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Securing the Vote (with Marc Elias)

2024/10/22
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Marc Elias discusses Donald Trump's history of using lawsuits, how he may continue this pattern post-election, and the potential implications of his actions. Elias emphasizes the importance of being prepared for Trump's likely false claims about the election outcome and his potential for escalating disruptive tactics.
  • Trump filed over 60 lawsuits after the 2020 election, losing all but one.
  • Trump's approach to litigation mirrors his business practices, using it to intimidate opponents.
  • Trump may be more desperate in 2024 than he was in 2020, potentially leading to more extreme actions.

Shownotes Transcript

On a new episode of CAFE Insider, Joyce Vance is joined by special guest Marc Elias to unpack the election lawsuits that may shape this year's election.

Marc is one of the nation's foremost election attorneys. He's served as election counsel on multiple presidential campaigns, including the Kamala Harris campaign, where he's focusing on potential recounts, post-election litigation, and challenging voter suppression laws across the country.

In an excerpt from the show, Joyce and Marc discuss Donald Trump's history of bringing frivolous lawsuits and how he may do so once again after the election.

In the full episode, Joyce and Marc discuss litigation surrounding mail-in voting, how natural disasters can impact elections, and whether the Supreme Court may have a hand in this year's election outcome. 

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