Why State Legislatures are Key for Election Certification and Democracy with Daniel Squadron

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024

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  • @matriarchkemp5627
    @matriarchkemp5627 Місяць тому +70

    Marc, every time I watch Democracy Docket, I feel like I come out so much more knowledgeable. Thank you for all you do.

    • @jannichi6431
      @jannichi6431 Місяць тому +2

      Wish we could clone his brilliance 🤓

  • @klj1957tx2
    @klj1957tx2 Місяць тому +64

    Marc what YOU DO IS SO UNDER-APPRECIATED and so critical. History will study your work if democracy is saved.

    • @jannichi6431
      @jannichi6431 Місяць тому +2

      A well said. The brilliant man needs to be cloned.
      MARC Robots?

    • @XZITT
      @XZITT Місяць тому

      💯🎯 What Marc and Paige do is patriotic and deserving of support. I for one don't have much money. Yet I try to donate 5$ here and there.

  • @hereigoagain5050
    @hereigoagain5050 Місяць тому +28

    Thanks Daniel and Mark! This independent was always perplexed that Democrats turned out for national elections but mostly ignored local ones. Mark is my hero: he has done more for democracy than SCOTUS has over the last 20 years. Keep up the good fight.

  • @SammieAnne-Angus
    @SammieAnne-Angus Місяць тому +26

    Wow! I had no idea this had been and IS happening! We need to have the majority in the house and senate ! Our rights are being methodically stripped from us and we need to stop this from happening before it’s too late.
    This is so nefarious and difficult to see.
    I will be voting a straight blue ticket and I hope most others will also.
    💙Harris/Walz💙

  • @orangeofmars2835
    @orangeofmars2835 Місяць тому +18

    Since 2011 in Wisconsin I was very concerned that the Republican gerrymandering was irreparable. We will see in Nov. if it was fixed. We still have partisan gerrymandering in WI in the 8 House districts which the Supreme Court is claiming is legal. So there is a long way to go.

  • @lorididonato9664
    @lorididonato9664 Місяць тому +15

    Marc, your show is the best!! I love that you just give us, in plain English that all people can understand , what is happening in our country! You do a thankless job, but without you we would be in trouble. Thank you so much! 💙💙💙

  • @kimdeuville2809
    @kimdeuville2809 Місяць тому +13

    STATE LEGISLATION REPRESENTATIVES VERY VERY IMPORTANT, AND WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR STUDENTS STUDYING AWAY❤❤❤❤❤NEED MORE NATIONAL ATTENTION ON THIS THE TENNESSEE 3 NEED TO GET ON NATIONAL TV❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @suzimpeters
    @suzimpeters Місяць тому +14

    Thank you Marc and Daniel for this enlightening conversation.

  • @user-sx6yb1wn1t
    @user-sx6yb1wn1t Місяць тому +24

    Loved this session. What a lovely guest.❤

  • @galloping3265
    @galloping3265 Місяць тому +10

    I still appreciate and remember when Nancy N. knocked on my door in Oregon. She learned that I was babysitting a special-needs grandson in 2014.
    Her enthusiam and compassion got her the vote and she works hard for us here. ❤

  • @dlcs1406
    @dlcs1406 Місяць тому +1

    Wow. He brings back a litany of memories long forgotten.

  • @DonnaLapczuk
    @DonnaLapczuk Місяць тому +2

    Democracy needs everyone to step up💙💙💙💙💙

  • @thestraightroad305
    @thestraightroad305 Місяць тому +4

    Marc, you and your colleagues above all have captured my interest in local politics. Like many others, I tended to focus on national elections. Now I see how dangerous that limited mindset has been.

  • @debrajames6286
    @debrajames6286 Місяць тому +12

    Good morning, Democracy Docket and Team. Great program.🇺🇲💙👏🏽

  • @prairiegalcanada
    @prairiegalcanada Місяць тому +8

    You should have Daniel Squadron or this interview on Democracy Watch with Brian to take advantage of his 3M subscribers. Your combined audiences should hear about his organization and his outreach.

