Edward-Isaac Dovere’s campaign chronicle is essential reading, not least for progressives wondering what comes next
On Saturday 7 November, the networks finally called the election for Joe Biden. Barack Obama’s vice-president prevailed by more than 7m votes but his margin in the electoral college was too close for comfort. The Democrats lost seats in the House and did not take control of the Senate until January, when Biden took office. America stands divided but the Democrats’ own fissures are also on display.
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Battle for the Soul is published in the US by Viking