war against them , or in adhering to their enemies , giving them aid and comfort.
” While it is undoubtedly true that Trump has adhered to a foreign adversary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much aid and comfort , the courts have determined that an enemy can only be a country against which we have declared war .
That is an antiquated idea in a time during which undeclared wars are far more common and cyber conflict , for example , may be an almost permanent feature of an international relationship .
But it is binding .
That said , the dictionary definition of a traitor is “ a person who betrays a friend , country or principle.
” There is no doubt that Trump has betrayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is a matter of public record that he encouraged our Russian adversaries to become involved in the 2016 election .
When the intelligence community provided evidence of the threat posed by Russia , we saw Trump dismiss it , ignore it , fail in his duty to “ preserve , protect and defend.
” We have seen him use the power of his office to reward and celebrate the Russians and to condemn Americans in the CIA and the FBI and elsewhere who would seek to impede the Russian attacks on our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rule of law in the United States and alter U.S. policy in ways that empowered the Russians and , specifically , enabled them to interfere yet again in our elections .
Relentless adversary : Russia never stopped trying to sway elections and sow mistrust .
Best thing to do is vote .
The Russia betrayal is the original sin of the Trump presidency .
And since Russian President Vladimir Putin helped Trump win office , not a week has gone by that we have not been confronted by its consequences — attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over in the Oval Office , hacks put atop the intelligence community to suppress warnings about Russia , messages from the president validating Putin propaganda over the findings of U.S. national security professionals , embracing Russian positions on issues like Ukraine , giving Russia a free hand in Syria , pulling out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in a way to give Russia more freedom to develop its defenses .
Investigations into this betrayal have been quashed .
But the facts — close ties between Trump and his team with Russians and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Manafort and Rudy Giuliani ) direct interaction with known Russian intelligence operatives — have been established .
There have been other betrayals , of course : Rewarding foreign despots who might benefit Trump businesses .
Every corrupt act of placing self-interest ahead of the national interest .
Seeking to pressure Ukrainians into helping defeat a potential political adversary , the act that led to Trump ’ s impeachment .
Placing personal political fortunes ahead of the lives and well-being of hundreds of thousands of Americans , now victims of the COVID-19 catastrophe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and again .
And there has been a massive effort by him and his political allies to quash this truth , to cloud perceptions with disinformation , to claim critical elements of it were a hoax .
To defend the country , to ensure the survival of our democracy and to ultimately undo the damage Trump and Putin and their enablers and cronies have done , it was essential that the facts be brought to light .
But how could that be done in a way that would stand up to scrutiny and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trump presidency ?
As a historian and a student of the presidency and of power , I know that history is the highest court , that its jurisdiction knows no boundaries and that its final verdict can not be appealed .
Further , I understood that it was essential not to allow Trump ’ s serial betrayals to become somehow “ normalized ” or devalued in the acid back and forth of our daily political debate .
The best way to convey the extraordinary nature of Trump ’ s abuses and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the facts speak for themselves against the backdrop of history .
It is essential to objectively ask , how do his acts compare with those who have come before him ?
Where does he stand alongside Benedict Arnold , Aaron Burr , Jefferson Davis , John Brown , the Rosenbergs , Aldrich Ames , Robert Hanssen ?
Each of their stories is different ( Brown , convicted and hanged for treason , was a mistreated hero ; Arnold was an American war hero before he became our most notorious traitor ) .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have done in my new book , “ Traitor : A History of American Betrayal from Benedict Arnold to Donald Trump , ” we can see what he has done in context , dispassionately , set apart from the spin and the apologists .
The 2020 election presents us with an existential choice .
If we reelect this wannabe authoritarian , this puppet of foreign autocrats , he and they will be not just validated but empowered .
Whatever Trump ’ s motivation , we have seen him remake our judiciary and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has degraded America on the global stage and profoundly weakened us .
All that is the price of his betrayals to date .
Should he be given four more years to carry them forward , our democracy might never recover .
We must see him for the traitor he is and see that because of the high office he held and his complete absence of character or care for the country , he may well be the worst of all those who have betrayed America in the past .
David Rothkopf ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State Radio '' and CEO of the Rothkopf Group media and podcasting company .
His new book , `` Traitor : A History of American Betrayal from Benedict Arnold to Donald Trump , '' is out Tuesday .

How do Trump's extraordinary betrayals stand up against history? He could be the worst. Putting Trump in context is the best way to highlight and understand his betrayals. History is the highest court, and its verdict can't be appealed.
It is not a small thing to call the president of the United States a traitor. But it is an even greater offense to fail to call him one if he has betrayed his country as often and as egregiously as Donald Trump has done.
As the depth of Trump’s active collaboration with Russia became clear in 2016 and 2017, as he was revealed to be surrounded by men who were compromised by their ties to Russia, as he orchestrated a cover-up of his wrongdoing, fired and impeded those who would investigate it and serially rewarded Russia for its efforts on his behalf, it was not uncommon to hear critics apply strong labels to what the president had done. Trump himself has applied the word "treason" almost casually to his political enemies.
But treason is very narrowly defined by the Constitution. Article III specifies, “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.” While it is undoubtedly true that Trump has adhered to a foreign adversary, Russia, and has given it much aid and comfort, the courts have determined that an enemy can only be a country against which we have declared war. That is an antiquated idea in a time during which undeclared wars are far more common and cyber conflict, for example, may be an almost permanent feature of an international relationship. But it is binding.
