Today, Explained Block the vote?
Oct 20, 2020
Holly Otterbein, a Politico reporter covering the 2020 election, and Jen Kirby from Vox, who analyzes voting challenges, delve into the complexities of mail-in voting. They discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in Pennsylvania and its implications for ballot counting and rejection rates. The guests highlight extensive legal battles and over 300 lawsuits affecting voting rights nationwide, emphasizing the tension between voting accessibility and election security. Their insights shed light on the interplay of law and politics as December 2020 approaches.
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Early Voting and Impediments
- Millions of Americans have already voted by mail in the 2020 election.
- Efforts are being made to impede voting, including legal challenges to deadlines.
Naked Ballot PSA
- A PSA featuring celebrities, including a naked video, aimed to educate voters about the secrecy envelope rule.
- Even elected officials participated in a similar naked skit to highlight the issue.
Potential Impact of Rejected Ballots
- Trump won Pennsylvania by only 44,000 votes in 2016.
- 100,000 rejected ballots due to the secrecy envelope rule could significantly impact the election outcome.