Source: Fox News
Summary
Justice Samuel Alito warned that the Supreme Court’s decision to allow ballots received after Election Day to be counted could lead to public distrust in elections. Alito argued that this decision could lead to a “slurry of troubling election-law questions” and undermine Americans’ confidence in election integrity. He also claimed that it could open the door for fraud. Democrats argue that allowing late-arriving ballots is essential for ensuring all eligible voters have a say in the election.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Justice Alito’s dissent is a familiar performance, warning of the dangers of undermining election integrity. The scenario he describes, where a candidate’s lead is overturned by late-arriving ballots, is a familiar trope. The mention of potential voter fraud is also a well-rehearsed concern. The majority’s decision, meanwhile, is a predictable iteration of the “policy arguments are properly directed to legislatures, not courts” refrain. The ritual of warnings and counter-warnings continues, with each side playing its familiar role.
Author: Evan Null
