Election experts on the right and left are ringing the
alarm, John.

Here’s why: State lawmakers in swing states are on the record stating that
the President’s campaign has asked them to consider submitting false
electors to the Electoral College who will disregard the vote count and
vote for Trump no matter what.^1

Could this really happen? Unfortunately, it's a real threat.

Below is our new Election Threat Report. Prepared by our top political
strategists, it lays out the threat our Republic faces for you to read,
share, and act upon.

[ [link removed] ]The report is below and live on our blog. Please spread the word by
forwarding this email to at least 3 of your friends & family.

Right now, most Americans have no idea that bypassing the vote count is
even possible. This worst-case scenario is just one of many possible
outcomes this November, but it’s one the American people must be prepared
for. You can help by spreading the word so that everyone knows about this
threat before it happens.

This isn’t about political party; it’s about democracy. See below for our
report. And more soon, 

Joshua Graham Lynn
Co-Founder
RepresentUs

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The Atlantic recently reported that President Trump’s campaign is speaking
directly to state lawmakers about the possibility of sending false
electors to the Electoral College who would cast their electoral vote for
the President no matter what, even if it means ignoring the will of the
people.^2 Since then, dozens of news outlets have reported on this real
threat that could plunge our democracy into chaos.

Below, we analyze the circumstances that make this threat possible,
identify the worst-case scenario, and lay out a path for preventing it –
relying on a response from the American people. 

How We Got Here: Disinformation Has Lead to Distrust in Election Results

This doomsday scenario is made possible by the President’s months of
baseless attacks on mail-in ballots. This is critical to remember: All of
the facts refute his claims.^3

Even as COVID-19 infections surged, the President has repeatedly attempted
to cast doubt on the legitimacy of mail-in ballots by lying about rampant
fraud. He’s called to “get rid of the ballots” and even claimed, should he
lose at the ballot box, that the election would be rigged.^4

All in all, the President’s behavior has sowed distrust in our election
systems. Despite any evidence of rampant voter fraud, most Americans
report a loss of trust in the results of the upcoming election.^5

What We Need to Be Prepared For: Lawmakers Disregarding the Will of the
Voters 

Should the President be ahead in the vote count on November 3, we expect
Trump’s campaign to immediately declare victory before millions of mail-in
ballots are counted.

The President has laid the groundwork for two paths forward that he could
use to disregard the will of the voters:

 1. Stopping the vote count: The President’s public statements suggest he
will pressure elections officials to stop counting the votes in the
event that he is ahead on Election Night, leveraging lawsuits and
heightened disinformation campaigns. This would result in millions of
votes – including those sent in by military service members — being
thrown out.

 2. Getting electors to ignore the vote count: Citing baseless claims
about fraud or a rigged election, lawmakers in swing states could
submit a slate of Electoral College electors who will ignore the vote
count and install Trump as President against the will of the American
people. This is the worst case scenario.

This threat is dire. It would violate our nation's founding principle:
That the voters choose who represents them. This scenario can be avoided
if we prepare now.

Our 3-Pronged Strategy to Prevent this “Doomsday” Scenario

RepresentUs is pursuing a 3-pronged strategy to make sure the rule of law
is upheld and that the voters determine the outcome of the election, as
they have since our founding. All three strategies will rely heavily on
public awareness and activation, which is why these efforts are underway
now, before Election Day.

1. Make Sure As Many Americans as Possible Vote

Power grabs are most successful when the public is not paying attention.
An overwhelming turnout this November will show lawmakers that the
American people are paying close attention and expect their votes to be
counted.

What we’re doing: Through our [ [link removed] ]6 Steps to Save the Vote hub, we’re
registering voters, staffing polling places, and making sure all Americans
can vote safely – early, absentee by-mail, or at a polling place on
Election Day.

2. Make Sure Every Vote is Counted

If the American people know that it will take time for the results to be
tabulated – and hold their state lawmakers accountable – any attempt by
President Trump to prematurely declare victory will fall flat.

What we’re doing: We’re changing the narrative, making it clear that
Americans should not expect results on Election Day: It’s going to be
#ElectionWeek as mail-in votes are validated and counted. We’ve enlisted
top Generals and Admirals from all four branches of the military to join
our [ [link removed] ]Count Every Hero campaign and assembled a coalition of state
elections officials & security experts with [ [link removed] ]VoteSafe to combat
disinformation about mail-in voting.

3. Ensure State Lawmakers Respect the Vote Count

If any lawmakers seem poised to disregard the will of the people, we must
be ready to expose them.

What we’re doing: We’re getting daily updates straight from key swing
states on the lawmakers who will ultimately choose the electors who elect
our next President. We are scenario planning for legislative fights that
could break out should the President continue to pressure lawmakers to
disregard the will of the people. As we prepare for the crucial period
between Election Day and the inauguration, we’re spreading critical
information and preparing our grassroots supporters to mobilize.

While this threat is grave, we are confident that massive public
participation from the American people can protect our election system
this November. But to succeed, every American must know the extent of the
threat we face – and, when necessary, how to take strategic action to
prevent this doomsday scenario.

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 1. [ [link removed] ]The Atlantic: What if Trump Refuses to Concede?
 2. [ [link removed] ]The Atlantic: What if Trump Refuses to Concede?
 3. [ [link removed] ]AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s big distortions on mail-in voting
 4. [ [link removed] ]NBC News: Trump on peaceful transition if he loses: 'Get rid of
the ballots'
 5. [ [link removed] ]U.S. News and World Report: Majority of Americans Don’t Trust
Elections, Poll Finds


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