2024 Elections: A Deceptive Playbook from Republicans, Mirroring 2020 Allegations!

There’s a widely held belief that some Republicans are working to skew the 2024 elections, mirroring their own allegations that the 2020 elections were manipulated. These concerns stem from actions and legislation proposed by Republican members at federal, state, and local levels. One controversial aspect surrounding these allegations is how several states are modifying their election laws. Republican lawmakers in such states argue that these alterations are meant to ensure election security. However, critics say the changes disproportionately affect minority and low-income communities, which often vote Democratic. For instance, certain measures may require stringent voter identification, reduce mail-in voting, and limit the number of polling stations, making casting ballots more difficult for specific groups. Redistricting, or gerrymandering, is another issue drawing attention. Every ten years, states redraw their district lines in response to the latest Census data. However, if this process is manipulated, it can give one political party an undue advantage over another. Republicans, who control the majority of state legislatures, are in a prime position to gerrymander districts to favor their candidates. There are concerns that Republicans may exploit this opportunity to tilt the balance in their favor for the 2024 elections. Repeated false allegations of widespread voter fraud during the 2020 elections have further intensified such concerns. While generally dismissed by courts and election officials, these claims persist within some Republican circles leading to damaging consequences for the democratic process. Such was the case in Arizona, where Republicans called for a forensic audit of the 2020 results, resulting in a prolonged inquiry that was widely criticized for lack of transparency and bias. Influence over local election boards is an additional crucial factor. In the aftermath of the 2020 elections, there’s been a push by Republicans to exert control over local election boards. Critics say this is an attempt to exert influence over the vote counting process, which, if allowed to happen, could undermine the democratic process. Finally, the filibuster plays a significant role in this debate. The filibuster is a senate rule that requires a 60-vote supermajority to end debate on most topics and move forward to a vote. However, Republicans have been using it to block vital voting rights legislations that Democrats say will protect and extend the right to vote to every eligible citizen. It’s important to note that while these realities are deeply concerning, not all Republicans support such measures. Some Republicans have expressed reservations about the false narratives on the 2020 election and have voiced their concern over restrictive voting laws. Hence, critics argue that even though Republicans claimed that the 2020 elections were rigged, they are now looking to manipulate the 2024 elections in an arguably similar fashion. Whether these fears come to fruition awaits the unfolding of the political landscape in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.