Pod Save America “The Democratic National Couch-vention.”
Aug 17, 2020
Join voting rights attorney Mark Elias, a key player in the fight for election integrity, as he dives into current challenges facing mail-in voting. He highlights urgent issues with the Postal Service that could jeopardize ballots and discusses legal strategies to protect voting rights amid a brewing political storm. The conversation also touches on the innovative virtual Democratic National Convention, exploring how storytelling can engage disenchanted voters and the crucial need for equitable access to the polls.
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Trump's USPS Strategy
- Trump opposes USPS funding, linking it to mail-in voting and falsely claiming it's fraudulent.
- This act simultaneously undermines democracy, the USPS, and public trust.
Double Standard for USPS
- When the Pentagon overspends on faulty equipment, nobody questions its solvency.
- Conversely, the USPS faces intense scrutiny, likely due to its public service nature and unionized workforce.
Raising Awareness about USPS
- Highlight local impacts of mail delays, like veterans and seniors waiting for medications.
- Frame this as an attack on voting rights and democracy to raise public awareness.