In the aftermath of the Pennsylvania Senate race, a contentious issue has emerged that has sparked a debate about the integrity of the voting process.
The race was marked by controversy when Democrat Bob Casey admitted that the Democrats were attempting to count ballots that were either undated or incorrectly dated. The Supreme Court, in a move that upheld the principles of fair and transparent elections, sided with the Republican National Committee (RNC).
According to The Blaze, the question now is how to prevent such irregularities in future federal elections. Cleta Mitchell, a senior legal fellow for the Conservative Partnership Institute, has proposed a solution. She believes that the introduction of a voter's election integrity bill of rights could be the answer to the problem. Mitchell argues that the current laws are infringing on the voting rights of law-abiding citizens.
Mitchell stated, What we need is a voters election integrity bill of rights, because these crazy laws are really infringing on the voting rights of people who go to the polls, do it right. She further elaborated on the principles that should be included in both federal and state law, Only citizens vote, voter ID for every kind of voting, make sure that all ballots are received by the time the polls close on Election Day, make sure that theres transparency and accountability.
The issue of election integrity has been brought into sharp focus in states like Illinois, where mail-in ballots can be counted up to fourteen days after the election. Matthew Peterson, a commentator on Blaze News Tonight, questioned whether the courts might not ultimately decide in favor of election integrity, given the widespread acceptance of such practices in our system.
In response, Mitchell pointed out that Judicial Watch has filed lawsuits in both Illinois and Mississippi, and the Fifth Circuit ruled that receiving ballots after the polls close on Election Day violates federal statute. She emphasized the need for a defined voting period, stating, I think that one of the things that we need to do is say that theres a beginning and an end when we as a country vote, pretty much at the same time.
Mitchell also called for an end to universal vote by mail, a practice she believes undermines the integrity of the voting process. I think we need to get rid of this universal vote by mail, this universal sending of ballots to people whether they requested them or not, she said.
The debate on election integrity continues to rage, with conservative voices like Mitchell advocating for stricter laws and regulations to ensure the sanctity of the voting process. As the nation grapples with these issues, it is clear that the conversation around voting rights and election integrity will remain a critical topic in the political landscape.
Login