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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., at a Senate hearing in May. She is under sharp criticism for her comments about a "public hanging" in a state with a dark history of lynchings.

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GOP Senator's 'Public Hanging' Comment Roils Mississippi Runoff Election

4:51pm November 12, 2018

by Debbie Elliott

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, facing African-American opponent Mike Espy on Nov. 27, was caught on tape saying about a supporter, "If he invited me to a public hanging, I'd be on the front row."

Judge Robert Rosenberg of the Broward County Canvassing Board uses a magnifying glass to examine a dimpled chad on a punch card ballot on November 24, 2000 during a vote recount in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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The Florida Recount Of 2000: A Nightmare That Goes On Haunting

6:29am November 12, 2018

by Ron Elving

The weeks-long battle over "hanging chads" that ultimately landed the fate of the presidency in the U.S. Supreme Court, continues to cast a long shadow over the nation's political psyche.

Troll Watch: On Eve Of Midterm Elections, Misinformation Targets Bigger Political Issues

5:32pm November 11, 2018

New York Times columnist Kevin Roose was tracking trolls and fake news on social media during the run up to the midterm elections .

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President Trump speaks to reporters at the White House on Friday. The president has joined Florida Gov. Rick Scott in amplifying claims of voter fraud in the state's Senate race despite lack of evidence.

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As Florida Races Narrow, Trump And Scott Spread Claims Of Fraud Without Evidence

4:30pm November 09, 2018

Voters should be worried about "rampant voter fraud in Palm Beach and Broward counties," said Senate candidate and Florida Gov. Rick Scott. Experts say previous claims of widespread fraud are false.

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A Host Of Elections Still Aren't Settled And They're Getting Contentious

4:27pm November 09, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Election Day was Tuesday, but a host of elections are not settled — and they've become contentious.

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Episode #1846

3:06pm November 09, 2018

Latino USA shadows Kevin de León's long-shot campaign to become California's first Latino senator. Also, a conversation with Dolores Huerta and her daughter, and singer/songwriter Draco Rosa.

Florida Republican Senate candidate Gov. Rick Scott attends a rally at Skyline Attractions on Nov. 2 in Orlando, Fla.

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Florida Could Be Headed For Recounts: Here's How They Would Work

2:01pm November 09, 2018

by Amanda Morris

If a candidate is defeated by a 0.5 percent or less margin, state law will trigger an automatic machine recount, which would then be ordered by the Florida secretary of state.

The electoral map In 2016. President Trump upended it, and the 2018 midterms show where it may be reverting to prior trends heading into 2020.

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What 2018 Elections Could Tell Us About The 2020 Presidential Map

8:17am November 09, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Florida remains the most important state for Trump in his re-election, and Republicans are just barely hanging on in big races. Democratic gains in Rust Belt states could spell trouble.

Bernie Sanders, pictured in 2016, insists progressive proposals touted by candidates in 2018 midterms demonstrates strength of movement in key battleground states

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Bernie Sanders Clarifies Comments About Racism Hurting Black Candidates

4:55pm November 08, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Sanders accuses Republicans who ran against Stacey Abrams in Georgia and Andrew Gillum in Florida of using racist strategies after he initially said voters were uncomfortable backing black candidates.

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Several Midterms Races Are Still Too Close To Call

4:41pm November 08, 2018

Election Day has come and gone but several seats in Congress aren't settled yet. Ballots in tight races in several states are still being counted and more are on the way.

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