Only 17 states are expected to count nearly all of their votes on election night. Only two of those, plus a congressional district in Nebraska, could tell us much about the presidential election.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, October 30th
A college football pick for tomorrow, and a slew of election picks for Tuesday.
Endorsements for the Joe Kelly Voting Bloc
Are you a single-issue voter whose single issue is supporting Joe Kelly? Here’s your ballot.
Sunday Essay: On Stars
No. 15
Every State’s Land Area (Unit: Pennsylvania’s)
Rhode Island checks in at 0.02 Pennsylvania’s. Alaska? 12.75.
Sunday Essay: On Knoxville, Asheville, and the America We Do Not Know
No. 14
The Killers, Ranked
Just so everyone’s clear on the power structure.
The Killers’ Albums, Ranked
Alternatively titled, why we love Day & Age.
State Nicknames, Ranked
In case, you know, you’re into this kind of thing.
State Flag Rankings
Mine this time. Not the people’s.
Sunday Essay: To Emma, On Our Wedding Day
No. 13
A Note to Our Readers About the Week Ahead
We’re going dark for a little bit.
Let’s Talk About Deaths of Despair
Low unemployment saves lives. But how many lives does it save? And what tradeoffs must be made?
Sunday Essay: On Time, Which Is Not Running Out
No. 12
Unemployment Is Important, but So Is Employment
With the September Jobs Report due on Friday, a look at what the numbers mean.
Sunday Essay: On the Long Game
No. 11
Thinking About John Adams
With America’s peaceful transfer of power in jeopardy, some appreciation for the man who started that tradition.
Reminder: The Coronavirus Death Toll Is Larger Than It Appears
Confirmed coronavirus deaths in the United States have passed 200,000. The true total is likely much higher.