Trump has repeatedly betrayed US
That said, the dictionary definition of a traitor is “a person who betrays a friend, country or principle.” There is no doubt that Trump has betrayed the country time and time again. It is a matter of public record that he encouraged our Russian adversaries to become involved in the 2016 election. When the intelligence community provided evidence of the threat posed by Russia, we saw Trump dismiss it, ignore it, fail in his duty to “preserve, protect and defend.”
We have seen him use the power of his office to reward and celebrate the Russians and to condemn Americans in the CIA and the FBI and elsewhere who would seek to impede the Russian attacks on our democracy. We have watched him undermine the rule of law in the United States and alter U.S. policy in ways that empowered the Russians and, specifically, enabled them to interfere yet again in our elections.
Relentless adversary: Russia never stopped trying to sway elections and sow mistrust. Best thing to do is vote.
The Russia betrayal is the original sin of the Trump presidency. And since Russian President Vladimir Putin helped Trump win office, not a week has gone by that we have not been confronted by its consequences — attacks on our allies, classified information handed over in the Oval Office, hacks put atop the intelligence community to suppress warnings about Russia, messages from the president validating Putin propaganda over the findings of U.S. national security professionals, embracing Russian positions on issues like Ukraine, giving Russia a free hand in Syria, pulling out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in a way to give Russia more freedom to develop its defenses.
Investigations into this betrayal have been quashed. But the facts — close ties between Trump and his team with Russians and (in the case of people like Paul Manafort and Rudy Giuliani) direct interaction with known Russian intelligence operatives — have been established.
There have been other betrayals, of course: Rewarding foreign despots who might benefit Trump businesses. Every corrupt act of placing self-interest ahead of the national interest. Seeking to pressure Ukrainians into helping defeat a potential political adversary, the act that led to Trump’s impeachment. Placing personal political fortunes ahead of the lives and well-being of hundreds of thousands of Americans, now victims of the COVID-19 catastrophe.
Trump has betrayed the country again and again. And there has been a massive effort by him and his political allies to quash this truth, to cloud perceptions with disinformation, to claim critical elements of it were a hoax. To defend the country, to ensure the survival of our democracy and to ultimately undo the damage Trump and Putin and their enablers and cronies have done, it was essential that the facts be brought to light.
But how could that be done in a way that would stand up to scrutiny and stand out amidst the daily outrages of the Trump presidency? As a historian and a student of the presidency and of power, I know that history is the highest court, that its jurisdiction knows no boundaries and that its final verdict cannot be appealed. Further, I understood that it was essential not to allow Trump’s serial betrayals to become somehow “normalized” or devalued in the acid back and forth of our daily political debate.
Trump in historical context
The best way to convey the extraordinary nature of Trump’s abuses and the damage he has done is to let the facts speak for themselves against the backdrop of history. It is essential to objectively ask, how do his acts compare with those who have come before him? Where does he stand alongside Benedict Arnold, Aaron Burr, Jefferson Davis, John Brown, the Rosenbergs, Aldrich Ames, Robert Hanssen?
Each of their stories is different (Brown, convicted and hanged for treason, was a mistreated hero; Arnold was an American war hero before he became our most notorious traitor). But by placing Trump among them, as I have done in my new book, “Traitor: A History of American Betrayal from Benedict Arnold to Donald Trump,” we can see what he has done in context, dispassionately, set apart from the spin and the apologists.
Retired Marine generals: Trump's dangerous isolationism weakens America and strengthens our adversaries
The 2020 election presents us with an existential choice. If we reelect this wannabe authoritarian, this puppet of foreign autocrats, he and they will be not just validated but empowered. Whatever Trump’s motivation, we have seen him remake our judiciary and undermine our system of justice. He has degraded America on the global stage and profoundly weakened us.
All that is the price of his betrayals to date. Should he be given four more years to carry them forward, our democracy might never recover. We must see him for the traitor he is and see that because of the high office he held and his complete absence of character or care for the country, he may well be the worst of all those who have betrayed America in the past.
David Rothkopf (@djrothkopf) is host of "Deep State Radio" and CEO of the Rothkopf Group media and podcasting company. His new book, "Traitor: A History of American Betrayal from Benedict Arnold to Donald Trump," is out Tuesday.


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Voting 2020 live updates: Want your mail-in vote to count? Better mail it today; early voting continues in crucial Florida, across US

Voters relying on the post office to deliver their ballots should drop them in the mail today as a `` common-sense measure '' to ensure they arrive in time to be counted , the Postal Service says .
Most states require ballots to be received by Election Day , some earlier .
`` Our general recommendation is that , as a common-sense measure , you mail your completed ballot before Election Day , and at least one week prior to your state ’ s deadline , '' the Postal Service said in a statement .
Mail ballots have gained a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , with many voters anxious about to going to the polls in-person .
( Follow Tuesday 's COVID-19 news here . )
Some context : The Postal Service and its leader , Louis DeJoy fueled controversy after ordering that some mail sorting machines be dismantled and deactivated .
Overtime was barred , and carriers and trucks were required to start routes at certain times , regardless of whether the mail was ready .
A lawsuit temporarily blocked the new operational changes that were criticized as causing delayed mail delivery .
News from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballots have been rolling in for more than a week and with so much attention on absentee voting options , election supervisors said they expect potentially 60 % of the state 's registered voters to have cast ballots before Nov. 3 .
More news to keep in mind : We 're seven days away from Election Day .
