The New Yorker Radio Hour Preparing For Trump’s Next “Big Lie,” with the Election Lawyer Marc Elias
Sep 6, 2024
Marc Elias, an election lawyer known for successfully defending the 2020 election results, joins the discussion. Elias highlights the growing threat for 2024, expressing concerns about Trump's potential tactics and the rise of election-denying officials in swing states. He warns of a more competent and desperate Trump, predicting that he will falsely claim victory across all states regardless of the actual results. With voter suppression tactics on the rise and legal battles looming, Elias stresses the urgency of protecting electoral integrity.
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Attempts to Interfere With Election Certification
- In 2020, Trump and the RNC pressured Wayne County officials to not certify election results.
- This tactic failed then, but similar attempts occurred in 2022 in Cochise County and Pennsylvania.
Georgia's Insidious Rule Change
- Georgia's rule change allowing investigation of ballot counts before certification is insidious.
- It disrupts the established certification process, akin to letting a scoreboard operator question touchdowns.
Trump's Selective Praise
- Trump praised three of five Georgia state election board members at a rally.
- He highlighted those who supported rules he favored, demonstrating his focus on influencing election administration.