US Midterms and the Impact of Election Denialism

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This chapter explores how the denial of the 2020 presidential election outcome has influenced Republicans and their campaign rhetoric in the upcoming US midterm elections. It discusses Arizona as ground zero for election denial candidates and touches on the history and organized efforts behind election denialism.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points for the fourth time in a row and warned rates would ultimately have to rise to a higher level than previously expected. Plus, today in our US midterm elections series, we will look at “election denial” candidates who’ve campaigned on the assertion that the 2020 election results are illegitimate.

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