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Gearing Up For A Post-Election Legal Fight

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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  • Both parties are mobilizing legal resources for potential post-election disputes, reflecting lessons learned from the 2020 election's tumultuous aftermath.
  • Concerns over voter suppression and election integrity are heightened, particularly in Georgia, due to recent legislation and partisan shifts in oversight.

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Legal Preparations for Election Challenges

Both parties, Democrats and Republicans, are gearing up for an intense legal battle regarding the upcoming presidential election, particularly stemming from ongoing claims of voter fraud by former President Trump. His assertion that he can only lose through voter fraud has prompted the Republican National Committee to mobilize a substantial legal force, with lawyers already filing challenges across battleground states like Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina. This legal escalation reflects a continuity of tactics from the previous election cycle, where numerous lawsuits were employed to dispute results based on unfounded fraud claims. Hence, a significant increase in pre-election litigation is anticipated, as both sides prepare for potential post-election disputes.

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