USA TODAY is keeping track of what 's happening as voters around the country cast ballots .
Keep refreshing this page for updates .
• Clerks have asked Wisconsin 's high court to issue an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes are counted despite a misprint on tens of thousands of ballots .
Also in Wisconsin : The Supreme Court upheld current voting law , a win for the GOP .
• A Florida man is accused of stealing a bulldozer to run over Biden-Harris signs in yards in a predominantly Black neighborhood .
• If you encounter intimidation at the polls on Election Day , here 's what to do .
Looking for a long read ?
Americans worried about Election Day violence and chaos are buying guns and toilet paper .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by @ electproject show at least 64.7 million people have already cast their ballots .
In other numbers , the Guardian and ProPublica report 22 % of registered voters in swing states have had their mail-in ballots accepted .
USA TODAY 's politics team has the latest updates from the campaign trail here .
The 64 million-plus votes already cast represent 37 % more than all pre-election votes cast for the 2016 election , according to University of Florida Professor Michael McDonald 's U.S .
Elections Project .
The current vote total is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago .
All this , McDonald says , is good news .
Concerns about the ability to conduct an election during a pandemic appear somewhat allayed .
Not only are people voting , but they are voting over a longer period of time , thereby `` spreading out the workload '' election officials face , McDonald says .
`` Yes , there have been problems , and in many places lines are intolerably long , '' McDonald says .
`` But , people are voting .
And there are more opportunities for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Americans ’ resilience and support for their democracy is very heartening in these trying times . ''
Battleground Florida : GOP catching up to Democrats in votes cast In the Sunshine State , Republicans are counting on a surge during in-person early voting and on Election Day to overcome the advantage in mail ballots notched by Democrats so far .
A week ago , Florida Democrats had cast 481,892 more votes than Republicans .
By Sunday morning , aided by in-person early voting , the lead had dropped by 119,043 votes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters are expected to vote on Election Day .
Florida is among the states whose electoral college votes ( 29 ) are crucial .
To win Florida , Trump will need a solid showing with absentee voters .
In August , he backtracked on railing against mail-voting there , which he has done continually without any evidence of fraud , calling Florida an exception .
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Wisconsin 's voting laws , rejecting an effort to require the counting of absentee ballots that are sent back to election officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The court 's 5-3 ruling Monday means that absentee ballots will be counted only if they are in the hands of municipal clerks by the time polls close on Nov. 3 .
The justices determined the courts should n't decide the state 's election rules .
Democrats , their allies and some nonpartisan groups in the battleground state had argued the state law requiring absentee ballots to be returned by Election Day should be loosened because of the pandemic and a slowing of mail service .
Indiana voters can not petition county judges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past 6 p.m. should problems emerge on Election Day , a federal appeals court has ruled .
A law passed by the GOP-led Legislature last year gives county election officials the sole power to make those requests .
A three-judge panel on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the law does not infringe on Hoosiers ' right to vote .
The ruling also said that the lower court executed poor judgment in its original ruling in September against the election law because the court acted too close to the Nov. 3 elections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic ensued in this country this March to adjust to the election rules , the plaintiff had more than a year to challenge these amendments , ” wrote the judges , referring to voting rights group Common Cause Indiana .
Wisconsin Supreme Court to review misprint on thousands of ballots Election clerks asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday to issue an order that will allow them to make sure all votes are counted despite a misprint on tens of thousands of ballots in northeastern Wisconsin .
About 24,600 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a misprinted `` timing mark '' along their edges .
Electronic tabulators use those marks to read the ballots , and they ca n't count the ones with the errors on them .
State law does n't provide a clear way to address the problem , and the clerks are asking the justices to help them figure out what to do .
State law requires defective ballots to be remade by clerks so they can be fed into machines .
Remaking the ballots would be time-consuming , and clerks fear they will miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes by 4 p.m. on the day after the election .
A 26-year-old man has been accused of stealing a bulldozer from a Florida construction site , driving it into a neighborhood and knocking down campaign signs for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , according to authorities and homeowners .
The man took the bulldozer in Haines City , Florida , on Saturday and repeatedly destroyed Biden signs in full view of people who live in the neighborhood , witnesses said .
James Blight was charged with grand theft auto and trespassing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Former Vice Mayor Adam Burgess lives in the central Florida neighborhood , which he said is predominantly Black .
He called it a hate crime .
No more putting ‘ I Voted ’ stickers on Susan B. Anthony ’ s headstone in NY What has become an Election Day ritual in Rochester , New York , will look different this year .
Despite the coronavirus pandemic , people are welcome to make the pilgrimage to Mount Hope Cemetery to pay tribute to Susan B. Anthony at her gravesite .
But in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to place their “ I Voted ” stickers directly on the famed suffragist ’ s headstone .
During a springtime restoration project , it became clear that the fragile marble marker had sustained damage from a combination of adhesive residue and the solvents and methods needed to remove it , Patricia Corcoran , president of nonprofit Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery , wrote in an email .
In an effort to protect the `` iconic gravesite , '' the group had clear plastic sleeves made for Anthony ’ s headstone and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for use during election season , and people can put their `` I Voted '' stickers on the sleeves .
Election problems : What to know This cheat sheet from Columbia Journalism Review offers tips for media organizations reporting on Election 2020 .
Voting problems are n't failures .
They happen every year and , as CJR notes , hiccups such as voting machines not working or polling places opening late do n't mean anything is `` rigged . ''
• Some problems , however , are significant .
