Trump's Vendetta Against Democracy

The front lines in the fight for our democracy is taking place at the state level with a battle for the integrity of a system on the brink. In this episode Rick welcomes Jena Griswold, the Secretary of State of Colorado, for an in-depth discussion about the current state of democracy in the United States. They explore the challenges and successes of election security, the rise of election denialism, and the impact of disinformation and deep fakes on the electoral process. Jena shares insights from her experience in overseeing Colorado's elections, highlighting the importance of maintaining a secure and accessible voting system. She also discusses the ongoing efforts to hold bad actors accountable and the resilience of the American people in defending democratic values.

Stuart Stevens writes, "All that was asked of these weak men and women of the GOP was to reject a man who violated every value they had spent their careers espousing. But at every turn, whenever given a chance to distance themselves from the odious Donald Trump and the collection of grievances and hatreds that form Trumpism, they chose to pull Trump closer."

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