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'It's open season': Marc Elias on implications of Trump's election denier pardons
MSNBC· 2025-11-11 03:16
Yeah, what it means is that we're going to have more election deniers in office than we've ever had before, and they are going to be able to feel like they can act with more impunity than ever before. It also means that the January 6 pardons mean we will have more people who are willing to use violence to overturn the will of the electorate than we've ever had before. And those are also going to uh fment uh I won't even say copycats, but people who feel like, you know what, it's open season.If I don't like ...
Marc Elias torches Trump for taking ‘election advice from a dictator'
MSNBC· 2025-08-19 02:17
Election Integrity Concerns - The report highlights concerns that Donald Trump is seeking to influence state election processes, potentially undermining the will of voters [4][14] - It suggests Trump aims to dictate how states count and certify election results, drawing parallels to elections lacking fairness [14] - The analysis points out that Trump's statements about federal authority over state elections are historically inaccurate [14] Political Strategies and Reactions - The report indicates a call for red states to pass laws that could disenfranchise specific voter groups [7] - It mentions efforts by Texas Democrats to counter election-related legislation [10] - Democratic governors are urged to take action in their states to safeguard fair elections [12] Constitutional and Legal Aspects - The report references Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution, which outlines state and congressional authority over election regulations [6] - It raises the question of whether Trump's actions could lead to legislative efforts to alter election processes [7] Voter Sentiment and Redistricting - The report notes that a significant percentage (64%) of California voters prefer keeping the independent redistricting commission [16] - It discusses the tension between voter preferences, Democratic strategies, and Trump's claims of federal authority [17] Outlook and Hope - The report expresses a version of hope rooted in doing everything possible, even if the outcome is uncertain [20] - It emphasizes the need to fight every day with every available tool to preserve hope for fair elections [22]