CJR recommends the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of voter suppression or obstructing minority voters , calling out Georgia as a place to monitor .
• Do n't expect a winner on Election Night .
This year is different because mail-in ballots could be as high as 30 % .
Previously , that number was 3 % -5 % .
It will take a while to tally .
• Seriously , expect to wait .
State vote certification deadlines differ and do n't have to be reported to the federal level until Dec. 8 .
Additionally , the Electoral College doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nearly 24,000 lawyers are volunteering to help voters across the country navigate changes in what has become an unprecedented election cycle .
Organizers of Election Protection , a national coalition of civil rights and voting rights groups , said the number of volunteers has quadrupled since the 2016 presidential election and the 2018 midterm elections .
They ’ re bracing for even more calls as Election Day nears and in the days and weeks following .
The Election Protection hotline ( 866-OUR-VOTE ) is available all year , but calls have ramped up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballots early in some states .
The hotline has received more than 100,000 calls since July , averaging about 7,000 a day , organizers said .
At this point in 2016 , the group had fielded 21,000 calls since January of that year .
Headlines from elsewhere and resources on voting • From ProPublica : Their Electionland project goes deep on issues that can affect eligible voters ' ability to cast a ballot .
• From Pew/Stateline : The Barriers to the Ballot Box project takes on how changes to polling places impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guides to not just the election , but also voting .
• Associated Press : More voting headlines that should be on your radar .
☑How to make sure your mail-in ballot is counted and not discarded .
🗳 USA TODAY 's Voter Guide has everything you need on registering to vote , when your state begins voting and what the candidates think about the issues .
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John Bacon and Cara Richardson, USA TODAY

Voting 2020 live updates: Trump urges Biden voters to 'spoil' ballot and vote for him; charges of voter suppression scheme in Ohio, Michigan
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Voters relying on the post office to deliver their ballots should drop them in the mail today as a "common-sense measure" to ensure they arrive in time to be counted, the Postal Service says.
Most states require ballots to be received by Election Day, some earlier.
>> More live updates: Wednesday's updates on voting across the US
"Our general recommendation is that, as a common-sense measure, you mail your completed ballot before Election Day, and at least one week prior to your state’s deadline," the Postal Service said in a statement. Mail ballots have gained a high profile this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, with many voters anxious about to going to the polls in-person. (Follow Tuesday's COVID-19 news here.)
Some context: The Postal Service and its leader, Louis DeJoy, fueled controversy after ordering that some mail sorting machines be dismantled and deactivated. Overtime was barred, and carriers and trucks were required to start routes at certain times, regardless of whether the mail was ready. A lawsuit temporarily blocked the new operational changes that were criticized as causing delayed mail delivery.
News from one swing state: In Florida, ballots have been rolling in for more than a week, and with so much attention on absentee voting options, election supervisors said they expect potentially 60% of the state's registered voters to have cast ballots before Nov. 3.
More news to keep in mind: We're seven days away from Election Day. USA TODAY is keeping track of what's happening as voters around the country cast ballots. Keep refreshing this page for updates. Here are the latest:
President Donald Trump lobbied early voters who backed Democratic challenger Joe Biden to change their votes in favor of four more Trump years. But can voters do that? Some states, including Michigan and Wisconsin, do allow voters to "spoil" their ballots and vote anew in some cases.
Two men facing voter intimidation charges in Michigan have been indicted in Ohio for a voter-suppression scheme.
Clerks have asked Wisconsin's high court to issue an order that would allow them to ensure votes are counted despite a misprint on tens of thousands of ballots. Also in Wisconsin: The Supreme Court upheld current voting law, a win for the GOP.
Know your voting rights: If you encounter intimidation at the polls on Election Day, here's what to do.
Looking for a long read? Americans worried about Election Day violence and chaos are buying guns and toilet paper. Check it out here.
Votes are rolling in: Numbers compiled by the U.S. Elections Project website show at least 64.7 million people have already cast their ballots. In other numbers, the Guardian and ProPublica report 22% of registered voters in swing states have had their mail-in ballots accepted. USA TODAY's politics team has the latest updates from the campaign trail here.
Why voter suppression in the US has increased since 2013 Civil rights experts point to long wait times to vote as a sign of growing voter suppression in the U.S. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
President Donald Trump, sensing a momentum swing in his favor, on Tuesday lobbied early voters who backed Democratic challenger Joe Biden to change their votes in favor of four more Trump years. Some states, including swing state Wisconsin, do allow voters to "spoil" their ballots and vote anew in some cases.
"Strongly Trending (Google) since immediately after the second debate is CAN I CHANGE MY VOTE?," Trump tweeted. "This refers changing it to me. The answer in most states is YES. Go do it. Most important Election of your life!"
In Wisconsin, "absentee voters can request to spoil their absentee ballot and have another ballot issued as long as the appropriate deadline to request the new absentee ballot has not passed." That deadline has not passed. In Michigan, another close state, the law allows voters to "spoil" their vote until 5 pm. on the Friday before Election Day.
Two men accused of voter intimidation against minorities in Michigan have been indicted on felony charges of telecommunications fraud and bribery in Ohio.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley said John "Jack'' Burkman, 54, of Arlington, Virginia, and Jacob Wohl, 22, of Los Angeles were indicted for an alleged robocalling scheme meant to intimidate voters in minority neighborhoods into not voting.
As part of the plot, more than 67,000 calls were made in August targeting areas of Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania -- three battleground states.
