Thread by @JRubinBlogger

Rs have no legit explanation for their efforts to limit access to the ballot and to seize election admin from neutral professionals. And tv hosts routinely do a poor job of pressing them on their rationale for subverting our democracy.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…

What could possibly be the justification for subversion bills? Republicans such as Ernst need to be asked whether such legislation undermines faith in elections, increases the opportunity for partisan meddling and discourages qualified election workers from serving.

Ernst and many other Republicans make the specious claim Democrats want to “federalize” elections. Voting law both constitutionally and statutorily has long been a federal and state responsibility. Everything from the 15th A to ECA to VRA reaffirmed the federal government’s role

When it comes to questioning Republicans about the “big lie” and informing the public about the party’s nefarious and systematic effort to degrade our democracy, the mainstream media with a few exceptions seem to have learned little and improved not at all