Category Archives: The Voting Wars

“Charges of Vote Stealing in Florida Portend More Distrust in System for 2020”

November 19, 2018, 10:16 amThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

NYT: The acrimony in Florida followed a contentious, weekslong fight over voter suppression in Georgia, where the Republican secretary of state was overseeing a governor’s race in which he was also a participant. Those battles may foreshadow what 2020 will… Continue reading

“The Trailer: The voting wars aren’t over. They’re just beginning.”

November 19, 2018, 10:13 amThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Dave Weigel for WaPo.

“Why Democrats Should Not Call the Georgia Governor’s Race ‘Stolen’; There are three important reasons to cool this rhetoric, despite Brian Kemp’s odious voter suppression efforts.”

November 18, 2018, 4:01 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

I have written this piece for Slate. It begins: Many Democrats are understandably angry about efforts to suppress the vote in Georgia and elsewhere in the 2018 midterm elections. In the Peach State, there is no question that Gov.-elect Brian… Continue reading

Jeffrey Toobin Expresses Some Optimism About Voting Rights

November 18, 2018, 3:17 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Not so sure I agree with this one.

“Brian Kemp’s Win In Georgia Is Tainted by Voter Suppression”

November 17, 2018, 2:15 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Ari Berman: On Friday afternoon, Abrams acknowledged that Kemp—the secretary of state who implemented many of these restrictions and was in charge of ensuring a fair voting process—would be certified as the winner of the election. He leads by 55,000… Continue reading

“In the new politics of the recount, it pays to fight to the bitter end”

November 17, 2018, 11:29 amrecounts, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

LAT: In the new political landscape, recount battles are being waged with unprecedented fervor, as political parties and activists look beyond the race at hand and see opportunities to reform voting laws, resculpt the political map and motivate and focus… Continue reading

“America’s Election Grid Remains a Patchwork of Vulnerabilities”

November 17, 2018, 11:26 amelection administration, The Voting Wars, voting technologyRick Hasen

NYT deep dive.

“Hanging Chads Long Gone, Florida Has Another Election Nightmare”

November 16, 2018, 3:42 pmBush v. Gore reflections, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

HuffPost reports.

I Talked to Diane Rehm for Her Podcast About the Latest in the Voting Wars

November 16, 2018, 2:20 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Listen.

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

November 16, 2018, 7:21 amelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Interesting opinion.

Tonight’s Must-Read from Ron Klain: “What’s the Matter with Florida?”

November 15, 2018, 8:40 pmBush v. Gore reflections, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

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”

November 15, 2018, 9:13 amThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Eliza Newlin Carney for TAP.

“Discrediting The Recount Process Takes Advantage Of Voters’ Lack Of Understanding”

November 14, 2018, 4:49 pmfraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

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?

November 13, 2018, 9:18 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

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