"The calls purported to advise the people on the other end of the call that they ought to be very careful about asking for an absentee ballot because bill collectors were going to mine that information and come after them,'' Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said.
-- Rick Rouan, The Columbus Dispatch
Report warns five states are at high risk of activity by armed groups
Five states are at high risk for activity by armed groups of self-styled militias around Election Day, according to a new report.
The analysis by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) and MilitiaWatch identified the states as Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin and Oregon. All but Oregon are regarded as tightly contested in the presidential race.
“Militia groups and other armed non-state actors pose a serious threat to the safety and security of American voters,” the report said. “Throughout the summer and leading up to the general election, these groups have become more assertive, with activities ranging from intervening in protests to organizing kidnapping plots targeting elected officials.”
-- J.D. Prose, Beaver County Times
The opposition to Black voters in Mississippi has changed since the 1960s, but it hasn't ended, some experts say. There are no poll taxes anymore, no tests on the state constitution. But voters face obstacles such as state-mandated ID laws that mostly affect poor and minority communities and the disenfranchisement of tens of thousands of former prisoners.
Voters face a series of government-created barriers that make it, according to a study in the Election Law Journal in 2018, the most difficult state in which to vote. And despite having the largest percentage of Black people of any state, a Black person hasn't been elected to statewide office in 130 years.
"Sometimes I think we beat ourselves," said Kim Houston, a Black woman who leads the Meridian City Council. "There's this mindset that (voting) doesn't matter, that nothing is going to change, that the election system is rigged." Read more here.
Elections 2020: Mail-in voting could decide next president Many states are planning on drastically different elections this year and mail-in ballots could be a big game changer. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
Ohio has had 11 days of more than 2,000 new cases of coronavirus in the last two weeks, but officials say the surge will not get in the way of the election in the battleground state, which has plenty of workers ready to staff polling sites.
Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Ohio recruited more than 140,000 poll workers and trained at least 50,000 to deploy to precincts on Election Day next Tuesday. The state has been preparing for its pandemic presidential election since the spring, when the virus led Gov. Mike DeWine and then-state health director Dr. Amy Acton to delay the March 17 primary election at the last minute.
"There have been some folks wondering, 'Will election day happen as scheduled?' Of course it will,'' LaRose said. "Election Day is unchangeable ... it has been unchanged since 1843."
-- Max Filby, The Columbus Dispatch
The 64 million-plus votes already cast represent 37% more than all pre-election votes cast for the 2016 election, according to University of Florida Professor Michael McDonald's U.S. Elections Project.
The current vote total is almost half of the 139 million total votes cast four years ago. All this, McDonald says, is good news. Concerns about the ability to conduct an election during a pandemic appear somewhat allayed. Not only are people voting, but they are voting over a longer period of time, thereby "spreading out the workload" election officials face, McDonald says.
"Yes, there have been problems, and in many places lines are intolerably long," McDonald says. "But people are voting. And there are more opportunities for them to do so by Election Day. Americans’ resilience and support for their democracy is very heartening in these trying times."
In the Sunshine State, Republicans are counting on a surge during in-person early voting and on Election Day to overcome the advantage in mail ballots notched by Democrats so far. A week ago, Florida Democrats had cast 481,892 more votes than Republicans. By Sunday morning, aided by in-person early voting, the lead had dropped by 119,043 votes, to 363,849.
Nationwide, most Republican voters are expected to vote on Election Day. Florida is among the states whose electoral college votes (29) are crucial. To win Florida, Trump will need a solid showing with absentee voters. In August, he backtracked on railing against mail-voting there, which he has done continually without any evidence of fraud, calling Florida an exception.
– Zac Anderson, Sarasota Herald-Tribune; Ledyard King, USA TODAY
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Wisconsin's voting laws, rejecting an effort to require counting any absentee ballots postmarked on or before Election Day even if they don't reach election officials on time. The court's 5-3 ruling Monday means that absentee ballots will be counted only if they are in the hands of municipal clerks by the time polls close on Nov. 3. The justices determined the courts shouldn't decide the state's election rules.
Democrats, their allies and some nonpartisan groups in the battleground state had argued the state law requiring absentee ballots be returned by Election Day should be loosened because of the pandemic and a slowing of mail service.
– Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Technically, you’re not supposed to vote in Ohio if you are an “idiot.” The use of the term to describe the mentally infirm has been considered derogatory for decades. But Article V, Section 6 of the state constitution says that “No idiot, or insane persons, shall be entitled to the privileges of an elector.”
The 170-year-old terminology was not meant for the more-common use of “idiot” in social media and other discourse today. Ohio lawyer Mark Weaver said he knows of no litigation to block a particular mentally infirm person from voting. Nor has the law been tapped based on the more modern use of the word – a foolish person – Weaver said.
“If idiots in Ohio are not allowed to vote, all of us on Twitter would be banned," he said.
– Marc Kovac, The Columbus Dispatch
Indiana voters cannot petition county judges to allow polling places to extend voting past 6 p.m. should problems emerge on Election Day, a federal appeals court has ruled. A law passed by the GOP-led Legislature last year gives county election officials the sole power to make those requests.
A three-judge panel on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the law does not infringe on Indiana residents' right to vote. The ruling also said the lower court executed poor judgment in its original ruling in September against the election law because the court acted too close to the Nov. 3 elections.
“Just like voters had many months since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic ensued in this country this March to adjust to the election rules, the plaintiff had more than a year to challenge these amendments,” wrote the judges, referring to voting rights group Common Cause Indiana.
