Joan Esposito is joined by Edwin Eisendrath, host of "It's the Democracy, Stupid" (Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT) and publisher of "It's The Democracy, Stupid" on Substack.
Key points
- Edwin urged voters to verify registration, vote early, avoid mail where possible, mobilize neighbors, and protect ballot counting through volunteers and legal observers.
- Concerns were raised in the discussion about Republican efforts to restrict voting access, including polling-place closures, voter purges, postal delays, and potential challenges to election results.
- A midterm win for Democrats could enable accountability and slow the administration, but rebuilding government and improving Americans’ lives would require a longer effort.
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