“New Guidance on Preventing Election Certification Interference”
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“Trump escalates solidarity with Jan. 6 rioters as his own trials close in”
WaPo:
Shortly after Donald Trump walked onstage at a recent rally, the voice of an announcer instructed the crowd to rise “for the horribly and unfairly treated January 6th hostages.” Trump saluted, and the loudspeakers blasted a rendition of the… Continue reading
Watch Archived Video of Safeguarding Democracy Project Webinar, “Business’s Role in Preventing Democratic Backsliding”
This was a great conversation, featuring Daniella Ballou-Aares (Leadership Now Project), Richard Eidlin (Business for America), Ben Ginsberg (Hoover Institution, Stanford), moderated by Richard H. Pildes (NYU School of Law). Watch:
“Trump is making the Jan. 6 attack a cornerstone of his bid for the White House”
AP:
Republican Donald Trump has launched his general election campaign not merely rewriting the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, but positioning the violent siege and its failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election as a cornerstone of his … Continue reading
“Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection”
AP:
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Former Otero County commissioner Couy … Continue reading
“Pro-Trump disruptions in Arizona county elevate fears for the 2024 vote”
WaPo:
As the board of supervisors for Arizona’s largest county abruptly ended a meeting late last month, a swarm of people rushed toward the dais, shouting that the members were illegitimate.
The Maricopa County leaders made a beeline for a… Continue reading
Hans von Spakovsky Won’t Say If the 2020 Election Was “Rigged”
“Testimony Fleshes Out Account of Trump’s Demand to Go to Capitol on Jan. 6”
NYT:
President Donald J. Trump had just delivered his fiery speech at the Ellipse early on the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021, setting in motion the attack by his supporters on the Capitol.
When he got into his armored vehicle… Continue reading
“Trump’s Man at the R.N.C. Will Face Pressure to Satisfy His Election Lies”
NYT:
After the 2020 election, one story out of North Carolina had a powerful effect on Donald J. Trump.
A proactive Republican, the story went, had worked behind the scenes to stop Democrats from stealing the election in the state… Continue reading
“Arizona investigators issue grand jury subpoenas as state’s 2020 Trump election probe accelerates”
Politico:
Arizona prosecutors in recent weeks issued grand jury subpoenas to multiple people linked to Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign, a sharp acceleration of their criminal investigation into efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the state.
The new steps, first… Continue reading
“Missoula Republicans use Joseph Stalin quote to recruit election judges”
NBC Montana:
Missoula County Republican Central Committee quoted Joseph Stalin in a section of their website recruiting election judges.
Number four of their eight-step guide reads, “If you found the results of the 2020 elections dubious, you’re not alone. We… Continue reading
“Mitch McConnell Endorses Trump, Whom He Once Denounced”
NYT:
Three years after delivering a scorching denouncement of Donald J. Trump after the Jan. 6 riot, Senator Mitch McConnell endorsed him for president on Wednesday, illustrating Mr. Trump’s power to bend the Republican Party to his will as he… Continue reading
“This Could Well Be Game Over”
Tom Edsall NYT column:
While the Supreme Court ruling on Monday that states cannot bar Donald Trump from appearing on their presidential ballots garnered a lot of attention, the more politically consequential decision came on Feb. 28, when the court … Continue reading
March 14 Free Safeguarding Democracy Project Webinar: “Business’s Role in Preventing Democratic Backsliding Webinar”
Looking forward to this online event, March 14 from 12 pm-1 pm PT. It is free but registration is required.
March 14, 12pm – 1pm Business’s Role in Preventing Democratic Backsliding Webinar Register here
Daniella Ballou-Aares (Leadership… Continue reading