– Johnny Magdaleno, Indianapolis Star
Election clerks asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday to issue an order that will allow them to make sure all votes are counted despite a misprint on tens of thousands of ballots in northeastern Wisconsin.
About 24,600 ballots in Outagamie and Calumet counties have a misprinted "timing mark" along their edges. Electronic tabulators use those marks to read the ballots, and they can't count the ones with the errors on them.
State law doesn't provide a clear way to address the problem, and the clerks are asking the justices to help them figure out what to do. State law requires defective ballots to be remade by clerks so they can be fed into machines. Remaking the ballots would be time-consuming, and clerks fear they will miss a deadline that requires them to tally votes by 4 p.m. on the day after the election.
– Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A 26-year-old man has been accused of stealing a bulldozer from a Florida construction site, driving it into a neighborhood and knocking down campaign signs for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, according to authorities and homeowners.
The man took the bulldozer in Haines City, Florida, on Saturday and repeatedly destroyed Biden signs in full view of people who live in the neighborhood, witnesses said. James Blight was charged with grand theft auto and trespassing, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Former Vice Mayor Adam Burgess lives in the central Florida neighborhood, which he said is predominantly Black. He called it a hate crime.
This cheat sheet from Columbia Journalism Review offers tips for media organizations reporting on Election 2020.
Voting problems aren't failures. They happen every year and, as CJR notes, hiccups such as voting machines not working or polling places opening late don't mean anything is "rigged."
Some problems, however, are significant. CJR recommends the media scrutinize areas that have a history of voter suppression or obstructing minority voters, calling out Georgia as a place to monitor.
CJR recommends the media scrutinize areas that have a history of voter suppression or obstructing minority voters, calling out Georgia as a place to monitor. Don't expect a winner on Election Night . This year is different because mail-in ballots could be as high as 30%. Previously, that number was 3%-5%. It will take a while to tally.
. This year is different because mail-in ballots could be as high as 30%. Previously, that number was 3%-5%. It will take a while to tally. Seriously, expect to wait. State vote certification deadlines differ and don't have to be reported to the federal level until Dec. 8. Additionally, the Electoral College doesn’t meet until Dec. 14.
Nearly 24,000 lawyers are volunteering to help voters across the country navigate changes in what has become an unprecedented election cycle. Organizers of Election Protection, a national coalition of civil rights and voting rights groups, said the number of volunteers has quadrupled since the 2016 presidential election and the 2018 midterm elections. They’re bracing for even more calls as Election Day nears and in the days and weeks following.
The Election Protection hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) is available all year, but calls have ramped up in recent weeks as millions started casting ballots early in some states. The hotline has received more than 100,000 calls since July, averaging about 7,000 a day, organizers said. At this point in 2016, the group had fielded 21,000 calls since January of that year.
– Deborah Barfield Berry
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usatoday--2020-10-27--Pennsylvania teen fatally shot while watching sunset in park with girlfriend, authorities say

LEVITTOWN , Penn .
– An 18-year-old who was shot Saturday at Nockamixon State Park died from his injuries , according to authorities .
Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub said Jason Kutt died after he was shot at the park about 5:15 p.m. Saturday .
Kutt was sitting with his girlfriend near the lake when he was shot in the back of his neck , he said .
Kutt 's girlfriend told law enforcement that she heard a shot , saw Kutt fall backwards , then saw a man in hunting gear standing behind a yellow gate at Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reporters Monday , Weintraub said law enforcement are still trying to figure out what caused the shooting .
“ We want to get to the bottom of this .
We don ’ t have any suspects , we don ’ t even know if a crime has been committed yet . ''
he said .
`` But we need to understand how Jason Kutt died . ''
The distance between where Kutt was and the gate was about 550 feet , the district attorney said .
Kutt was taken to St. Luke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was pronounced dead Monday .
Weintraub said investigators have to determine if anything criminal occurred .
They have to determine the mental state of the person responsible for the shooting , according to the DA .
Hunting was allowed at there during the day of the shooting , Weintraub said .
Kutt was wearing a black hat with a bright orange brim during the shooting .
He is about 6-foot-3 , according to the district attorney .
`` This was a young man with his whole life ahead of him , '' Weintraub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enemies .
Weintraub asked whoever was responsible for the shooting to come forward so they can get answers .
`` Jason Kutt and his family deserve it , '' he said .
Kutt , according to a social media post from his family , loved playing guitars , video games , and taking walks in nature , as well as spending time with his girlfriend .

Christopher Dornblaser, Bucks County Courier Times

Pennsylvania teen fatally shot while watching sunset in park with girlfriend, authorities say
LEVITTOWN, Penn. – An 18-year-old who was shot Saturday at Nockamixon State Park died from his injuries, according to authorities.
Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub said Jason Kutt died after he was shot at the park about 5:15 p.m. Saturday.
Kutt was sitting with his girlfriend near the lake when he was shot in the back of his neck, he said.
Kutt's girlfriend told law enforcement that she heard a shot, saw Kutt fall backwards, then saw a man in hunting gear standing behind a yellow gate at Old Ridge Road after the shooting.
Speaking to reporters Monday, Weintraub said law enforcement are still trying to figure out what caused the shooting.
“We want to get to the bottom of this. We don’t have any suspects, we don’t even know if a crime has been committed yet." he said. "But we need to understand how Jason Kutt died."
The distance between where Kutt was and the gate was about 550 feet, the district attorney said.
