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NRCC: Joanna Mendoza Mass-Deletes Social Media Posts to Hide Extreme Record From Voters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Joanna Mendoza Mass-Deletes Social Media Posts To Hide Extreme Record From Voters
September 24, 2026
It's a major new scandal impacting far-left lobbyist Joanna Mendoza's campaign. The Arizona Republic reported today Mendoza did a "sweeping purge" of her social media accounts before launching her campaign, deleting numerous posts showing how far-left she is.
* Why it matters: Mendoza has tried to cover up her extreme record, which included lobbying for massive tax hikes, supporting defunding
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Joanna Mendoza Mass-Deletes Social Media Posts To Hide Extreme Record From Voters
September 24, 2026
It's a major new scandal impacting far-left lobbyist Joanna Mendoza's campaign. The Arizona Republic reported today Mendoza did a "sweeping purge" of her social media accounts before launching her campaign, deleting numerous posts showing how far-left she is.
* Why it matters: Mendoza has tried to cover up her extreme record, which included lobbying for massive tax hikes, supporting defundingthe police and pushing open borders. Mendoza cheated on her own taxes while pushing to raise taxes on Arizonans.
* Caught on camera: Mendoza last week told a crowd to "slap me" if she ever claimed to be "bipartisan."
"Far-left lobbyist Joanna Mendoza called our police officers 'an occupying army,' lobbied to raise taxes on groceries and cheated on her own taxes. Mendoza scrubbing her social media showed she knows how toxic her far-left views are with voters." - NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/09/24/joanna-mendoza-mass-deletes-social-media-posts-to-hide-extreme-record-from-voters/
Leaders Schumer and Jeffries, DSCC, DCCC, and DGA File New Lawsuit to Block Trump and Republicans' Threats to Intimidate Voters at Polling Places
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 24, 2026
Leaders Schumer and Jeffries, DSCC, DCCC, and DGA File New Lawsuit to Block Trump and Republicans' Threats to Intimidate Voters at Polling Places
After filing a lawsuit to block Donald Trump's threats to intimidate voters by stationing armed federal agents at polling places, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, and DGA Chair Andy Beshear released the following statement:
"We
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 24, 2026
Leaders Schumer and Jeffries, DSCC, DCCC, and DGA File New Lawsuit to Block Trump and Republicans' Threats to Intimidate Voters at Polling Places
After filing a lawsuit to block Donald Trump's threats to intimidate voters by stationing armed federal agents at polling places, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, and DGA Chair Andy Beshear released the following statement:
"Weare taking strong, joint legal action to block Donald Trump's threats to deploy federal agents, including ICE and FBI agents, to polling places this November. Sending armed federal agents into American neighborhoods to intimidate voters is not only wrong - it's illegal and would mark a new and extremely dangerous escalation of this administration's disregard for the rule of law and repeated attempts to rig the midterms.
"We will not allow Donald Trump to attack Americans' right to vote because he knows his cost-raising agenda is deeply unpopular and will be rejected this November. Federal law explicitly forbids voter intimidation and stationing armed federal agents at polling places. Our case is clear, and we're confident we'll defeat Trump in court yet again."
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/article/leaders-schumer-and-jeffries-dscc-dccc-and-dga-file-new-lawsuit-to-block-trump-and-republicans-threats-to-intimidate-voters-at-polling-places/
Democratic Governors Association: Report - "Biggs Opposed 2005 Law Targeting Child Sex Traffickers"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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NEW Report: "Opposed 2005 Law Targeting Child Sex Traffickers"
Sep 24, 2026
New reporting from American Journal News reveals that Andy Biggs was "one of only four legislators to vote against" legislation designed to protect child victims of sex trafficking.
The bipartisan bill that was ultimately signed into law "reclassified sex trafficking of a victim under the age of 15 as a 'dangerous crime against children' and established a 20-year presumptive prison sentence for first-time offenders. It also
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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NEW Report: "Opposed 2005 Law Targeting Child Sex Traffickers"
Sep 24, 2026
New reporting from American Journal News reveals that Andy Biggs was "one of only four legislators to vote against" legislation designed to protect child victims of sex trafficking.
