The NPR Politics Podcast Biden's Election Was Legitimate. Republicans Have Convinced Supporters It Wasn't.
Nov 10, 2021
The podcast dives deep into the ongoing lies about the legitimacy of the 2020 election, revealing that a staggering 62% of Republicans now believe in election fraud. It discusses the Democratic struggle to pass voting rights reforms amid threats to democracy. The conversation highlights the dangerous influence of misinformation on voters’ perceptions and the challenges local officials face. Lastly, it examines how the myth of a stolen election continues to shape Republican strategies, complicating the political landscape as 2024 approaches.
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Election Subversion Concerns
- Republicans are working to discredit elections and restrict voting access.
- Many fear this will lead to election subversion and a constitutional crisis.
Shifting Political Landscape
- Key individuals previously prevented election subversion, but some have been replaced.
- Those replacements seem more willing to overturn election results.
Voter Misinformation
- Most Republican voters believe the 2020 election was fraudulent.
- This belief fuels attempts to subvert future elections.