Another election director driven out by right-wing pressure
The Pinal County Election Commissioner’s resignation email is classic in its genre and could have missed the point of her appeal. Election Commissioner Geraldine Rolle’s Tuesday memo to County Mayor Leo Lu began: “Leo: I have no regrets, but I quit.” At the end, it ended with “Excuse me, Geraldine Rolle”. Pinal County Election Commissioner […]
‘A Dagger In Our Back’: Sharpton Says ‘Right-Wing Trump Court’ Should Be ‘Resisted’
MSNBC host Al Sharpton said Thursday that the Supreme Court’s ruling nullifying the affirmative action program is “a dagger in our back” that should be ignored. “I think this is like sticking a dagger in our back because what they’re saying now is that even considering race is unconstitutional and we can’t take the racial […]
Arizona election official targeted in right-wing lies says he won’t seek re-election
The Arizona Republican election official, who was targeted by conservative conspiracy theorists during the 2020 and 2022 election cycles, has announced that he will not run for a new term. Maricopa County Oversight Board Chairman Bill Gates announced Thursday, previous story The number of election officials who resigned after facing threats against unsubstantiated right-wing claims […]
Left-Wing Activist Groups Seek To Make SCOTUS A Central 2024 Election Issue: ‘Captured By Right-Wing Extremists’
A coalition of left-wing activists has launched an advertising campaign to make the Supreme Court a key issue in the 2024 election, NBC News reported Monday. The United for Democracy campaign kicked off Monday, with the first $1 million in ad purchases being broadcast in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Wisconsin, Nevada, Montana and Washington, D.C., where key […]
Right-wing sheriff in Arizona announces bid for US Senate
Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb said: announced On Tuesday, he said he would seek the nomination for the 2024 Republican Senate seat currently held by independent Senator Kirsten Sinema, who is currently the Democratic-majority nominee for the committee. His background is one of extremist affiliation and right-wing policy positions. In the announcement video, Lam […]
Right-wing media outlets are endorsing border militias as a tool to curb immigration
The conservative press promotes, defends, and coordinates right-wing border militias to serve as tools to curb immigration. The symbiotic relationship between right-wing media, law enforcement, and vigilantes has helped highlight common interests and ideological overlaps among these reactionary forces, creating a feedback loop that will allow the United States to Facilitates the narrative of facing […]
Voting Machine Problems in Arizona Fuel Right-Wing Fraud Claims
“We switched from Republican areas to voting to the center of liberal Phoenix. There was nothing wrong with their machine today.” She said, “This is incompetent — I hope it’s not malicious — but we’re going to fix it.” Michael J. Lindell, founder of MyPillow, one of the leading voices against machines, said on Tuesday […]
Right-wing figures spread baseless claims about Maricopa votes : NPR
Bill Gates, right, chairman of the Maricopa Oversight Board, speaks about a malfunctioning voting machine Tuesday at the Maricopa County Tally and Election Center in Phoenix, Arizona. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images Bill Gates, right, chairman of the Maricopa Oversight Board, speaks about a malfunctioning voting machine Tuesday at the […]
Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb builds his right-wing media brand as he considers a Senate run
“Believe me, folks, I don’t want to go into details, but there are plenty of predators waiting for your kids to slip through, enter the appropriate chat rooms, or play games… appropriate. It’s a video game, and they bring you groomed, but unfortunately, take advantage of it from time to time,” Lam said. Kudos to […]
Sheriff Mark Dannels uses frequent right-wing media appearances to demonize immigrants and push falsehoods about the border
The Dunnells returned to Fox News in January to equate immigrants with organized crime and hold them responsible for overdose deaths in the United States. “The question is, how worried should all Americans be that cartel violence will soon hit their communities?” Fox & Friends First Co-host Todd Pirro Asked Dunnels. “Well, it’s already there, […]
