Fresh Air Gearing Up For A Post-Election Legal Fight
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Sep 12, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Nick Corasaniti, a National political correspondent for The New York Times, breaks down the strategic legal preparations of both Democrats and Republicans for the upcoming 2024 elections. He highlights how past lessons from the 2020 election are shaping tactics around ballot box challenges and voting integrity. The conversation also touches on voter intimidation, the rise of citizen-led eligibility challenges, and the implications of new regulations on election workers, setting the stage for a contentious electoral season.
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Post-Election Legal Battles
- Both Democrats and Republicans are preparing for post-election legal battles in 2024.
- Trump claims he can only lose through voter fraud, causing concern among Democrats.
Trump's Election Concerns
- Trump casts doubt on the election process by focusing on mail-in voting and non-citizen voting.
- He has been doing this since 2016, despite lack of evidence of widespread voter fraud.
Voter Intimidation
- Trump urged police officers to watch for voter fraud, raising concerns about voter intimidation.
- Some states have laws against police presence at polling places due to historical voter suppression.
