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How Much Do We Need to Worry About the Election Being Overturned?
Oct 29, 2024
Jim Rutenberg, a seasoned reporter from The New York Times, Ian Millhiser, a Vox senior correspondent with a focus on the Supreme Court, and Jessica Marsden from Protect Democracy dive into the pressing issues surrounding election integrity. They discuss the unsettling rise of the election integrity movement post-2020, the risks of non-certification in battleground states, and the wavering confidence in democratic processes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accountability, legal reforms, and public trust in safeguarding elections against potential threats.
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- The rise of the election integrity movement has fostered distrust among election officials, threatening the certification process of local election results.
- Despite recent legal updates aimed at securing elections, vulnerabilities remain that could be exploited for politically motivated disruptions in crucial states.
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The Impact of Voter Fraud Narratives
The podcast discusses how the narrative surrounding voter fraud has influenced local election processes in the U.S. Over the past few years, movements asserting that voter fraud is widespread have gained traction, particularly among certain political factions. This has led to individuals aligned with these beliefs taking positions on local election boards, where they pressure certified officials to not certify election results. The conversation highlights the dangers of this trend, as it poses a threat to the integrity of local elections by potentially undermining established procedures.
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