SECOND TAKE
DENVER POST: US politicians playing with fire
Elected officials need to ensure November’s election is secure and that voters in America have faith in the results
Politicians are playing a dangerous game with the US election. President Donald Trump’s potential illness now that he has contracted the novel coronavirus will only increase the chance of catastrophe. We should all be praying that the president recovers fully — not only out of compassion; it will be good for our democracy.
But we also need elected officials, regardless of party, to stand up and ensure November’s election is secure and that voters in America have faith in the results. Democrats and Republicans have been playing this game for years: Democrats accuse Republicans of voter suppression and Republicans accuse Democrats of lax voter security. There is always a kernel of truth in both complaints but now that game has been taken to a new level...
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