Times Insider delivers behind-the-scenes insights from The New York Times. Photo2.98 million words from 327 different cities throughout the world — and counting. That’s one measure of how extensively Times reporters have covered the 2016 presidential election. Since July 2015, Times reporters on the politics desk have traveled to 43 different states and more than 19 foreign cities and territories. “Because of the low population and because they are not competitive in the general election,” candidates seldom visit certain parts of the country.

Source: New York Times November 03, 2016 17:53 UTC