'Not answering any questions': GOP senator in tough re-election punts on Trump’s suggestion to delay election as others dismiss idea
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July 30, 2020 | 12:43PM ETThe Right WingFormer Vice President Joe Biden and other Democrats have been mocked by far-right Republicans for fearing that President Donald Trump might propose delaying the 2020 presidential election. But this week, Trump floated the idea of doing exactly that — claiming that voter fraud is a genuine threat and implying that perhaps the election could be postponed in order to make sure that Americans can “properly, securely and safely” vote.
Trump tweeted:
With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT E… https://t.co/VcSCg7IPwj— Donald J. Trump (@Donald J. Trump) 1596113169
CNN’s Manu Raju, in a Twitter thread, posted some reactions from GOP senators:
Sen. Lindsey Graham told me this morning about Trump’s call to delay the election: “I don’t think that’s a particul… https://t.co/GojlO2YrWZ— Manu Raju (@Manu Raju) 1596117865
Sen. Thom Tillis, who is facing a tough reelection battle, said: “The election is going to happen in November perio… https://t.co/FQrUl7ultL— Manu Raju (@Manu Raju) 1596123165
Sen. Ted Cruz said: “Election fraud is a serious problem we need to stop it and fight it, but no the election shoul… https://t.co/stKFibuDLB— Manu Raju (@Manu Raju) 1596123219
Here are some other reactions to Trump’s suggestion, including comments from prominent Democrats like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Kamala Harris:
I'm calling on the heads of Justice, Defense, Homeland Security and Interior to not allow their departments to be t… https://t.co/d0jjcMfsFj— Elizabeth Warren (@Elizabeth Warren) 1596118630
Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution states: “The Congress may determine the Time of choosing the Electors, a… https://t.co/LtJOeT5Xro— Nancy Pelosi (@Nancy Pelosi) 1596120210
@ProjectLincoln @Barbie892 @realDonaldTrump Trump and my opponent Kevin McCarthy calling vote by mail fraudulent an… https://t.co/VPNmL1BrbT— Kim Mangone (@Kim Mangone) 1596120226
Donald Trump is terrified. He knows he's going to lose to @JoeBiden. It will require every single one of us to make… https://t.co/QUaaxcZzPk— Kamala Harris (@Kamala Harris) 1596114811
And you wonder why Republican freak show can’t get organized on a covid relief bill? https://t.co/jhkbedwdvd— Sheldon Whitehouse (@Sheldon Whitehouse) 1596117557
@mkraju So @ThomTillis doesn't know if it's appropriate for the president to threaten the election process, and wan… https://t.co/yKGleT4vq1— Geoff Smith (@Geoff Smith) 1596123346
@mkraju @SenatorRomney Again thank you for supporting the Constitution. Our vote by mail works great here in Utah.— Vickie Hamilton (@Vickie Hamilton) 1596118266
@meridithmcgraw It is 21st century. What does it mean "It's going to take awhile to get all the votes counted"? The… https://t.co/ln4Qb9Gegj— Alexandrina Krit @Al3xandrinaKrit on Parler (@Alexandrina Krit @Al3xandrinaKrit on Parler) 1596119974
@mkraju Of course Lindsey Graham doesn't think delaying the election is a good idea. Every day the election is dela… https://t.co/6NYXo4jS23— Meidas Rick 🏳️🌈🇺🇦 (@Meidas Rick 🏳️🌈🇺🇦) 1596119310
@ProjectLincoln @Barbie892 @realDonaldTrump Trump and my opponent Kevin McCarthy calling vote by mail fraudulent an… https://t.co/VPNmL1BrbT— Kim Mangone (@Kim Mangone) 1596120226
Let’s be clear: Trump does not have the ability to delay the election. Our elections are enshrined in the Constitut… https://t.co/OBz7lmjwx1— Rep. Nadler (@Rep. Nadler) 1596117270
