Category Archives: The Voting Wars
I Talked to Diane Rehm for Her Podcast About the Latest in the Voting Wars
Federal District Court Rejects Argument that Due Process Requires Gov. Scott to Recuse From Election-Related Duties, But Finds His Rhetoric and Actions Close to the Line
Tonight’s Must-Read from Ron Klain: “What’s the Matter with Florida?”
WaPo column:
As the general counsel of Al Gore’s 2000 recount effort in Florida, I’m often asked this question about the Senate and gubernatorial recounts now going on there: Why does “this” keep happening in Florida?
Part of what… Continue reading
“It’s Time to Fix American Elections — Again”
Eliza Newlin Carney for TAP.
“Discrediting The Recount Process Takes Advantage Of Voters’ Lack Of Understanding”
Listen to NPR:
The Florida recounts have demonstrated that many voters are unaware of election governing rules, which makes them more vulnerable to political rhetoric casting doubt on the legitimacy of the results.
After Lessons of Bush v Gore, Do Bill Nelson’s Lawsuits Go Too Far in Trying to Change Florida Election Law?
I get it. Rick Scott is ahead in the Florida Senate race and so he wants the counting to end while he is ahead. He’s not only sued to try to get the counting done; he’s raised bogus claims of… Continue reading
“Key contests in Florida and Georgia remain mired in uncertainty amid expanding legal fights over ballot counts”
WaPo:
One week after Election Day, high-stakes contests in Florida and Georgia remained mired in uncertainty amid expanding legal fights and political wrangling that could further prolong the counting of ballots.
In Florida, where elections officials are conducting… Continue reading
“Republican Gov. Rick Scott Was Just Sued Over His Role In The Florida Recount”
BuzzFeed:
Republican Gov. Rick Scott has filed at least five lawsuits since Thursday against county election officials and instructed state police to investigate them for “fraud.” But on Monday, a group of Florida voters and organizations filed their own lawsuit… Continue reading
I Talked About the 2018 Florida Recounts and the Escalation of the Voting Wars on Slate’s What’s Next Podcast
“Democrats Say Their First Bill Will Focus On Strengthening Democracy At Home”
NPR:
The bill would establish automatic voter registration and reinvigorate the Voting Rights Act, crippled by a Supreme Court decision in 2013. It would take away redistricting power from state legislatures and give it to independent commissions.
Other provisions would… Continue reading
“Broward judge denies Rick Scott’s bid to impound voting machines, offers compromise”
Tampa Bay Times:
A Broward judge on Monday turned down Gov. Rick Scott’s request to “impound and secure” all voting machines in Broward’s elections headquarters when they’re not being used to recount ballots.
But Circuit Judge Jack Tuter offered a… Continue reading
“What’s Happening in Florida Is a Nightmare. 2020 Could Be So Much Worse.”
I have written this piece for Slate. It begins:
With Florida set this week to undertake a massive and massively politicized recount in the critical races for governor and senator, the way that election fight has played out so far… Continue reading