Election Integrity Concerns - The federal government's request for state voter rolls and voting machine access is viewed as an overreach of authority, infringing on state responsibilities [1][3] - Concerns exist that the intention behind federal involvement is to manipulate election outcomes, potentially leading to rigged elections [9][11][13] - There are worries about voter purges based on baseless allegations, particularly in states like North Carolina [7] Legal and Legislative Framework - States should resist federal overreach, citing the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) as the governing law for election administration [4] - Existing federal legislation must be meticulously followed by both the federal government and the states to ensure fair elections [5] Voter Rights and Advocacy - Voters need to actively defend free and fair elections, opposing fraudulent or unfair power balances in Congress [6] - Organizations are prepared to defend voting rights and advocate for voters, emphasizing the need for states to protect their voters as well [5] - The focus should be on ensuring voters have unfettered access to the ballot and fair representation, reflecting the will of the majority [11] Political Implications - The current administration's actions are seen as an attempt to cheat in order to win, as they cannot win based on the majority of voters' will [11] - Rigged elections and interference in election processes could lead to laws and actions that do not represent the interests of American voters [12][13]

Thailand’s ruling elite have long felt entitled to sack politicians whenever they believe their own interests are under threat. If they really cared for their country, they would permit fresh, freely fought elections https://t.co/VVQQWgr1PdPhoto: Reuters https://t.co/hW0WP7HjbM ...

Thailand’s ruling elite have long felt entitled to sack politicians whenever they believe their own interests are under threat. If they really cared for their country, they would permit fresh, freely fought elections https://t.co/lY7EoLiSKH ...

Joining us now, MSNBC host Jonathan Kart, associate editor for the Washington Post and a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist. Brendan Buck is former aid to House Speakers John Ryan, John Boehner and Paul Ryan, and an MSNBC political analyst. Okay, Brendan, uh, this isn't the first time we've seen an outgoing lawmaker publicly push back against Trump, uh, Mitt Romney, Congresswoman Liz Cheney, um, Ken Buck to name a few.Although which came first, the chicken or the egg. The decision to retire, the criticism, an ...

House Democratic Minority Leader Hakee Jeff, the most powerful Democrat in Washington, is here. I'll see you in a moment. I will tell folks that we are coming fresh off leader Jeffre historic, literally breaking historical records.8 hour 44minute House floor speech. This is one way to understand, if nothing else, the sheer amount of time and stamina that was used as leader Jeffrey said he would use every tool in his legal power as the top Democrat in Washington to both protests, oppose, and try to thwart as ...

In the last presidential election, Donald Trump won the state of North Carolina by just over three points. Now, to be clear, North Carolina has not gone for a Democrat since Barack Obama in 2008. When you look beyond the presidential results, Democrats pretty much ran the table in North Carolina last year.Democrat Josh Stein won the governor's race by nearly 15 points. A Democrat won the state attorney general's race. Democrats flipped the lieutenant governor's office and the office of the superintendent of ...

Gabon leader Brice Oligui Nguema unveiled a new political party as the OPEC member prepares for parliamentary and local government elections, Gabon 24 reported https://t.co/k8mc9i9mqW ...

Elections & Political Parties - US political parties are often abbreviated with three letters, omitting "The" [1] - Florida's election department indicates party abbreviations are typically three letters (e g, DEM, REP) [1] - "AP" might be too short and unclear on ballots [1]

Elections & Public Opinion - Public opinion and citizen action remain crucial despite challenges to institutions [1] - Elections still matter significantly, as seen in Wisconsin where voters rejected Elon Musk's interference and a 19th-century abortion ban was struck down [2] - The 2026 midterms are officially starting, and a controversial bill casts a shadow on Republicans [3] Legislative Analysis - A Republican-drafted bill is considered fundamentally flawed and poorly thought out [6][8] - The bill negatively impacts hospitals, especially in rural America, food security, and potentially climate change, while increasing the national debt [8] - The bill is perceived as giving a "big windfall" to Republican campaign donors [14] Political Strategy & Impact - Democrats see an opportunity to attack the bill and must also articulate what they stand for in areas like housing and education [18] - The bill's unpopularity could burden candidates like John Cornyn, Joni Ernst, and even Susan Collins, despite her vote against it [12] - Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable and may close at a higher rate if the bill passes [10]

Nigeria’s main opposition parties, which have agreed to unite to contest 2027 elections under the banner of the little-known African Democratic Congress, appointed two interim leaders to steer preparations for their campaign. https://t.co/WKEjr4a5Gm ...