  • @susiemarr4425
    @susiemarr4425 Місяць тому +10

    We are sure you made the right decision. Thank you for your amazing efforts and enthusiasm.

  • @user-sx6yb1wn1t
    @user-sx6yb1wn1t Місяць тому +17

    Thank you both.❤

  • @katewiley734
    @katewiley734 Місяць тому +3

    Informative, interesting, intelligent and important. Thanks.

  • @joanpanzella1722
    @joanpanzella1722 Місяць тому +10

    Wow! ☀️🔥 What a conversation! Thank you,! 🙏☑️🗳️🗽⚖️🇺🇸

  • @RosemaryBernard-z4n
    @RosemaryBernard-z4n Місяць тому +7

    Wos This is was so informative. I had not realized how important state politics are

  • @barbaralemons4741
    @barbaralemons4741 Місяць тому +1

    Glad you're bringing out motivated people to show public service for what it can be. Thanks.

  • @troyallen8223
    @troyallen8223 Місяць тому +13

    They're equally important for voter suppression and voter purging and intimidation, not to mention gerrymandering.

  • @JorgeLausell
    @JorgeLausell Місяць тому +2

    Thank you both!

  • @TheYuhasz01
    @TheYuhasz01 Місяць тому +2

    Very, very important issue discussed here. Please listen and do what you can to support and donate to the state efforts and campaigns. One of keys to Dem electoral success.

  • @amd1031
    @amd1031 Місяць тому +9

    Great show ❤❤❤❤

  • @aurorechabot5318
    @aurorechabot5318 Місяць тому

    Glad I’m learning about Daniel Squadron’s States Projects & how he & associates are devoting themselves, helping state legislators work with their populaces in fair & equal ways, truly following the Constitution’s intent for all! And fighting off the backward looking ALEC organization!

  • @pattygioffre2366
    @pattygioffre2366 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks Marc
    💙💙💙🇺🇲♥️🤍💙🇺🇲💙💙💙

  • @CatCaretakerID
    @CatCaretakerID Місяць тому +5

    I knew nothing about this ALEC and how this affects state legislatures, but I have felt the effects of it for years...I just didn't know how to frame or identify it. I think all levels of government should be structured as problem-solving entities; no party divisions, just people who want to work to solve problems.

  • @MarkVanDyne
    @MarkVanDyne Місяць тому +1

    Happy to hear that there are good politicians who mentor others for the future

  • @frankiewho6173
    @frankiewho6173 Місяць тому +1

    This is what democracy looks like. Who knew? thank-you

  • @anathema1828
    @anathema1828 Місяць тому +5

    Thank you 🙏

  • @user-tw2tb1dj6y
    @user-tw2tb1dj6y Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this positivity. Let's go we have work to do.

  • @klj1957tx2
    @klj1957tx2 Місяць тому +7

    I ran for state senator in a winnable district twice in 1990s....mortgaged my home and not one penny or return phone calls from democratic party who just GAVE UP 15th district Wa state to Republicans. Still do.

    • @BarbaraCarrier-ld9sr
      @BarbaraCarrier-ld9sr Місяць тому

      I've lived in AZ since 2009 and just this year had any dem contact me. Actually I had to contact them about something. I mostly support my local dems.

  • @jenestarr2782
    @jenestarr2782 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for this crucial information and your work, Marc and Daniel. You both give me hope for our future.
    Definitely have an issue in WI. I hope it will change soon.

  • @carolemonroe4400
    @carolemonroe4400 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you for all you do.

  • @djsomers12
    @djsomers12 Місяць тому +3

    Everything you said about North Carolina is true, I'm sad to say. And, you are correct - Josh Stein as our new governor won't be able do it alone. The D's need to regain control of the Legislature in November! The extreme gerrymandering by the Rs isn't going to help. 😡😡

  • @donaldtemchack7751
    @donaldtemchack7751 Місяць тому +4

    Candidates knocking on doors is key. Every person that has won was able to win because the voters put a face to the name and remembers them and what they said they stood for and wanted to do.

