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In reply to the discussion: Dear Amercia:You are waking up, as Germany once did, to the awareness that 1/3 of your people would [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)a whole lot of the elections they "won." Germany didn't vote to replace its democracy with a fascist state, it was taken by by fiat through progressive election thefts, abuse of power and law breaking by those in office, and brute force.
Something to keep in mind as we watch today's hard right become more and more blatant, and desperate, in election thievery.
After being sworn in, our 116th Democratic house caucus will present H.S. 1: a giant omnibus democracy reform package, which will address everything we need to completely reform our elections and much, much more. However, most bills will not be passed until we control the senate also. Before then, look to the states with substantial Democratic control for big reforms that must wait at the federal level.
I am, hopeful, however, that in 2020 Brian Kemp will at least not be able to de-register anyone because congress passed our bill mandating automatic nationwide voter registration. It has widespread electoral support, and the Republicans must deal if they are to get anything they want.