A new message from your friends at People For the American Way.

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[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: demand that Republicans condemn Trump's dangerous
rhetoric that undermines our democracy! >>

PFAW Member,

In the days since the election, Donald Trump’s attacks on the very
foundation of our democracy – our free and fair elections – have become
increasingly erratic and alarming. His public calls for stopping the count
of legitimately submitted ballots, and tacit calls for violence against
elections workers, have resulted in a strain on our democratic process
unlike we’ve ever seen – and too many of these outrageous statements have
even had the backing of several Republican leaders:

* Senator Lindsey Graham: “I'm here tonight to stand with President
Trump […] Everything should be on the table… Philadelphia elections
are as crooked as a snake.” Referring to both the unsupported claim
that poll observers haven’t been allowed access to ballot counting and
the notion that the Pennsylvania State Legislature should invalidate
delegates that voters selected.
* Senator Ted Cruz suggested the Justice Department, state legislatures,
and the Supreme Court get involved in stopping the nonexistent fraud
to which Trump keeps referring.
* House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy: “"Every American should stand
up. Whatever they see ... tell us if they see something that's
incorrect out there," McCarthy said. He later added, "Do not be silent
about this. We cannot allow this to happen before our very eyes.”
* In an interview on Fox News, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich
suggested that the Department of Justice begin arresting election
workers.

[ [link removed] ]Demand Republicans condemn Trump’s dangerous election rhetoric and
attacks on the democratic process. >>

Trump’s efforts to create doubt and outrage over the election and vote
counting process is a recipe for disaster that has resulted in the spread
of dangerous conspiracy theories and even potential acts of violence.

Just last night, Philadelphia police detained two people who were planning
to show up at the convention center with an arsenal of weapons where votes
are being counted. The pair had driven from Virginia with multiple weapons
in their possession and “QAnon” conspiracy theory gear emblazoned on their
vehicle.

It’s clear the effect Trump’s words are having on his supporters and we
need to demand that all Republicans condemn his dangerous rhetoric and
support the democratic process. Unfortunately, only a handful have been
willing to speak up and far too many are unwilling to say anything at all.

[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition now and demand that the Republicans speak out against
Trump’s rhetoric and support every ballot being counted. >>

Thanks for all that you do.

In unity,

– Sarah, Digital Campaigns Associate

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[ [link removed] ]donate:

 

 

Sources:

[ [link removed] ]"Key Republicans quickly fall in line behind Trump’s attempt to
undermine the election" Vox, 11/6/20

[ [link removed] ]"Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz back Trump's baseless claims of rigged
election" The New York Times, 11/5/20

[ [link removed] ]"On Fox News, Newt Gingrich calls on Bill Barr to arrest election
workers" Media Matters, 11/6/20

[ [link removed] ]"Top Republicans defend Trump on baseless voter fraud claims as
concerns grow in the ranks" CNN Politics, 11/6/20

[ [link removed] ]"Philadelphia police detain two after tip about armed group at
ballot-counting site" The Washington Post, 11/6/20

 

 

 


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