Secretaries of State Prepare For A Midterms Showdown
Summary
Jane Coastin discusses the Trump administration's efforts to interfere with midterm elections, featuring Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar. They address federal investigations into Nevada’s voting records, the Supreme Court ruling protecting state-run mail-in ballots, and the impact of these actions on voter confidence, particularly among Latino communities. The episode also covers Melania Trump’s recent activities, the ICE shooting in Texas, and the potential for martial law declarations.
Topics discussed
States run elections, not the federal government
Melania Trump's morning: NYSE bell and Fox & Friends
Trump meets Xi Jinping for state visit
ICE officer body camera controversy in Texas
RFK Jr. security costs and HHS funding
Nevada Sec of State on federal investigation threats
Debunking the 15,000 non-citizen voter claim
Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots
Mail voting statistics in Nevada
Postal Service interference and voter trust
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Targeting Latino voters and midterm concerns
Voter reaction to no tax on tips policy
Martial law rumors and election security fears
Legal strategies and DOJ brain drain
Republican Sec of State amicus brief
Book promo: When We Are In Charge
Outro: Kid Rock festival and show credits
Promos: Still Counting, Journavics, ChatGPT Business
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