Consider This from NPR They Don't Trust Election Officials, So They're Doing Their Own Door-To-Door Audit
Jul 14, 2022
Miles Parks, an NPR reporter specializing in election integrity, discusses a rising concern: door-to-door canvassing aimed at uncovering alleged voter fraud. He highlights how grassroots movements are motivated by unfounded beliefs about the 2020 election. The podcast dives into the personal stories of residents engaging with canvassers and the significant tension between election transparency and potential voter intimidation. Additionally, Parks explores the legal challenges faced by canvassers, revealing the complexities of maintaining public trust amid widespread misinformation.
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Canvasser Confrontation
- Canvassers questioned Michelle Garcia about her 2020 vote, including who she voted for.
- She refused, finding their aggressive questioning and accusations of fraud inappropriate.
Polite Canvassing
- Ann Landman had a less aggressive experience with canvassers.
- They asked if she and her husband voted, then left after she answered.
Canvasser Group
- The canvassers identified themselves as part of the "Election Integrity Project."
- This group, the U.S. Election Integrity Plan, aims to audit election results independently.