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Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., tells me Senate Republicans are having a "big meeting tomorrow" to discuss the path forward for SAVE Act. He predicts the Senate won't nuke the filibuster but adds that he's "willing to listen" to ideas on how to proceed.

ICYMI: @rickhasen.bsky.social told @deanobeidallah.bsky.social how a FAIR Voter ID law could work.

Nothing to worry about, just state election officials preparing for possible illegal and unconstitutional efforts by the Trump administration to tamper with the 2026 election

My thoughts on @rickhasen.bsky.social's explanation of how Trump is making the case for decentralized control of elections great again. Also, kudos to Hasen for being willing to openly reverse a longstanding view when the evidence warrants it: reason.com/volokh/2026/...

“How to Protect the 2026 Elections from Donald Trump”—Glad to Join the New Yorker “Political Scene” Podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

“Donald Trump Makes the Case for Decentralized Elections Great Again” electionlawblog.org?p=154206

“‘The Trust Has Been Absolutely Destroyed’; Some state election officials say they no longer trust their federal partners.” electionlawblog.org?p=154208

those commercials inspired one of the most prescient posts I’ve written imo www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...

"The Trust Has Been Absolutely Destroyed" Some state election officials say they no longer trust their federal partners, by our @theatlantic.com team. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

If you didn’t catch the significance of the exploding transformers in Bad Bunny’s halftime show, I gotcha. Here’s one of a bunch of pieces I wrote from/on Puerto Rico about the crisis—and Trump’s role in it. slate.com/news-and-pol...

Kind of gives away the whole game that all the crypto ads this year have been replaced with gambling and AI ads.

“A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah” electionlawblog.org?p=154204

“Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election” electionlawblog.org?p=154200

“For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump” electionlawblog.org?p=154202

Hahahhahaha

This excellent conversation is well worth your time!

“Trump’s Midterm Redistricting Master Plan Is Falling Short” electionlawblog.org?p=154194

“Why Trump’s Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Voting Have Raised Midterm Fears” electionlawblog.org?p=154196

“Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors” electionlawblog.org?p=154198

“How to Protect the 2026 Elections from Donald Trump”—Glad to Join the New Yorker “Political Scene” Podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

One contributor to the report that preceded the Fulton County raid went on InfoWars with a video where an AI woman declared, "Thank you, DOJ and FBI, for seizing Georgia election records. ... Hopefully you’ll return to Georgia and pick up a few more truckloads." talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2020-el...

“States’ mistrust of Trump’s fraud crusade could hinder fight against foreign influence in elections, federal officials fear” electionlawblog.org?p=154188

Greg Sargent signs off by saying “if you enjoyed this conversation” to check out @rickhasen.bsky.social’s blog. No, Greg. I did not “enjoy” the conversation. It was great and informative but “enjoy” is not the word.

Watch My Extended Interview on PBS/CNNi Amanpour & Co. on the Current Threat to Free and Fair Elections Sadly Coming FROM the Federal Government www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/t...

FYI, Trump has not backed away from the cartoon video of him pooping on the American people.

i have some regrets but writing a book about racial backlash and the presidency isn't one of them!

“United in Security: How Every State Protects Your Vote in 2026” electionlawblog.org?p=154184

Greg Sargent: “Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Spin on Threat to Rig 2026 Goes Awry” electionlawblog.org?p=154186

Trump's FBI raid in Georgia is potential model for getting search warrant to seize 2026 ballot boxes, says @rickhasen.bsky.social. "Once those ballots are out of control of election officials we’ve lost chain of custody." On the pod Rick illuminatingly explains all: newrepublic.com/article/2062...

“Trump officials propose testing a citizenship question amid a push to alter the census” electionlawblog.org?p=154180

“Virginia Democrats Propose New Congressional Maps Ahead of Midterms” electionlawblog.org?p=154171

“Trump laying groundwork to contest 2026 results, election experts warn” electionlawblog.org?p=154173

Wall Street Journal: “Trump Posts Video Online Depicting Obamas as Apes; Sen. Tim Scott calls it ‘the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House'” electionlawblog.org?p=154175

Here's @rickhasen.bsky.social detailing the scenario in which Trump uses search warrant to seize ballot boxes in a contested 2026 locale. This is more worrisome than ICE at the polls. Hasen also suggests ways to act against this now. It's harrowing stuff: newrepublic.com/article/2062...

UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen Tells Amanpour Federal Government Now the Primary Threat to American Elections

This is quite a quote from @rickhasen.bsky.social on possibility of Trump seizing ballot boxes: "It may take people in the streets protecting the offices where ballots are being tabulated. The Brooks Brothers riot would look very tame compared to what we might see in 2026." More here:

ICE at every polling place? Not nearly enough goons. Refuse to seat winners? No mechanism and would crash markets. Lie about the vote, falsely claim fraud? Very safe bet. Seize ballot boxes in certain locations? Worryingly plausible, as @rickhasen.bsky.social and @gregsargent.bsky.social explain.

My latest: “The Roberts Court's Dangerous and Anti-Historical Bruen Test For Gun Safety Legislation Must Be Changed,” www.dorfonlaw.org/2026/02/the-...

Scheduled to be on MS NOW at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT talking about the federal government threat to free and fair elections in 2026.

Trainor’s confession of bias isn’t surprising - CREW asked him to recuse based on it - but he refused. Giving political hacks veto power over campaign finance enforcement is unsustainable. www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action...

Watch My Extended Interview on PBS/CNNi Amanpour & Co. on the Current Threat to Free and Fair Elections Sadly Coming FROM the Federal Government www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/t...

Masks off: GOP FEC Commissioner Trey Trainor, who is now running for Congress, admits he “protected” Donald Trump from campaign finance investigations out of “loyalty” x.com/baylisswagne...

Quiet Part Out Loud Dep’t: Trey Trainor Says He “Fought for” Trump “Every Single Day Throughout the Biden Presidency” When He Was an FEC Commissioner electionlawblog.org?p=154162

“Maryland senator lodges one-man protest to push for redistricting vote” electionlawblog.org?p=154156

“Electoral Due Process” electionlawblog.org?p=154154

“Judge dismisses claims in lawsuit that sought Fulton County 2020 ballots” electionlawblog.org?p=154148

“Trump’s Claims About Noncitizens Voting Are False. We Can Prove It.” electionlawblog.org?p=154150

Bob Bauer: “Yet Another Sign that the Trump Administration is Laying the Groundwork for Election Intervention?” electionlawblog.org?p=154152