Kutt was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, where he was pronounced dead Monday.
Weintraub said investigators have to determine if anything criminal occurred. They have to determine the mental state of the person responsible for the shooting, according to the DA.
. @BucksDa speaks about fatal shooting investigation from the weekend. 18-year-old Jason Kutt was killed after a shooting at Nockamixon Park. pic.twitter.com/iYnoN8SnUq — Chris Dornblaser (@ChrisDornblaser) October 26, 2020
Hunting was allowed at there during the day of the shooting, Weintraub said.
Kutt was wearing a black hat with a bright orange brim during the shooting. He is about 6-foot-3, according to the district attorney.
"This was a young man with his whole life ahead of him," Weintraub said, adding that Kutt had no enemies.
Weintraub asked whoever was responsible for the shooting to come forward so they can get answers.
"Jason Kutt and his family deserve it," he said.
Kutt, according to a social media post from his family, loved playing guitars, video games, and taking walks in nature, as well as spending time with his girlfriend.


usatoday--2020-10-27--Cam Newton responds to Jeff Garcia's criticism about attire: 'He's exactly right. But I'm not changi

Cam Newton responds to Jeff Garcia's criticism about attire: 'He's exactly right. But I'm not changing'

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton had two responses to Jeff Garcia 's harsh criticism .
Yes , the former NFL quarterback was right — but , no , Newton is n't changing how he dresses .
During NBC Sports Bay Area ’ s postgame show Sunday after the Patriots ' 33-6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers , Garcia ripped Newton 's flashy attire .
Newton responded Monday during an interview with WEEI ’ s “ The Greg Hill Show . ''
“ You know what ’ s crazy ?
I agree with him , ” Newton said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a former player , he has every right to say that .
And until that happens , so be it .
But that ’ s another opinionated theory , and it ’ s fair to say .
I know I come off to so many different people so many different ways , and that ’ s fine .
You know what , he ’ s exactly right .
But I ’ m not changing the way I dress .
I ’ m sorry.
” METCALF HAD ONE OF ALL-TIME EFFORT PLAYS : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history After Newton threw for 98 yards with three interceptions in Sunday 's loss and was benched in the fourth quarter , Garcia attacked the way Newton dresses , arguing that the former MVP should n't be dressing flashy considering how badly he 's been playing lately .
“ You go into this game with two touchdowns , four interceptions , you threw what , three more interceptions ? ''
Garcia said .
`` You get yanked in the second half , there ’ s nothing good going your way .
Why are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention to yourself ?
I ’ d be trying to ask the equipment managers , 'Put me in your jock sock cart and sneak me in the back door and I ’ ll show up on the field and do the best that I can . '
'' Newton , who signed with the Patriots this offseason after Tom Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , has thrown for 969 yards in five games this season .
Since returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list , Newton , 31 , has five interceptions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games .
Garcia played 11 NFL seasons , including five with the 49ers , and was a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback before retiring from the NFL in 2010 .
“ I don ’ t know Jeff , but I would say this : I do certain things because of the culture I ’ m from , '' Newton said .
`` And where I ’ m from — I don ’ t know where Jeff is from , and I don ’ t want to harp on it too long — but let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right .
”

Cam Newton responds to Jeff Garcia's criticism about attire: 'He’s exactly right. But I’m not changing'
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New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton had two responses to Jeff Garcia's harsh criticism.
Yes, the former NFL quarterback was right — but, no, Newton isn't changing how he dresses.
During NBC Sports Bay Area’s postgame show Sunday after the Patriots' 33-6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Garcia ripped Newton's flashy attire. Newton responded Monday during an interview with WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show."
“You know what’s crazy? I agree with him,” Newton said. “And the fact that he’s a former player, he has every right to say that. And until that happens, so be it. But that’s another opinionated theory, and it’s fair to say. I know I come off to so many different people so many different ways, and that’s fine. You know what, he’s exactly right. But I’m not changing the way I dress. I’m sorry.”
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After Newton threw for 98 yards with three interceptions in Sunday's loss and was benched in the fourth quarter, Garcia attacked the way Newton dresses, arguing that the former MVP shouldn't be dressing flashy considering how badly he's been playing lately.
“You go into this game with two touchdowns, four interceptions, you threw what, three more interceptions?" Garcia said. "You get yanked in the second half, there’s nothing good going your way. Why are you dressing like that to bring more attention to yourself? I’d be trying to ask the equipment managers, 'Put me in your jock sock cart and sneak me in the back door and I’ll show up on the field and do the best that I can.'"
Whew, Jeff Garcia been waiting a long time to get this off his chest about Cam Newton. pic.twitter.com/clx5IEGn9x — Moneybagg Yo(hannes) 🇪🇷 (@AronYohannes) October 26, 2020
Newton, who signed with the Patriots this offseason after Tom Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has thrown for 969 yards in five games this season. Since returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Newton, 31, has five interceptions and no touchdown passes in his past two games.
Garcia played 11 NFL seasons, including five with the 49ers, and was a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback before retiring from the NFL in 2010.
“I don’t know Jeff, but I would say this: I do certain things because of the culture I’m from," Newton said. "And where I’m from — I don’t know where Jeff is from, and I don’t want to harp on it too long — but let’s just say he’s right.”


usatoday--2020-10-27--Meet the four women who preceded Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court

In a 52-48 vote on Monday night , Amy Coney Barrett became the fifth woman to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court .
