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From: Election Law Blog <rhasen at law.uci.edu>
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To: Rick Hasen <rhasen at law.uci.edu>
Subject: Election Law Blog: ELB News and Commentary

I have written this piece for the New York Times. It begins: The saturation coverage of the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection and of Donald Trump’s attempt to bully his way into a reversal of his loss in the… Continue reading
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  1.  My New York Times Essay: “No One Is Coming to Save Us From the ‘Dagger at the Throat of America’”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126773>
  2.  “The Daily” podcast on democracy<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126771>
  3.  David Brooks’s new column<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126769>
  4.  Karl Rove’s thought experiment<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126762>
  5.  “GOP election reviews face battleground state legal tests”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126765>
  6.  Watch Video of My Interview with Katie Couric About the Risks to American Democracy<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126763>
  7.  “The lawyer who helped Pence stand up to Trump is still concerned for democracy.”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126760>
  8.  “Corporations Donated Millions to Lawmakers Who Voted to Overturn Election Results”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126757>
  9.  “Can one political party defend American democracy on its own?”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126749>
  10. “Jan. 6 attack on multiracial democracy requires Senate to protect freedom to vote”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126751>
  11. “Fixing the Electoral Count Act is no substitute for real election reform”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=126747>

My New York Times Essay: “No One Is Coming to Save Us From the ‘Dagger at the Throat of America’”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123886&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, January 07, 2022
I have written this piece <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/opinion/trump-democracy-voting-jan-6.html> for the New York Times. It begins: The saturation<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/1641270613791f4788c6fd2d3/raw> coverage<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.google.com/search?q=%22January+6%22&hl=en&gl=us&authuser=0&tbm=nws&sxsrf=AOaemvIM3Pwp_SY71YoN4WMrJynpu-wwgQ%3A1641398850387&ei=QsLVYcCVF8Sz0PEPi8qH6A4&ved=0ahUKEwjAvqWb_5r1AhXEGTQIHQvlAe0Q4dUDCA0&uact=5&oq=%22January+6%22&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LW5ld3MQAzIFCAAQkQIyCwgAEIAEELEDEIMBMgsIABCABBCxAxCDATILCAAQgAQQsQMQgwEyCwgAEIAEELEDEIMBMggIABCxAxCDATIICAAQsQMQgwEyCggAELEDEIMBEAoyCwgAEIAEELEDEIMBMggIABCxAxCDAToICAAQgAQQsQM6BwgAELEDEEM6BAgAEEM6BQgAEIAEOgcIABCABBAKOgQIABAKOgcIABCxAxAKOgoIABCxAxCDARBDOgsIABCxAxCDARCRAlAAWM8aYIEdaARwAHgBgAGFBYgBoA6SAQgxMi4yLjUtMZgBAKABAcABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-news> of the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection and of Donald Trump’s attempt to bully<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.politico.com/news/2020/12/21/trump-pressure-campaign-overturn-election-449486> his way into a reversal of his loss in the… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126773>

“The Daily” podcast on democracy<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123888&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Ned Foley, January 07, 2022
Today’s episode<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/podcasts/the-daily/capitol-riots-donald-trump-republicans.html>, assessing the current conditions of American democracy, is a very thoughtful discussion and very much worth a listen. (I’m sure the previous episodes in this multi-part series are as well, but I haven’t had a chance to… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126771>

David Brooks’s new column<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123892&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Ned Foley, January 06, 2022
Adding his voice<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/opinion/democrats-fail-defending-democracy.html> to the those who argue that the urgent focus of electoral reform should be the risk of election subversion. He makes a number of specific points on the way to his conclusion: “When your house is on… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126769>

Karl Rove’s thought experiment<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123896&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Ned Foley, January 06, 2022
Karl Rove’s column yesterday<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.wsj.com/articles/republicans-jan-6-responsibility-anniversary-riot-storm-capitol-trump-protesters-investigation-11641417707> is noteworthy for its strong condemnation of his fellow Republicans who refuse to condemn the attempt at election subversion perpetrated last January 6. It is especially valuable for its invocation of a device that is essential… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126762>

