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Is the U.S. Ready to Vote by Mail?
The United States is preparing to hold its first ever socially distant presidential election. But will it actually work?
Guest: Reid J. Epstein, who covers campaigns and elections for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily
Background reading:
- President Trump’s suggestion that the Nov. 3 vote could be delayed — something he cannot do on his own — drew unusually firm Republican resistance and signaled worry about his re-election bid.
- Georgia’s troubled primary elections in June may be a preview of graver battles coming in the general election.
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