Coney Barrett , a 48-year-old U.S. Court of Appeals judge nominated by President Donald Trump , fills the seat left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg , a staunch liberal and feminist icon who died Sept. 18 .
Coney Barrett will join two other women , Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan , on the bench .
The first woman confirmed to the Supreme Court , former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor , retired in 2006 .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment , which secured the right to vote for American women , USA TODAY released Women of the Century , a comprehensive look at women from around the U.S. who made an impact on their community and country over the past 100 years .
Today , we 're republishing the profiles of the women who have served on the Supreme Court , breaking some of the strongest barriers as they ascended to the highest court in the land .
First woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognition as the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice .
Appointed by Republican President Ronald Reagan in 1981 , she held a seat on the nation ’ s highest court for nearly 25 years .
The court grew more conservative during her tenure , and O ’ Connor frequently became the key vote that determined important cases .
O'Connor was born in El Paso , but she is Arizonan through and through .
Raised on the dusty , isolated Lazy B Ranch in southeastern Arizona , she was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Stanford University at age 16 and graduated from law school at 22 .
O ’ Connor was Arizona ’ s first woman to serve as Senate majority leader , and then became a trial and appeals court judge in the state .
After her retirement from the Supreme Court in 2006 , she continued to advocate for civics education in the U.S. and judicial independence across the globe .
• None Copy this url to your clipboard Ruth Bader Ginsburg was appointed as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the oath of office on Aug 10 , 1993 , and remained on the bench until she died Sept. 18 .
A teacher , mother , wife and champion for women 's rights , she was the second of only four women confirmed to the court .
Ruth Joan Bader was born in Brooklyn in 1933 .
She graduated first in her class from Cornell University and was the first woman on the Harvard Law Review before transferring to Columbia Law School , where she again made law review and graduated first in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases for the American Civil Liberties Union and was instrumental in creating its Women 's Rights project in 1972 .
Before her appointment to the Supreme Court , Ginsburg was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in 1980 by Democratic President Jimmy Carter .
• None Copy this url to your clipboard Sonia Sotomayor , a native of the Bronx , is America 's first Latina Supreme Court justice .
She has served as an associate justice since 2009 .
The daughter of immigrants from Puerto Rico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Princeton in 1976 , then attended Yale Law School , where she edited the law journal .
After graduating in 1979 , Sotomayor worked as an assistant district attorney and in private practice in New York .
Sotomayor was appointed as a federal judge in the Southern District of New York in 1992 by President George H.W .
Bush , a Republican .
Five years later , Republican senators delayed Sotomayor 's appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for a year over fears she might be headed to the Supreme Court .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Supreme Court when Justice David Souter retired .
She wrote a memoir , `` My Beloved World , '' in 2013 .
Women of the Century : Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Eleanor Roosevelt and Sonia Sotomayor on DC list of influential women • None Copy this url to your clipboard

In a 52-48 vote on Monday night, Amy Coney Barrett became the fifth woman to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court.
Coney Barrett, a 48-year-old U.S. Court of Appeals judge nominated by President Donald Trump, fills the seat left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a staunch liberal and feminist icon who died Sept. 18.
Coney Barrett will join two other women, Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, on the bench. The first woman confirmed to the Supreme Court, former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, retired in 2006.
Earlier this year, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment, which secured the right to vote for American women, USA TODAY released Women of the Century, a comprehensive look at women from around the U.S. who made an impact on their community and country over the past 100 years.
Today, we're republishing the profiles of the women who have served on the Supreme Court, breaking some of the strongest barriers as they ascended to the highest court in the land.
Sandra Day O’Connor First woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court (1930- ) PHOTO: Paul Morse for USA TODAY NETWORK, ILLUSTRATION: USA TODAY NETWORK Sandra Day O’Connor gained international recognition as the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Appointed by Republican President Ronald Reagan in 1981, she held a seat on the nation’s highest court for nearly 25 years. The court grew more conservative during her tenure, and O’Connor frequently became the key vote that determined important cases. O'Connor was born in El Paso, but she is Arizonan through and through. Raised on the dusty, isolated Lazy B Ranch in southeastern Arizona, she was a pioneer all her life. She enrolled at Stanford University at age 16 and graduated from law school at 22. O’Connor was Arizona’s first woman to serve as Senate majority leader, and then became a trial and appeals court judge in the state. After her retirement from the Supreme Court in 2006, she continued to advocate for civics education in the U.S. and judicial independence across the globe. Share this story
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Sonia Sotomayor First Latina Supreme Court justice (1954- ) Photo: Jasper Colt, USA TODAY, Illustration: USA TODAY Network Sonia Sotomayor, a native of the Bronx, is America's first Latina Supreme Court justice. She has served as an associate justice since 2009. The daughter of immigrants from Puerto Rico, Sotomayor graduated summa cum laude from Princeton in 1976, then attended Yale Law School, where she edited the law journal. After graduating in 1979, Sotomayor worked as an assistant district attorney and in private practice in New York. Sotomayor was appointed as a federal judge in the Southern District of New York in 1992 by President George H.W. Bush, a Republican. Five years later, Republican senators delayed Sotomayor's appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for a year over fears she might be headed to the Supreme Court. Democratic President Barack Obama nominated Sotomayor to the Supreme Court when Justice David Souter retired. She wrote a memoir, "My Beloved World," in 2013. Women of the Century: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Eleanor Roosevelt and Sonia Sotomayor on DC list of influential women Share this story
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