The NPR Politics Podcast Dominion Makes Voting Machines. Its Employees Have Been Forced Into Hiding.
Dec 22, 2020
The podcast dives into the impact of baseless electoral fraud conspiracies, revealing how employees of Dominion Voting Systems have faced violence and threats, forcing some into hiding. It sheds light on the human cost of misinformation and its dangerous consequences on individuals and companies involved in election integrity. The discussion also addresses the challenges of confronting spreading conspiracy theories and the need for bipartisan efforts to bolster public trust in the electoral process.
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Dominion Employee in Hiding
- Dominion Voting Systems employee, Eric Coomer, is in hiding due to violent threats stemming from election misinformation.
- He fears for his and his family's safety and doesn't know when life will return to normal.
Real People, Real Threats
- The election system isn't a faceless entity; it's run by real people.
- Undermining election workers has direct consequences for them and their families.
News Outlets Backtrack
- News outlets like Fox News and Newsmax, after amplifying election conspiracies, are now backtracking.
- This is likely due to legal threats, particularly from Smartmatic, another voting technology company.