The bipartisan bill that was ultimately signed into law "reclassified sex trafficking of a victim under the age of 15 as a 'dangerous crime against children' and established a 20-year presumptive prison sentence for first-time offenders. It alsoestablished a 30-year sentence for subsequent offenses."
Biggs voted no and "did not provide a formal explanation of why."
This disturbing vote is the latest in a long "pattern of failing to stand with sexual assault victims [that] has become a significant issue in the race" for Arizona governor.
As Arizona Senate president, Biggs blocked bipartisan legislation that could have protected women and children who were trapped in a predatory cult that was "forcing girls into underage marriage" and "sexually abusing girls," as young as 12 years old. When pressed on his vote last month, Biggs claimed he "knew what was going on." Biggs was also one of three state lawmakers to oppose legislation that would have "required registered sex offenders relocating to Arizona to re-register in the state" and one of only two Republicans on a House Oversight Subcommittee to vote against releasing the Epstein files.
Read more about Biggs' record of standing with predators:
American Journal News: Biggs opposed 2005 law targeting child sex traffickers
* Twenty years ago, Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs voted against an anti-sex trafficking law designed to protect children.
* Biggs is now his state's Republican nominee for governor. His alleged pattern of failing to stand with sexual assault victims has become a significant issue in the race.
* In 2005, when he was serving in the Arizona House, Biggs was one of only four legislators to vote against SB 1338. The bill reclassified sex trafficking of a victim under the age of 15 as a "dangerous crime against children" and established a 20-year presumptive prison sentence for first-time offenders. It also established a 30-year sentence for subsequent offenses.
* Biggs did not provide a formal explanation of why he opposed the bill.
* Biggs has already come under fire for similar votes. That same year, he voted against a bipartisan bill requiring sex offenders moving to Arizona to re-register in the state. In 2007, he was the lone committee vote against a law toughening penalties for child prostitution.
* In 2013, when Biggs was leading the Arizona Senate, he blocked a bipartisan push to shut down a local police force that was allegedly protecting an extremist religious sect accused of abusing young girls.
* This pattern continued when Biggs joined Congress in 2017. In 2018, he opposed a bipartisan bill cracking down on online sex trafficking. The legislation had broad bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Donald Trump.
* Last year, Biggs voted in committee to block the release of Justice Department files related to the investigation of sex predator Jeffrey Epstein.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/new-report-biggs-opposed-2005-law-targeting-child-sex-traffickers/
Democratic Governors Association: Congressman Tom Tiffany Bars Local Journalist From Campaign Event
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Congressman Tom Tiffany Bars Local Journalist from Campaign Event
Sep 24, 2026
MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany is borrowing yet another page from the Trump playbook, barring a local Milwaukee Journal Sentinel journalist from his campaign event in Milwaukee today.
WATCH: https://x.com/AJBayatpour/status/2103157632836022641
"Wisconsin voters deserve to know where their candidates for governor stand on the issues, but MAGA Congressman Tiffany is quite literally standing in the way -- following Trump's
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Congressman Tom Tiffany Bars Local Journalist from Campaign Event
Sep 24, 2026
MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany is borrowing yet another page from the Trump playbook, barring a local Milwaukee Journal Sentinel journalist from his campaign event in Milwaukee today.
WATCH: https://x.com/AJBayatpour/status/2103157632836022641
"Wisconsin voters deserve to know where their candidates for governor stand on the issues, but MAGA Congressman Tiffany is quite literally standing in the way -- following Trump'slead and lashing out at the press for doing their jobs," said DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy. "Instead of answering for his five votes to continue the war currently driving gas prices to historic highs, Congressman Tiffany is bringing swamp tactics back to Wisconsin -- ducking and hiding as he tries to avoid answering for his extreme, cost-raising record."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/watch-congressman-tom-tiffany-bars-local-journalist-from-campaign-event/
DSCC: Vote Alert - Senate Republicans Again Vote to Continue Price-Spiking Iran War Amid National Backlash
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 24, 2026
VOTE ALERT: Senate Republicans Again Vote to Continue Price-Spiking Iran War Amid National Backlash
GOP Senate candidates have claimed that the war in Iran they "wholeheartedly support" is "over" and "out of sight, out of mind" for many Americans - applauding the "mop-up operation" that "went very well"
New York Times' Carl Hulse: "It's brutal, the gas prices. And it's a killer issue for the Republicans. And they know it [...] It has decided midterms many times. Looks
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 24, 2026
VOTE ALERT: Senate Republicans Again Vote to Continue Price-Spiking Iran War Amid National Backlash
GOP Senate candidates have claimed that the war in Iran they "wholeheartedly support" is "over" and "out of sight, out of mind" for many Americans - applauding the "mop-up operation" that "went very well"
New York Times' Carl Hulse: "It's brutal, the gas prices. And it's a killer issue for the Republicans. And they know it [...] It has decided midterms many times. Lookslike it will again"
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Despite national backlash, nearly every Senate Republican, including those in tight races in key Senate battleground states, just voted to continue the price-hiking war in Iran - which has gas prices approaching "their highest level of the year" and diesel prices "registering new daily all-time highs."