“GOP election reviews face battleground state legal tests”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123898&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, January 06, 2022
Zach Montellaro<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.politico.com/news/2022/01/06/gop-election-reviews-battleground-state-526589> for Politico: Republicans running partisan reviews of the 2020 election results and Democrats trying to stop them are barreling toward court showdowns in two key swing states in the coming weeks.Nearly a year after President Joe Biden’s inauguration,… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126765>

Watch Video of My Interview with Katie Couric About the Risks to American Democracy<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123900&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, January 06, 2022
Watch here<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~twitter.com/katiecouric/status/1479258396104839168?s=20>: I had an important conversation with @UCILaw<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~twitter.com/UCILaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw> professor @rickhasen<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~twitter.com/rickhasen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw> about the serious risk American democracy faces in 2024. Please watch this interview to understand what is happening…before it’s too late.https://t.co/zlVVcFD6U2<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~t.co/zlVVcFD6U2>— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) January 7, <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~twitter.com/katiecouric/status/1479258396104839168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw> … Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126763>

“The lawyer who helped Pence stand up to Trump is still concerned for democracy.”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123902&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, January 06, 2022
NYT:<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.nytimes.com/live/2022/01/06/us/jan-6-capitol-riot#the-lawyer-who-helped-pence-stand-up-to-trump-after-bidens-victory-is-still-concerned-for-democracy> Mr. Luttig, whom George W. Bush considered to become chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, found Mr. Eastman’s arguments preposterous and publicly said that Mr. Pence had no choice. Ultimately, Mr. Pence cited Mr. Luttig in <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/us/politics/pence-rejects-trumps-pressure-to-block-certification-saying-he-loves-the-constitution.html> … Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126760>

“Corporations Donated Millions to Lawmakers Who Voted to Overturn Election Results”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123904&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, January 06, 2022
NYT:<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/us/politics/congress-corporate-donations-2020-election-overturn.html> A report published this week by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-reports/the-corporate-insurrection-how-companies-have-broken-promises-and-funded-seditionists/>, a nonprofit watchdog group, showed how corporate money continued to support most of the 147 lawmakers<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/07/us/elections/electoral-college-biden-objectors.html> who voted to overturn the election results.In the… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126757>

“Can one political party defend American democracy on its own?”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123906&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Ned Foley, January 06, 2022
That is the question Ron Brownstein asks at the beginning of his new piece in The Atlantic <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2022/01/defending-democracy-steps/621170/> today. The answer he gives at the end of the piece, by quoting Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy, is “no”–at least not in… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126749>

“Jan. 6 attack on multiracial democracy requires Senate to protect freedom to vote”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123908&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Spencer Overton, January 06, 2022
My latest in The Hill<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~thehill.com/opinion/campaign/588534-jan-6-attack-on-multiracial-democracy-requires-senate-to-protect-freedom-to?fbclid=IwAR0VGUKdqkwpIZmnsihcZyg5IoqMG8dyi4-fL6VgDwwE6wSvCDtuKBL2Jkc>: “Last year’s assault on the U.S. Capitol is not over. While our nation grows more diverse each day, the attack on multiracial democracy continues today through schemes to suppress votes across the nation. .… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126751>

“Fixing the Electoral Count Act is no substitute for real election reform”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=183123912&f=1116553&c=8126010&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, January 06, 2022
Fred Wertheimer and Norm Eisen<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/01/06/eca-reform-voting-rights/> in WaPo: With the Senate finally scheduling action<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.cnbc.com/2022/01/03/voting-rights-bill-senate-to-consider-filibuster-rule-changes.html> to address the national epidemic of voter suppression and election hijacking laws<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/voting-laws-roundup-december-2021>, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and others in his party have suddenly found… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8126010_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=126747>
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