Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock said Sunday that the state is suffering from “voter suppression” despite CBS host Margaret Brennan pointing out “high turnout” among voters. supported his own claim.
Georgia began its first week of voting on Tuesday, and by Thursday, 196,000 residents had voted across the state, already setting records. According to To WALB. On “Face the Nation,” Brennan referenced the 2021 Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against the state of Georgia, which claimed the state was suppressing Black voters, and asked what Harris’ claims were. . recent comments Regarding voting laws, this could have the opposite effect and reduce turnout.
Mr Warnock hit back, saying “voter suppression” discourages people from voting and called on voters to “show up”. But Brennan quickly disputed his position, stressing that Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is defending the state law. (Related: Harris campaign holds rallies in swing states, invites pop stars with ties to Diddy)
“But Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said the truth is it’s easy to vote in Georgia, but it’s hard to cheat.” “He lied about Georgia’s election laws in order to do so,” he said, criticizing the vice president and Democratic Party officials. Might this high turnout ease so-called voter suppression attempts? ”
“Listen, I’ve been through several elections in Georgia, and what I saw there was lines that stretched around buildings, people not being able to vote in the first weekend of runoff elections. We have seen the efforts of state officials to ensure that the Georgian people have stood up. Listen, the fact that voters cast their ballots does not mean there is no voter suppression.” spoke.
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“It’s about people not wanting their voices to be silenced or muted,” Warnock added. “The good news is they’re getting involved. We’re going to continue to do this from now until November 1st and then participate on Election Day, November 5th.”
Brennan then asked the Democratic senator again about standing by his claim that “there is an attempt to suppress voting in the state of Georgia.”
“Listen, we saw what the State Board of Elections did just last week. They are literally trying to change election rules in the middle of an election. What I want to say to the people of Georgia is that the way to respond is to continue to show up. Because when we show up, we show up. Because we win,” Warnock concluded.
During a rally in Michigan FridayHarris denounced an “attack on the freedom to vote,” claiming Georgia passed a law that does not allow voters waiting in line to receive food or water.
“You know, the state of Georgia passed a law that made it illegal to give food and water to people standing in line to vote. You know, hypocrisy abounds. What happened to “Love Your Neighbor?” Harris asked.
President Joe Biden has repeated similar claims, but Georgia’s voting law still allows voters access to water and does not prohibit individuals from bringing in food. Additionally, Warnock has previously discussed the idea of voter suppression in 2022, arguing that the tactic could still be used despite the high turnout in the election he won.
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