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TexasTowelie

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Thu Oct 1, 2020, 07:35 AM Oct 2020

Gov. Northam among 12 governors vowing to count votes, protect democracy

RICHMOND — A coalition of 12 governors, including Gov. Ralph Northam, issued a joint statement Wednesday defending American democracy and the election process.

The governors vowed to protect the people of their states and affirmed that all votes will be counted accurately.

"That means all valid ballots cast in accordance with state and local laws must be counted, and that all states must properly appoint electors in accordance with the vote," the statement said. "We will not allow anyone to willfully corrupt the democratic process by delegitimizing."

The joint statement was issued in response to "recent threats to the democratic process and reports of efforts to circumvent the election results." A press release from the governor's office linked to articles outlining President Donald Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power.

Read more: https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/2020/10/01/virginia-gov-northam-among-12-leaders-vowing-count-votes-protect-democracy/5876388002/
(Staunton News Leader)

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Gov. Northam among 12 governors vowing to count votes, protect democracy (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2020 OP
Hopefully the numbers w grow. 12 is not enough. onetexan Oct 2020 #1
Let's hear from the other 38 governors PJMcK Oct 2020 #2

PJMcK

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2. Let's hear from the other 38 governors
Thu Oct 1, 2020, 07:54 AM
Oct 2020

Including the Administrators of various American territories.

Even the Republicans should tell Trump to fuck off. If the elections are as tainted as Trump claims, then the Republicans can't claim any election victories, either.

Once again, Trump makes everything about himself. He doesn't understand that the elections are bigger than just the presidency.

He's an idiot.

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