‘Turning Into Monsters’: Americans Vote and Brace for Chaos

From fears of vigilantes to messy legal battles, anxiety was high—and voters were defying a pandemic to hit the polls.

Subscribe View in browser FOLLOW US: 'Turning Into Monsters': Americans Vote and Brace for Chaos By Hunter Woodall, Tom Perkins, Sara Sheridan, Brian White, Larry Sandler, Sam Brodey, Francisco Alvarado From fears of vigilantes to messy legal battles, anxiety was high—and voters were defying a pandemic to hit the polls. Shady Robocalls Try to Get Voters to Stay Home By Adam Rawnsley, Erin Banco Officials in key battleground states are investigating the calls, and the FBI has been notified. Biden Spends Last Hours of 2020 on Memory Lane in PA By Hanna Trudo During a briefing on Tuesday, Biden's campaign expressed optimism about early indications the Keystone State would break their way once all the votes are counted. As the ballots are counted (and recounted, re-recounted, and likely re-re-recounted), we'll be here. Become a member and get exclusive election coverage. Join Beast Inside Advertisement How This Comedian Created the Most Damning Trump Impression By Matt Wilstein The creator and star of "The President Show" joins "The Last Laugh" podcast for a very special Election Day episode to break down his uniquely dark comedic take on Donald Trump. This Trans Actor Made Network TV History. And Next... By Tim Teeman In NBC's 'Connecting,' Shakina Nayfack was the first trans actor to be a series regular on a primetime network comedy. She tells Tim Teeman about faith, porn, and making history. Armed N.C. Man Arrested for Trespassing at Voting Site: Cops By Pilar Melendez Authorities said Justin Dunn had been banned from the site for "possibly intimidating other voters." Advertisement They Tried to Force Out a Health Boss. All Hell Broke Loose. By Olivia Messer Spokane, Washington, has been rocked by protests, counter-protests, and confusion over the fate of their very own version of Dr. Anthony Fauci. RHONY's First Black Housewife Isn't Holding Back By Tori B. Powell Southern-raised journalist and attorney Eboni K. Williams is vocal about systemic racism and her disapproval of President Trump—unlike a few of her future castmates. SEE MORE STORIES Advertisement 1.  Election 2020: Live Results GO TIME The race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is finally nearing the end. Here's who's ahead in each state and county. 2.  Trump Admits 'Losing Is Never Easy' for Him  'WINNING IS EASY' The president's remarks prompted CNN to report that he "seemed a bit down" as the election approached its end. 3.  This Little Box Hides Ugly Cables in Plain Sight  WIRED Cable management has never been easier, or looked as sleek. 4.  Trump Jr. Shares 'Electoral Map' From Alt-Right Meme Account  CALL OF THE VOID The world map shows everywhere but California, New York, Mexico, India, China, and Liberia in red. 5.  QAnon Candidate Attacks Journo for Reporting Disinfo Tweet  'DEMOCRATIC OPERATIVE' Marjorie Taylor Greene retweeted Philadelphia polling photos the city's DA called "deliberately deceptive" and wrote, "STOP THE STEAL!" KEEP CHEATING Advertisement   © Copyright 2020 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe.