Washington

The incumbent keeps saying he did more in 47 months. As ever, the factual record differs.

Philippe J. Fournier: Some modest polling errors in a number of toss-up states and a win in Pennsylvania could push Trump over the tipping point to win

’America’s present need is not heroics, but healing; not revolution, but restoration’ said Warren Harding. The parallels to today’s campaign are remarkable.

A distinguished group of U.S. political observers join the Maclean’s senior writer to discuss what’s at stake in the upcoming presidential election

Paul Wells: In their duelling town halls, Biden may have got off easy, but he was sharp and well-prepared. Trump’s show, meanwhile, turned into a rough ride.

Adnan R. Khan: Fundamentalists are readying themselves for a confrontation with liberal secularism, with Trump as their crusading knight

Adnan R. Khan: How do you convince rural Americans that the cities are not the anarchy Trump says they are? How do you convince urbanites to engage with rural fears rather than dismiss them?

Philippe J. Fournier: The current map shows a distinct advantage towards Joe Biden. But any victory will ultimately come down to three crucial states.

Image of the Week: A furious Michigan governor responds to an alleged kidnapping plot by two of the violent fringe groups the U.S. president indulges

Andray Domise: It wasn’t last week’s Trump/Biden debacle, but the surreal VP debate reflected almost nothing of the world outside the debate hall