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US Election Security and Misinformation
Michael Waldman, president of NYU's Brennan Center for Justice, discusses the security of US elections and the threat of misinformation.
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- When do you predict we'll be able to determine the winner of the election?
- The timing of election results will vary by state; some swing states like Michigan and North Carolina may report early, while Pennsylvania's results might take longer, despite new equipment.
- What is your assessment of the 80 million Americans who have already cast their early ballots?
- Over 80 million Americans voted early, demonstrating eagerness to participate and utilize new voting methods. However, many will still vote in person on Election Day, maintaining a traditional civic ritual.
- What are your thoughts on the possibility of a candidate claiming victory before all votes are tallied?
- Waldman expects Donald Trump to claim victory prematurely, before all votes are counted, emphasizing that such claims should be viewed as disinformation.
- Given the video footage of ballot boxes being bombed, how would you describe the current state of the elections?
- Waldman believes elections are overwhelmingly smooth, urging against overreacting to isolated incidents like the video of a ballot box bombing. He is more concerned about post-election disinformation campaigns.
- Considering the threats and challenges to the election process, how would you characterize the current state of election security?
- Waldman highlights the increased security measures in place compared to four years ago, including new laws and law enforcement involvement to protect polling places.