LIVE: Trump Election Scheme REBUKED by TOP Attorney
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖The proposed 'SAVE Act' is framed as voter suppression, not just voter ID, by requiring proof of citizenship and restricting mail-in ballots.
- ❖Historically, claims of voter fraud have been used to justify discriminatory voting practices, a pattern seen in current efforts.
- ❖The Supreme Court is criticized for political decisions that have 'erased' voting rights law and created presidential immunity without constitutional basis.
- ❖Trump's 2020 strategy of creating electoral vote confusion to push decisions to Congress is identified as a potential future threat.
- ❖Non-citizen voting is statistically insignificant, making 'proof of citizenship' requirements a red herring for vote suppression.
Insights
1The 'SAVE Act' as a Vote Suppression Tool
The 'SAVE Act,' despite being presented as a simple voter ID measure, includes provisions requiring all voters to show photo ID and proof of citizenship, and severely restricts mail-in ballots to only specific exceptions (illness, disability, military travel). These measures are designed to suppress votes, particularly among people of color, those in poverty, and rural populations who rely on public transportation or mail-in options, thereby disproportionately affecting Democratic voters.
The host details the specific provisions of the SAVE Act and provides an example from Lincoln County, Georgia, where closing voting locations off public transport routes disenfranchised voters. The guest states that Democrats are statistically less likely to have proof of citizenship, making this a targeted suppression tactic.
2Supreme Court's Politicization and Erosion of Voting Rights
The Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Roberts, is accused of acting politically rather than constitutionally, systematically weakening voting rights law. Roberts, as a young lawyer, actively opposed efforts to strengthen Section Two of the Voting Rights Act and has since, as Chief Justice, 'rewritten' and 'erased' much of its protective power. The court's inconsistent application of constitutional principles (e.g., denying women's reproductive liberty while potentially granting presidential criminal immunity without textual basis) highlights its perceived partisan agenda.
The guest, David Walbert, recounts his experience arguing against John Roberts in the Supreme Court and Roberts's historical opposition to voting rights. He contrasts the court's reasoning in cases like Roe v. Wade (lack of specific constitutional mention) with the lack of constitutional basis for presidential immunity, concluding the court picks doctrines to align with personal views.
3Trump's 2020 Election 'Steal' Playbook and Future Threats
Former President Trump's strategy to overturn the 2020 election involved creating enough confusion and false claims of fraud to prevent states from certifying results, thereby pushing the decision to Congress. This 'playbook' is a significant threat for future elections, especially midterms, where attempts could be made to interfere with state election machinery or seize ballots in key Democratic-leaning counties to prevent a clear winner from being declared, ultimately shifting the power to Congress to decide outcomes.
The guest describes Trump's efforts to get the DOJ to file a case based on 'zero evidence' of fraud, with Trump reportedly saying, 'don't worry about the truth.' He warns of a repeat scenario where Trump's allies could seize election ballots (as seen in Fulton County, Georgia) to muck up results and force Congress to decide.
Bottom Line
The historical acceptance of non-citizen voting in the U.S. for decades challenges the modern narrative that it is inherently problematic or unconstitutional.
This historical context reframes current debates about 'proof of citizenship' requirements, suggesting they are a relatively recent nativist development rather than a foundational principle, and are primarily used as a pretext for voter suppression.
Advocates for voting rights can leverage this historical understanding to counter arguments for restrictive citizenship-based voting laws, highlighting their discriminatory intent rather than genuine concern for election integrity.
The Supreme Court's perceived political motivations are eroding public trust in the judiciary as the 'last institution' of respect in government.
This loss of trust undermines the rule of law and the court's legitimacy, potentially leading to increased political instability and a lack of recourse for legal challenges against partisan actions.
Public education campaigns and legal advocacy can focus on exposing judicial inconsistencies and advocating for reforms that restore the court's impartiality and adherence to constitutional principles, rather than personal or political agendas.
Key Concepts
The 'Fraud' Red Herring
This model describes the recurring historical tactic where claims of widespread voter fraud, often unsubstantiated, are used as a pretext to enact restrictive voting laws. These laws, while ostensibly aimed at 'securing' elections, disproportionately disenfranchise specific demographic groups, thereby manipulating election outcomes.
The Political Playbook
This model outlines a multi-pronged strategy for election interference, starting with legislative changes (like restrictive voting laws and gerrymandering), followed by generating confusion and false claims of fraud, and culminating in attempts to shift the certification of election results from state officials to partisan legislative bodies (e.g., Congress) in the event of a close election.
Lessons
- Educate yourself and others on the specific details of proposed voting laws, looking beyond superficial descriptions like 'voter ID' to understand their full implications for voter access.
- Actively discuss election manipulation tactics with friends and family to raise awareness and prepare for potential interference, particularly regarding false claims of fraud and attempts to disrupt vote counts.
- Participate in democracy by voting in all elections (primaries and general), volunteering for campaigns, and donating to organizations fighting for election integrity to ensure an overwhelming turnout that can overcome suppression efforts.
The Election Manipulation Playbook
Enact restrictive voting laws (e.g., 'SAVE Act' with proof of citizenship, mail-in ballot restrictions) under the guise of 'election security' to disproportionately suppress votes from specific demographics.
Utilize partisan gerrymandering to create districts that require opponents to win a significantly higher percentage of national votes to achieve congressional parity.
Generate and amplify false claims of widespread voter fraud in advance of and during elections to sow distrust in the electoral process and create a pretext for intervention.
Attempt to interfere with state election processes (e.g., seizing ballots, mucking up vote counts) in key areas to prevent states from certifying a clear winner.
Leverage the resulting confusion to shift the decision of electoral outcomes from state officials and courts to partisan legislative bodies (e.g., the House or Senate), where political allegiances can override legitimate vote counts.
Quotes
"Don't worry about the truth, you file and let and I and the Republican congressman will take care of it from there."
"If you required documentary proof of citizenship, maybe you'd get rid of 30 non-citizens who were voting, maybe. But, it's sort of like that old thing, you know, we used to say in this country, you know, 'Rather have uh 100 guilty go free than one innocent go to jail.' To get rid of that one non-citizen, we're going to get rid of 10,000 citizens from voting if you pass documentary proof of citizenship, period."
"We can't let this case go forward in Florida to ascertain what the actual vote was because that could degrade Bush's claim to the presidency."
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