"And it certainly would not be just 15 places if he were to do this. Now, while the federal government is allowed to make general laws about voting, the Constitution specifically gives the states control over elections. So having the federal government and I would note the Trump-controlled federal government take control of elections would be a wild, anti-democratic power grab."
"I want to see elections be honest. And if a state can't run an election, I think the people behind me should do something about it. Because, you know, if you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections. I don't know why the federal government doesn't do them anyway. Go to 2020 and look at the facts that are coming out, rigged crooked elections. If we have a areas, take a look at Detroit, take a"
A proposal to nationalize elections in at least 15 states would transfer administration of state-run elections to the federal government, overriding constitutional allocation of election control to states. Such a federal takeover would constitute an anti-democratic power grab by central authorities. The suggestion stems from claims of prior election fraud and calls to seize election administration where officials are deemed unable to run honest contests. Numerous officials appear willing to assist or comply with efforts to seize or manipulate election processes, raising concerns about undermining democratic institutions, election integrity, and the rule of law.
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