This comes after GOP Senate candidates shamelessly and desperately scrambled to paper over their extensive records supporting, advocating for, and defending the unpopular war - including Sens. Husted and Sullivan, who tried to claim they wanted to end the war, only to vote to continue it today.
From DSCC Communications Director Maeve Coyle: "With 40 days to go until the midterm elections, Senate Republicans showed voters again that they would rather rubber-stamp Trump's unpopular, price-spiking war in Iran than fight to rein in the skyrocketing costs of gas, diesel and fertilizer that are hurting people in their state. Every single GOP Senate candidate is already on record supporting, advocating for, and defending this price-spiking war - and in November voters will hold them accountable for it."
GOP SENATE CANDIDATES HAVE ALL SUPPORTED, PRAISED, AND DEFENDED THE PRICE-HIKING WAR IN IRAN:
IN ALASKA:
* DAN SULLIVAN:
- Voted multiple times in favor of continuing the war in Iran.
- Claimed the economy is headed in the "right direction," while rural Alaskans have faced fuel prices up to $10 a gallon, and he even sent a fundraising email begging Alaskans to help pay for his gas money.
* See also: Alaska Beacon: Gasoline hits $26 per gallon in the northwest Alaska village of Shungnak
IN FLORIDA:
* ASHLEY MOODY:
- Voted multiple times in favor of continuing the war in Iran.
* See also: CBS News: Middle East tensions are driving Florida gas prices to their highest since May, AAA says
IN GEORGIA:
* MIKE COLLINS:
- Voted multiple times against resolutions to stop the war in Iran - including as recently as last week.
- Praised Trump's highly unpopular war in Iran, even going as far as to say that Trump is doing a "fantastic job." Collins, who has said that he "wholeheartedly support[s]" Trump's agenda, told struggling Georgians that "the economy is moving."
* See also: Fox 5 Atlanta: Tank of gas in Georgia a painful $60 decision, voters frustrated
IN IOWA:
* ASHLEY HINSON:
- Voted multiple times against resolutions to stop the war in Iran - including as recently as last week.
- Has claimed that the war is "out of sight, out of mind" for many Americans.
* See also: Iowa's News Now: Record diesel prices squeeze Iowa farmers as harvest begins, raising fuel supply fears; Iowa's News Now: Gas prices continue to rise in Iowa, averaging $4.38/gallon
IN KANSAS:
* ROGER MARSHALL:
- Voted multiple times in favor of continuing the war in Iran.
- Has claimed that the war in Iran is "over" and called it a "mop-up operation."
- Called the war a "bold, necessary, and long-overdue strike," and said that "Americans are going to have to make some sacrifices."
- Told Kansans that he "applaud[s] President Trump" and is "standing with the President on Iran."
* See also: KWCH: Kansas shoppers should expect to pay more for groceries as diesel costs increase; KCTV: Gas prices climb in KCK as drivers, city budgets feel the pinch
IN MAINE:
* SUSAN COLLINS:
- Voted multiple times in favor of continuing the war in Iran.
- Holds up to $115,000 in natural gas stocks. Between the start of the war and April 1, those investments increased by as much as $24,480.
