Republicans Bash Democrats: ‘If You Can Protest In Person, You Can Vote In Person’

TOPLINE

As President Trump continues to attack the integrity of mail-in voting ahead of the 2020 election, some Republicans are criticizing Democrats as hypocritical for crowding together in protests but refusing to hit the polls in-person. 

KEY FACTS

Key Background

Trump has levied various attacks against mail-in voting in recent weeks, claiming without evidence that mail-in voting would result in widespread election fraud: “It’s going to make our country the laughingstock of the world.” On the other side of the aisle, Democrats are lobbying for ease of voting amid the pandemic and expressing rising concern about the state of the U.S. Postal Service. Following backlash to widespread delays in mail delivery caused by operational changes that Democrats worried would impact the election, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy agreed on Tuesday to halt them until after the election. 

Crucial Quote 

Top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci last week endorsed the safety of in-person voting, saying: “I think if carefully done, according to the guidelines, there’s no reason why” people shouldn’t be able to vote in-person. “Compromised” individuals at a higher risk of infection should vote by mail, however, said Fauci. 

Further Reading

“Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Temporarily Reverses USPS Changes—But Democrats Push For More” (Forbes)

Sorting Equipment Removed, Changes To Election Mail: Here Are All The Postal Service Changes Raising Alarm (Forbes)

Mail-In Voters Sue Trump, DeJoy Over Postal Service Changes Ahead Of Election (Forbes)

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy To Testify Before Senate As USPS Fears Grow (Forbes)