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Trump's Terms

Separating election facts from fiction

Nov 2, 2024
Miles Parks, NPR's Voting correspondent, tackles the critical topic of misinformation in elections. He debunks common myths about non-citizen voting, revealing that only a few cases exist amidst millions. Parks discusses the political motivations behind these falsehoods and the strong safeguards protecting election integrity. He also sheds light on the intricate process of mail-in ballot counting in Pennsylvania, highlighting how delays could impact results. Finally, he presents a fascinating contrast between public fears about fraud and trust in local election workers.
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  • The podcast highlights the tension between misleading narratives about voter fraud, particularly from Trump, and the reality of rare incidents of non-citizen voting.
  • It discusses the polarized public opinion on mail-in voting, where allegations of fraud persist despite election officials assuring robust safeguards are in place.

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Election Integrity and Misinformation

Concerns regarding election integrity have surged as the presidential race approaches, with both major candidates expressing confidence in their campaigns despite a statistically tied polling landscape. Former President Trump has propagated narratives framing Democrats and non-citizens as threats to democracy, suggesting that they could lead to widespread election fraud. However, research consistently shows that non-citizen voting is extremely rare, with a recent audit in Georgia uncovering only 20 confirmed non-citizen voters out of over 8 million. This persistent narrative, despite its lack of evidence, plays a critical role in shaping partisan rhetoric around elections and has the potential to influence public perception and voter behavior.

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