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Politicology
Bracing For Another Contested Election—The Weekly Roundup
Sep 28, 2024
This week’s discussion features Donald Trump, the former President known for his controversial approach, alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. The panel dives into the potential chaos if Trump contests the election results and the implications of Harris's support for eliminating the filibuster to protect abortion rights. They weigh in on Robinson's inflammatory remarks and the broader impact on the Republican party amid mounting scandals.
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- Concerns about election integrity are heightened as Trump's potential contestation of the November results could lead to chaotic fallout similar to 2020.
- Kamala Harris's remarks on the filibuster open a debate on legislative change, raising worries about the erosion of checks and balances in governance.
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Election Integrity and Anticipated Challenges
The podcast delves into concerns about election integrity as the upcoming presidential election approaches. It highlights fears that former President Donald Trump will not accept a loss, potentially creating chaos similar to the events following the 2020 election. Experts discuss the numerous lawsuits filed by the Republican National Committee (RNC) in several battleground states, which are perceived as efforts to sow doubt rather than being grounded in legitimate claims of fraud. The introduction of hand-counting ballots in states like Georgia raises alarms about delaying results and providing space for conspiracy theories to flourish.
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