1 December 2020

Four weeks on, the US election is still yet to be formally called. Here's why it's taking so long

Bruce Wolpe
Non-Resident Senior Fellow, United States Studies Centre

SBS News reports that Donald Trump is running out of time to question the election results, with deadlines fast approaching to formally confirm the winners. SBS quotes USSC non-resident senior fellow Bruce Wolpe in the article.

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Bruce Wolpe
Non-Resident Senior Fellow, United States Studies Centre
Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre. Bruce is a regular contributor on US politics across media platforms in Australia. In recent years, Bruce has worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He has also served as the former PM's chief of staff.

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