* See also: WABI 5: Maine diesel prices hit all-time high, AAA says
IN MICHIGAN:
* MIKE ROGERS:
- Falsely claimed that the Iran War would be over in 60 days, said that it "should have happened a long time ago," and told Michiganders struggling with rising prices that they're "gonna be fine; we've got plenty of oil."
- Told Michiganders that he "[doesn't] mind giving the President the authority" to indefinitely continue the Iran War.
- Said Michiganders who blame Trump and Republican policies for driving up costs are "nuts" and that "Trump derangement" has caused them to "lose their mind."
- Argued that there is no "inflation, as a matter of fact, it's down [...] and that means working families, not paying more" and has previously mocked concerns over rising costs, saying "Oh my gosh, coffee went up, you know, horror."
* See also: Detroit Free Press: Michigan has highest average weekly gasoline price surge in the nation
IN MISSISSIPPI:
* CINDY HYDE-SMITH:
- Voted multiple times in favor of continuing the war in Iran and claimed that the resolutions brought forth to end the war were "primarily rooted in a deep personal dislike for President Trump."
- Has accepted "at least $14,000 from the fertilizer industry" as the Iran war she has voted to continue drives up fertilizer costs.
* See also: WLBT: Diesel hits record high as Mississippi gas prices climb closer to $4 a gallon on average
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE:
* JOHN E. SUNUNU:
- Defended Donald Trump's unauthorized war on Iran and is cashing in as the war continues to spike gas prices for New Hampshire families. New financial disclosures reveal that Sununu's oil and gas portfolio surged as much as 24% during the war with Iran, which is driving up oil prices.
* See also: Business NH Magazine: NH Gas Prices Have Risen by a Third Over the Past Year
IN NORTH CAROLINA:
* MICHAEL WHATLEY:
- Is a Big Oil Lobbyist who defended Trump's war with Iran and has insisted that North Carolinians "are not getting gouged" at the gas pump as he continues to profit off of his $1.39 million investments in the oil and gas industry, which grew by up to $219,660 between the start of Trump's war in Iran and April 1.
- Told voters to "take a look at what's happening with the economy. President Trump campaigned on bringing down gasoline prices, grocery prices, and housing prices. How are we doing?"
* See also: WRAL: Gas prices rising across the board in NC as national prices hit milestones
IN OHIO:
* JON HUSTED:
- Voted multiple times in favor of continuing the war in Iran.
- Claimed that military operations in Iran "went very well" while also admitting the war he supported "has put a strain on Americans."
- Attempted to use the Iran War as an excuse to stay in Washington and get out of testifying in person in the FirstEnergy bribery trial - but got caught sneaking back into Ohio for a $1,000-per-plate fundraiser.
- Claimed the war was going "much better than anyone thought it would," even though U.S. service members have died and gas prices are skyrocketing.
- Told struggling Ohioans that they are "not very experienced at navigating the real world" and that they need to "learn how to budget."
- Argued that the solution to the affordability crisis is to "earn more," and said that Ohioans' work ethic is "broken."
* See also: WLWT: Rising diesel prices putting pressure on farmers as harvest gets underway
IN SOUTH CAROLINA:
* DARLINE GRAHAM:
- Has already voted twice in favor of continuing the war in Iran.
- Despite saying that national security was "not her thing," Graham has repeatedly praised Trump's handling of the war in Iran, saying she "fully" "trust[s] President Trump in everything he's doing" and that "he's got this."
* See also: WCIV: South Carolina gas prices jump 15 cents in a week, pushing average above $4 a gallon
IN TEXAS:
* KEN PAXTON:
- Has "stood by" Trump's actions in Iran and said he was "very glad" that Trump started the attacks.
- Has "remained silent" amid calls from James Talarico to suspend the federal gas tax and said he wishes the war had happened "after the midterm elections."
