Stopping the Steal with Eric Holder
Summary
Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins Pod Save America to discuss strategies for protecting the 2024 midterms against potential election interference by the Trump administration. The conversation covers the weaponization of the DOJ and DHS, the legal challenges to state-run elections, and Holder’s preparation of "war games" with allies to counter threats like ballot seizure and certification disputes. Holder emphasizes the importance of high voter turnout and legal readiness to ensure the integrity of the democratic process.
Topics discussed
Intro: Crooked Con announcement and Orderly Meds ad
Welcome, guest intro, and election night plans
Ground game in Michigan and corruption as a key issue
DOJ certification risks and weaponization of the DOJ
Tabletop exercises and preparation for election interference
Foreign interference and domestic government threats
DHS voter intimidation and mail-in ballot strategies
Sponsor reads: Squarespace and NPR Politics Podcast
California non-citizen voter claims and legal response
Supreme Court strategy and shadow docket concerns
Jim Himes on pre, during, and post-election risks
Certification process, Clerk of the House, and legal tools
Sponsor reads: Helix and Long Play series
FBI at polling places and election monitor roles
Insurrection Act and state certification refusal scenarios
Gerrymandering fights and the power of protest
Sponsor reads: Simply Safe and Orderly Meds
Key officials: Jay Clayton, ODNI, and Kash Patel
Alaska Senate race: Dan Sullivan imposter lawsuit
Gerrymandering failures and legislative solutions
Closing thoughts on democracy and citizen engagement
Outro: Runaway Country promo and final ads
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