The Intelligence from The Economist The lawyers of diminishing returns: America’s election
Nov 5, 2020
Stephen Mazey, Supreme Court correspondent, breaks down the legal battles surrounding election outcomes, drawing parallels with past contests. Avantika Chulcotti highlights the pandemic's unexpected effects on global birth rates, revealing a stark divide between wealthier and poorer nations. As many affluent women delay family planning amid uncertainty, less developed regions see a surge in unplanned pregnancies. They also touch on how the evolving landscape of remote work and business travel is reshaping the hospitality industry.
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Trump's Election Challenges
- President Trump is demanding recounts in the 2020 election, echoing the 2000 Bush-Gore recount.
- The 2020 situation is different due to increased political division and Trump's litigious nature.
Trump's Legal Strategy
- Trump is challenging election results in multiple states, focusing on protecting his leads.
- He's attempting to stop or pause vote counts and raising concerns about observer access.
Ballot Curing and Recounts
- The Trump campaign is challenging "ballot curing" in Pennsylvania, where voters can correct errors on their ballots.
- They're also requesting a recount in Wisconsin, where Biden's lead is within the recount margin.