* See also: KETK: Gas prices near $4 in Texas as calls grow to suspend state gas tax
See also: DSCC: NEW DATA: GOP-Backed Iran War Costs Voters $56 Billion at the Pump as Republican Senate Candidates Tell Them to "Be Patriots" & "Learn How to Budget"; DSCC: ICYMI: New Reports Expose GOP Cashing In on Big Oil Donations as Iran War Spikes Gas Prices; DSCC: ICYMI: Dan Sullivan "Begs Donors to Help Him 'Pay for Gas' after Voting to Continue Trump's War"; DSCC: New Ad Campaign Slams Price Hike Mike Rogers for Dismissing Skyrocketing Michigan Gas Prices; DSCC: IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates' Cost-Raising Agenda Continues Driving Up Gas Prices Across the U.S.; DSCC: QUICK CLIPS: Tafoya Tells Minnesotans to "Take One Less Trip to Starbucks" and to "Just Try to be Patriots" as Gas Prices Skyrocket
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/article/vote-alert-senate-republicans-again-vote-to-continue-price-spiking-iran-war-amid-national-backlash/
DNC: Under Trump, 1 in 5 Renters Are Unable To Pay Rent and Mortgage Rates Spiked to Highest in Two Years
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Under Trump, 1 in 5 Renters Are Unable To Pay Rent and Mortgage Rates Spiked to Highest in Two Years
Data released today shows that under Donald Trump, a staggering 1 in 5 working-age renters, the highest on record, were unable to pay their full rent on time at some point last year. On top of that, mortgage rates rose to 7.12% last week, reaching their highest level in more than two years.
The average household has shelled out an extra $833 on housing costs, including rent
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Under Trump, 1 in 5 Renters Are Unable To Pay Rent and Mortgage Rates Spiked to Highest in Two Years
Data released today shows that under Donald Trump, a staggering 1 in 5 working-age renters, the highest on record, were unable to pay their full rent on time at some point last year. On top of that, mortgage rates rose to 7.12% last week, reaching their highest level in more than two years.
The average household has shelled out an extra $833 on housing costs, including rentand mortgage payments, since Trump took office. Yet, Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, calling it "so unimportant" and a "big yawn." Earlier this year, Trump even reportedly told House Speaker Mike Johnson that "no one gives a [bleep] about housing" -- despite housing being the top political issue for young voters.
In response, DNC Deputy Communications Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump has put affording rent -- let alone buying your first home -- out of reach for generations of Americans. Trump's reckless tariffs and war of choice with Iran are destroying the economy, pricing everyday Americans out of their homes, and there's no indication there will be any relief soon. Instead of delivering on his promise to lower costs for working families, Trump is focused on spending more than a billion taxpayer dollars on vanity projects and hosting lavish dinners with his billionaire donors. Enough is enough."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/new-under-trump-1-in-5-renters-are-unable-to-pay-rent-and-mortgage-rates-spiked-to-highest-in-two-years/
DGA, Leaders Jeffries and Schumer, DCCC, and DSCC File New Lawsuit to Block Trump and Republicans' Threats to Intimidate Voters at Polling Places
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA, Leaders Jeffries and Schumer, DCCC, and DSCC File New Lawsuit to Block Trump and Republicans' Threats to Intimidate Voters at Polling Places
Sep 24, 2026
After filing a lawsuit to block Donald Trump's threats to intimidate voters by stationing armed federal agents at polling places, DGA Chair Andy Beshear, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, and DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:
"We are taking
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA, Leaders Jeffries and Schumer, DCCC, and DSCC File New Lawsuit to Block Trump and Republicans' Threats to Intimidate Voters at Polling Places
Sep 24, 2026
After filing a lawsuit to block Donald Trump's threats to intimidate voters by stationing armed federal agents at polling places, DGA Chair Andy Beshear, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, and DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:
"We are takingstrong, joint legal action to block Donald Trump's threats to deploy federal agents, including ICE and FBI agents, to polling places this November. Sending armed federal agents into American neighborhoods to intimidate voters is not only wrong - it's illegal and would mark a new and extremely dangerous escalation of this administration's disregard for the rule of law and repeated attempts to rig the midterms.
"We will not allow Donald Trump to attack Americans' right to vote because he knows his cost-raising agenda is deeply unpopular and will be rejected this November. Federal law explicitly forbids voter intimidation and stationing armed federal agents at polling places. Our case is clear, and we're confident we'll defeat Trump in court yet again."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-leaders-jeffries-and-schumer-dccc-and-dscc-file-new-lawsuit-to-block-trump-and-republicans-threats-to-intimidate-voters-at-polling-places/
