Republicans continue effort to disenfranchise Pennsylvania voters

 

Friday, November 15 At Democracy Docket, we prioritize our readers in everything we do. Help support our pro-democracy news outlet as we continue to hold those in power accountable. Join us in the fight for a stronger, more transparent democracy. Republicans continue their effort to disenfranchise Pennsylvania voters The Republican National Committee (RNC) filed two more lawsuits in Pennsylvania to block the counting of undated and wrongly dated mail-in ballots, in Centre and Philadelphia counties. A Pennsylvania judge dismissed the one lawsuit brought by the RNC and David McCormick challenging the counting of three mail-in ballots in Centre County. The GOP withdrew its contest against two ballots, the judge dismissed the third. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and incumbent Sen. Bob Casey’s (D) campaign moved to intervene in a separate case before Pennsylvania’s highest court. They’re arguing that the undated and wrongly dated mail-in ballots should be counted, or else it would violate the state constitution.  In all, this week the RNC filed four lawsuits in Pennsylvania in an effort to block wrongly dated and undated mail-in ballots from being counted, just as the incredibly tight U.S. Senate race between McCormick and Casey heads toward a recount. Mississippi Supreme Court candidate sues Hinds County over certification delay Mississippi Supreme Court candidate Jenifer Branning filed a lawsuit challenging Hinds County’s delay in certifying the results of the November election. Today is the deadline for the state’s counties to certify, but Hinds is not done counting ballots.  Deep dive into Stephen Miller’s legal group This week, President-elect Donald Trump named Stephen Miller as the White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor. Take a look at how Miller has used his legal group to wreak havoc on voting rights and democracy.  Where did Democrats go wrong this election? Molly Jong Fast and Marc discuss the media’s role in the election, the underestimated influence of Trump and what the strategy should be moving forward. Remember, the fight continues.