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A Preview Of The Post-Election Legal Drama

2024/10/22
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Key Insights

Why are so many election-related lawsuits being filed before the election?

Lawsuits are filed in advance to address structural problems with how election officials intend to carry out the elections, allowing the process to unfold in a timeframe that lends itself to litigation.

Why is it difficult to prove election fraud claims post-election?

Proving election fraud in court is very hard, especially within the tight timeframe between the election and the certification of electoral votes, unless there is clear and compelling evidence.

Why is Virginia purging non-eligible voters from the voter rolls?

Virginia is following a state law, signed by former Governor Tim Kaine, to ensure the voting rolls are free of ineligible voters, including illegal aliens, to protect the integrity of elections.

Why does the presence of ineligible voters on the rolls matter?

Ineligible voters, especially illegal aliens, dilute the value of votes cast by eligible American citizens and can potentially affect election outcomes.

Why might the 2024 election results take weeks to solidify?

The election results could take weeks to solidify due to the close nature of the race, pre-filed lawsuits, and the need to address any potential irregularities or fraud claims.

Why might Donald Trump bring in outside voices like Elon Musk to his administration?

Trump might bring in diverse opinions and experts like Elon Musk to make the government more efficient and effective, leveraging their business and economic success.

Why is Kamala Harris focusing on tax breaks and economic stimulus in her campaign?

Harris is focusing on tax breaks for first-time homebuyers, small businesses, and expanding the child tax credit to stimulate the economy and gain bipartisan support.

Why might Kamala Harris appoint a Republican to her cabinet?

Harris might appoint a Republican to her cabinet to foster bipartisanship and work across the aisle, given the divided government and the need for cooperation.

Why is winning the media cycle critical in the final days of the campaign?

Winning the media cycle is crucial because it attracts attention and influences public perception, especially in the final days when every vote counts.

Shownotes Transcript

Election Day is two weeks away, yet over 160 election-related lawsuits have been preemptively filed. Most focus on how ballots are cast and counted, how to protect against alleged voter fraud, and who should be eligible to vote. Experts say this speeds up the legal process once we reach Election Day. FOX News Contributor and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Andy McCarthy, says this has become commonplace following the 2000 election. McCarthy joins to preview the coming legal drama, Virginia's efforts to purge non-eligible voters, and why it may take weeks to solidify the election results.

The candidates have been pitching their vision for the country to voters on the campaign trail, but what would a second Trump administration or a Harris administration really look like? Republican strategist at Axiom Strategies and former Trump 2020 Press Communications Director Erin Perrine explains how the former President’s policies would focus on immediate targeted changes to taxes and the border. Later, former PA Congressman and former Under Secretary of the Army, Patrick Murphy, joins to share Harris’ plans for economic stimulus for the middle class and a potential Republican in her cabinet. 

Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor and host of the Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz.

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