Trump’s partisan argument for why mail-in voting should be rejected by the GOP is that it ‘doesn’t work out well for Republicans.
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Coronavirus may stop hundreds of thousands from becoming citizens in time to vote in November
The coronavirus has imposed the cancellation of citizenship oath-taking ceremonies. Laureates will, therefore, not be able to vote in November.
Trump rails against mail-in voting
After requesting a mail-in absentee ballot last month to vote in Florida’s GOP primary, Trump views mail-in voting in 2020 due to coronavirus as unreliable.
Why Vote by mail is controversial
The coronavirus has thrown people on both sides of the debate over vote by mail. However, this election method is plagued with some controversies.
Trump Administration Using Pandemic as Excuse to Target Asylum Seekers
The Trump Administration is using the coronavirus pandemic as excuse to target asylum seekers. HWR says these planned ‘expulsions’ are illegal, harmful.
Lawmakers push for vote by mail in response to coronavirus pandemic
A bill being considered in Congress would require states to implement absentee voting during emergencies for any reason, including during coronavirus.
House Republican pushes for bipartisan cooperation on elections during coronavirus crisis
House Republicans are pushing for bipartisan cooperation on elections during coronavirus crisis. The initiative is fronted by Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.).
Election personnel strain during Coronavirus
Hiring election staff was already a major challenge even before coronavirus. There is now more serious personnel strain whereas workload is more intense.
Wisconsin Election Fight Heralds a National Battle Over Virus-Era Voting
The battles around electoral procedures in Wisconsin throughout Monday augur a nationwide fight over election methods during coronavirus.
New election security funds won’t come easy for hard-hit states
Cash-strapped states… will nonetheless have to pony up to access new election security grants in the massive new coronavirus stimulus [package].