New Republic ties case to Powell's MAGA election-fraud rhetoric

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The New Republic's writeup frames the conviction as ironic given Powell campaigned on Trump-aligned claims about the 'integrity of local elections.'

New Republic ties case to Powell's MAGA election-fraud rhetoric — newrepublic.com

“I respect the jury’s role. But I am deeply disappointed by today’s verdict. I have maintained from the beginning, and I maintain today, that I did not knowingly deceive anyone and did not act with fraudulent intent.”

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Gaea Powell Moms for Liberty activist, convicted candidateTina Peters Former Colorado clerk (comparison case)Chad Bianco Former Riverside County sheriff (comparison case)

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2 outlets MAGA candidate for elections office convicted on 9 counts of election fraud

first by Mastodon, 21h ago · also New Republic
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- Surprise! MAGA Candidate Convicted of Election Fraud New Republic · 17h ago

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A Moms for Liberty candidate who ran on election integrity just got convicted on nine counts of election fraud. Join Tina Peters and Chad Bianco on the list of people who screamed the loudest about stolen elections while committing the actual crime themselves.

wellborn.netBluesky21h ago66▲view on Bluesky ↗
Has any reasoning behind that come out? Like… why do that if you’re a D governor in a purple, trending blue state?

calamitittiesr/politics18h agoview on r/politics ↗

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