Students head to polls largely favoring Biden and Rodgers
Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer “Every vote counts.” Junior mass communications major Selena Shaw echoed the popular sentiment when asked why she decided to vote. Amid what has been called the most important election in our nation’s history, voting has been encouraged by VCU and nearly every public organization. Shaw and her roommate, junior homeland security […]
Virginia politicos explore possible outcomes of 2020 election
Joseph Whitney Smith, Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Election Day winners could influence key issues over the next four years such as the pandemic, police reform and foreign policy, according to Virginia-based political analysts. Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden need their respective parties to land a […]
Candidates and groups drop over $12 million on Facebook ad spending
Noah Fleischman, Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — In an election forecasted to have record voter turnout, political campaigns have deployed a multiplatform media blitz. Facebook is for more than likes these days, with the platform getting its share of Virginia political and issue spending to the tune of over $12.7 million in a recent three-month […]
Richmond Braces for Election Impact
India Jones, Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Organizations and residents in Richmond are bracing for potential activity related to the U.S. presidential election results. Richmond City officials said they will work with local and state partners to ensure public safety during and after the election. “We encourage all residents to peacefully participate in our democracy […]
New president, old president: It’s the same life for minority communities
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor I was constantly asked when I was younger, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Without hesitation, I would respond: “president.” Even at a young age, I’d admired the power and elegance that had to be held by someone who was running a global superpower. I wanted to […]