In the Market with Janet Parshall Listening With Intent
Mar 27, 2026
Conversations urge prayer for influence centers like entertainment and persecuted Christians abroad. A discussion explores Iran’s theology and how suffering might spark revival. Legal debates over election ballot deadlines and free speech trends in Europe and Canada are examined. Cultural battles on sexuality and risks to religious expression are highlighted.
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Federal Law Could Override State Late Ballot Rules
- Paul Clement argued that federal law fixes Election Day as the cutoff, so state grace periods for late mail ballots conflict with Congress's statute.
- Craig Parshall highlighted justices' skepticism and the plain-English point Justice Alito made that "day means day," affecting 17 states' rules.
Counting After Election Day Creates Uncertainty
- Justices questioned whether counting ballots after election day undermines a uniform national Election Day and invites uncertainty about winners.
- Craig contrasted vote receipt deadlines with ballot counting time, warning trickle-in rules create fraud opportunities in close races.
Shorten The Distance Between Pen And Ballot
- Voters should minimize risk by shortening the distance between their pen and the ballot box: vote in person or mail well in advance.
- Janet and Craig urged citizens to shoulder responsibility to ensure timely submission rather than rely on extended state grace periods.