Leading U.S. officials have repeatedly warned Congress of late that our elections are still at risk from foreign attackers, most notably Russia, which helped elect Donald Trump three years ago. Just this week, FBI Director Christopher Wray reminded Congress that despite sanctions, Russia is determined to interfere in our elections, while former Special Counsel Robert Mueller was even less subtle.
It’s against this backdrop that Democratic senators urged their colleagues yesterday to pass two bills: one that would require voting systems to use backup paper ballots and mandate tech safeguards, and another that would require campaigns to report attempts at foreign elections interference to federal authorities.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked two election security measures on Thursday, arguing Democrats are trying to give themselves a “political benefit.” […] But there’s a reason that’s unsatisfying: it leads to the unavoidable question of why GOP leaders – most notably McConnell, who refused to act when told of the Russian attack in 2016 – insist on seeing this issue through a partisan lens. The legislation to which McConnell refers, the one that passed the House, is pretty straightforward.
MaddowBlog The real reason—/$$$$$$$$$$$$$ MoscowMitch can say whatever he wants; it’s ALWAYS about the money for the greedy crooks currently representing the Republican Party.
MaddowBlog Election Security making for fair & certifiable elections will hurt the GOP because it will make it harder for them to rig elections.
MaddowBlog Is there any way of getting rid of Moscow Mitch
MaddowBlog Dems have 2 new things to say: It's the American Democrats vs. The Russian Republicans. Whose side are you on?
MaddowBlog Mitch and Trump are begging for outside interference.
MaddowBlog Looking the American people need to shut up and sit down this time next year, POTUS will be inviting Kim Jong-un his mentor Putin and his authoritarian allies who cares nothing, about our laws Constitution are the American way Putin is right America is no longer what she used to
MaddowBlog Mitch knows that without interference into our elections Republicans can't win. Republicans love a stacked deck. The only way they can win is cheat.
MaddowBlog Probably because MoscowMitch has been stuffing Deripaska rubles down his pants senatemajldr DitchMitch whpresscorps CNN guardian WSJ washingtonpost nytimes MitchIsATraitor MitchMcCommie
MaddowBlog senatemajldr is a criminal and traitor
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MaddowBlog Well, when your primary loyalty is to RUSSIA and PUTIN, I guess so. senatemajldr
MaddowBlog Yes, Moscow Mitch was one of the biggest fan of pussbag Jerry Fallwell s moral majority I just wonder what brother Jerry would think of proud Repugnantcans now. A man who made his fortune off of poor uneducated people.They should all lose their tax exempt status.
MaddowBlog Comrade McConnell
MaddowBlog The article really doesn’t explain why only what.
MaddowBlog He’s trying to save face but for which chin?
MaddowBlog So in summation Mitch McConnell believes that anything that would produce 'fair' elections are a partisan?!?! This redefining of the English language, daily, is astounding!
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MaddowBlog partisan... correct. they enable foreign countries to invade our elections.
MaddowBlog because if the Russians don’t help them from now on, the GOP will always lose. Lawrence
MaddowBlog The Russians help Don the Con win the election having safeguards in the elections will not help them win. In fact without the Russians help they may never win another election. The demographics are too differed today.
MaddowBlog He wants and needs foreign support to get reelected. He doesn't want to chances with them hurt.
MaddowBlog It is in a way , the GOP NEEDS Russian help in trying to secure re-election !
MaddowBlog It is American. You Republicans preach love of country. Keep other nations out of our elections. Russia is a foe.Remember
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MaddowBlog Does McConnell have to wear a double-headed eagle on his lapel before people will see that he is a traitor? This greezy toad is fighting FOR continued Russian interference, just like Trump. Traitors used to be frowned upon in this country. Now, they're embraced.
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MaddowBlog Because he is MoscowMitch
MaddowBlog need a better bill.Paper ballots have many problems, computers are more reliable, and cannot be hacked if they are on a private network. No one should be allowed to login and vote from a remote location. The law is only citizens are allowed to vote, so need to check IDs.
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MaddowBlog No, he is trying to give Republicans a political benefit. He cares about nothing but their power!!
MaddowBlog Anyone surprised McConnell 3 bills. Do you really think that Trump is the only one PUTIN has the GOODS on. Not to mention the Multi-million $ Factory being built in KY by a Russian Billionaire. McConnell is a bigger problem then Trump.
MaddowBlog What a back country Gomer this guy has become. Must be inbreeding.
MaddowBlog PartyOverCountry RepublicanMantra DefendTheConstitution DefendTheVote
MaddowBlog Heres a must read.
MaddowBlog McConnell couldn’t cheat his way into another election victory without Russian support. Voters will let this happen again right down to every last precinct is my bet.
MaddowBlog What would make election-security safeguards bipartisan, senatemajldr?
MaddowBlog And I see you MitchMcConnell apartisan yourself and a traitor, and a racist and on and on.
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MaddowBlog Don't blame McConnell , blame his mother.
MaddowBlog MoscowMitch Traitor!
MaddowBlog This report did not address or come close to answering the question.
MaddowBlog partisan because his corruption has no limits even if it’s traitorous !
MaddowBlog Moscow Mitch knows it’s not partisan he just likes the fact that Russian interference helps them in the coming election
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MaddowBlog I vote in Kentucky Mitch. I will not vote for anybody that won't defend our democratic traditions, support removing a criminal from office or vow to make Russia suffer for attacking us and our allies. So, adios.
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MaddowBlog The GOP is THE Russian Agent in America, it's that simple. That's why it welcomes ANY help from ANY foreign entity to seek, stay and remain in power. As a minority of White Racist Men, it's its only way to 'win' elections.
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MaddowBlog Secure Voter ID, Paper Ballots, in person voting, with the exception of Military Personnel stationed out of their home state - no more mail-in’s - if none of that is in the Bill, then it’s useless
MaddowBlog It is Pardison to be patriotic? Is he Fucking Crazy?
MaddowBlog Can Mitch McConnell be impeached
MaddowBlog Because he is a Russian Agent
MaddowBlog Because the GOP works for Russia
MaddowBlog MoscowMitch has sold out his country to Russian oligarchs. He needs to be removed from office as he is not fit to serve.
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MaddowBlog This is what the country and the entire world was warning realDonaldTrump when he decided to cuddle with this despot..Now he’s a legitimized despot armed with multiple nukes..But oh, Trump said he knows better than all the CIA analysts..
MaddowBlog That is because he is a Russian puppet!!
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