When political leaders face a constitutional crisis, like that of Jan. 6, the process of collectively deciding how to respond can be messy, arbitrary, and sometimes change the nature of the system itself.
Tag: Project: Democracy
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Amid Jan. 6 Revelations, Election Lies Still Dominate the G.O.P.
The hearings have demolished the myth of a stolen presidential election, but with the 2022 primary season in full tilt, the revelations have not loosened the grip of the lie on Republicans.
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Normalizing Mass Hysteria
We are now living in an age of political mass hysteria led by Donald Trump’s election lies.
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Republicans Who Deny 2020 Election Results Press Closer to Power
Midway through primary season, the party has nominated several candidates who deny the 2020 outcome for posts that will have significant sway over the 2024 presidential election.
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Why Voting Disinformation Is Not Just Online
A survey by election researchers argues that efforts to confuse or scare away prospective voters disproportionately target minority groups in battleground states.