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The Political Scene | The New Yorker
How Poll Watchers Could Help Trump Challenge the Election Results
Oct 24, 2024
Antonia Hitchens, a contributing writer at The New Yorker and expert on poll-watching strategies, discusses the Republican National Committee's plan to deploy poll watchers ahead of the 2024 election. She explores how this initiative not only helps Trump challenge potential election results but also aims to galvanize Republican voter turnout amidst claims of election integrity. Hitchens highlights the evolving role of poll watchers, the training they undergo, and the tensions stemming from the aftermath of the 2020 election, painting a vivid picture of the electoral landscape.
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- The Republican National Committee's extensive training and mobilization of poll watchers aim to instill confidence among voters and prepare for potential electoral challenges.
- Despite structured training, concerns persist about possible intimidation by poll watchers, which could negatively affect voter turnout on Election Day.
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The Impact of Election Integrity Claims
Donald Trump's assertion that the 2020 election was stolen has caused significant turmoil in American democracy, eroding trust in the electoral process among his supporters. This rhetoric raises doubts about the value of voting, as adherents may question, 'Why vote if the system is rigged?' Consequently, many of these individuals feel disenchanted and reluctant to engage in future elections. This scenario has prompted the Republican National Committee (RNC) to foster increased participation through initiatives like orchestrating a substantial presence of poll watchers.
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