Trump, in blocking emergency USPS funding, is brazenly trying to undermine mail-in voting in a pandemic — to turn his warnings of election chaos into a self-fulfilling prophesy.
He’s now admitted it. Twice. And nary a word yet from Republicans. latimes.com/politics/story…
He’s now admitted it. Twice. And nary a word yet from Republicans. latimes.com/politics/story…
Also worth noting @USPS is the most popular brand in the country — 91% view it favorably (see below).
If Trump is seen to be delaying everyone’s mail for his own benefit, there’s a real chance this does affect the election, just not the way he thinks.
theharrispoll.com/u-s-postal-ser…
If Trump is seen to be delaying everyone’s mail for his own benefit, there’s a real chance this does affect the election, just not the way he thinks.
theharrispoll.com/u-s-postal-ser…
Lo and behold, we have one (very vulnerable) Senate Republican expressing concerns:
The @SenatorCollins letter makes no mention of the election itself, but questions DeJoy's other actions and echoes Dems' point about USPS being "a lifeline" for seniors, veterans and rural Americans.
Says goal of financial solvency "cannot be achieved by shortchanging service."
Says goal of financial solvency "cannot be achieved by shortchanging service."
