WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK

For those of you who follow the news, you have probably noticed an influx of headlines from your state, county, and even beyond on vast expansions of voting methods ahead of Election Day. While these developments may seem innocent or even beneficial, it is important that everyone understand the many risks and insufficiencies that come with such expansions. Whether it's proposals for 24-hour voting centers or opening large arenas that can supposedly handle large crowds, voters should not be fooled: these expansions don't address the very basic needs that we have for increased in-person polling and adequate election security. Rather than focus resources we don't have on managing giant voting centers in centralized locations, what we need are more polling places spread out among communities that provide easier access to voters close to where they live and that can handle the influx of people coming to vote.

Regardless of such empty efforts that won't meaningfully address our voting challenges, I urge each and every one of you to stay focused on what matters: registering to vote and showing up at the polls to cast your vote. If you can't vote in person, apply to vote absentee. If your state is only allowing mail ballots, submit your ballot in person if permitted. If you can only vote by mail and have no in-person options, then vote by mail and be sure you closely follow all instructions to ensure your vote is submitted on time and counted. Keep your eyes on the prize. There are many things to worry about during these final days of a presidential election year, but don't allow that to distract you from the most important thing: making your voice heard and casting your vote. Get your friends, families, and neighbors involved. Voting is one of the very most important things that we can do as American citizens to influence the direction and the future of our nation.

Onward,
Catherine Engelbrecht

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IN THE NEWS

The Phony Post Office War. For those who have been following the latest saga over the Post Office, the Wall Street Journal's recent editorial shines a light on how the mainstream media obsession over the issue is in fact just an excuse being made by Democrats for their party's own failure over expanded mail-in voting. Read more: Wall Street Journal, 8/23/2020

"...General Louis DeJoy testified last week that the post office has enough money to deliver mail-in ballots, and his operation can’t possibly spend $25 billion that quickly in any case. Democrats voted for so much money as a bailout for the letter-carriers union that endorsed Joe Biden this month. They want the money with no reform strings attached, though the Postal Service has lost $78 billion since 2007… [DeJoy] also said the post office will prioritize ballots over other kinds of first-class mail. This should put the onus on state and local officials to establish adequate rules and deadlines for mail ballots. States like Michigan and New York have deadlines that are simply too late to process the ballots without delays and controversy. That’s the real Nov. 3 scandal to worry about."

Debunking 10 Myths About the US Postal Service. Sure, the Postal Service has its issues, and all voters who can vote in person should do so. But the claims made by Democrat politicians in their efforts to cast blame on USPS for their own vote by mail failures are blatantly false. The Daily Signal takes a deep dive into the truth. Read more: The Daily Signal, 8/18/20

Texas tells Harris County to halt plan to send all voters applications for mail-in ballots. Thankfully, Texas is one of few states standing up to ill-advised election day plans by some county leaders, in this case Harris County, which is trying to send all registered voters an application for an absentee ballot. While may seem like an added convenience for voters, the reality is that our voter rolls are terribly out of date, and such applications could go to bad addresses, to the deceased, or to the wrong person and then be abused by bad actors seeking to abuse our election process. Election security should always take precedent over convenience. Read more: The Texas Tribune, 8/28/20