  • @user-qh5rm4hi4k
    @user-qh5rm4hi4k Місяць тому +7

    Mark hits an important point: "can't find any other job" - where Repub criminals originate.

  • @kevazoniane4funcrowell478
    @kevazoniane4funcrowell478 Місяць тому +13

    Maga/may America get accountability vote blue 💙 Harris and walz 2024

  • @Helaires
    @Helaires Місяць тому

    You are such a gem---so knowledgeable! Donated to both of your orgs.

  • @TheKathybarth
    @TheKathybarth Місяць тому

    Mind blowing truth! I have held the view that our government no longer represents the average citizen because we don’t have a lobbyist!

  • @sumiland6445
    @sumiland6445 Місяць тому +2

    In Nov 2020 the Oklahoma Republican State legislators passed a law making it legal for them to select new electors if they don't like who the majority of Oklahoma voters choose for our next president.

  • @vitostabile7974
    @vitostabile7974 Місяць тому

    Another excellent video,Marc. Thanks. Keep up the good work!

  • @LynnLight
    @LynnLight Місяць тому +3

    Why can’t local governments pose the question to people who want to work elections, and who will be required to certify elections, “Are you an election denier?” And if they are, disqualify them from working elections?

    • @jannichi6431
      @jannichi6431 Місяць тому

      Would just be nice IF election volunteers got the SAME training in the SAME place. Crews are a discretionary pick (hire) from my limited experience.

  • @babsdechant9128
    @babsdechant9128 Місяць тому

    Thanks for a great podcast. I am a frustrated democrat living in Arkansas. We have been working hard to get abortion on the ballot this November. Governor Sanders’ AG is blocking this even though we have enough signatures and we have followed all the rules for getting something on the ballot. We need national attention to show how ‘We the people’ are being left out of our government. We just want to be able to vote on issues and not have things shoved down our throats. Thanks for all that you do for democracy!!

  • @djsomers12
    @djsomers12 Місяць тому

    Mark, are you and your group able to do anything to help end the R 's extreme gerrymandering in North Carolina? I feel my vote means nothing, but I will vote! Thanks.

  • @vincecallagher7636
    @vincecallagher7636 Місяць тому

    Thank you mark

  • @AmeliaSzulc569
    @AmeliaSzulc569 Місяць тому +26

    We are a very broken nation, who the heck is going to be able to lead us to recovery and to heal from all the bad things we are facing, bankruptcy, war, disease and so many other issues. God help us all!!

    • @user-lo9fl2re9v
      @user-lo9fl2re9v Місяць тому

      This 2024 I no longer depend on the government or salary to survive. "Of course, trading is a safer way to earn more money now because I have earned up to 352,000 thousand US dollars recently. Work will only pay your bills, business will make you earn." You are rich, but trade makes and keeps you rich, the future is inevitable...

    • @DevendraPurena
      @DevendraPurena Місяць тому

      I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of information can be a big hurdle. I've been making more than $21k passively by just going into crypto investment , and I don't have to do much work. Inflation or no inflation, my finances remain secure. So I really don't blame people who panic

    • @SandraBeatriz-mx1cc
      @SandraBeatriz-mx1cc Місяць тому

      Thanks to Mrs Latricia Hammonds

    • @SandraBeatriz-mx1cc
      @SandraBeatriz-mx1cc Місяць тому

      She's a licensed broker here in the states

    • @VicenteGuerrero-xu7ie
      @VicenteGuerrero-xu7ie Місяць тому

      I'm surprised you mentioned and recommended Latricia Hammonds. I came across the testimony of one of her clients on CNBC news last week.

  • @angies.7689
    @angies.7689 Місяць тому +2

    Apropos of nothing here the two criminals on the Supreme Court should be charged for their crimes and then agree to resign if the charges are dropped.

  • @jodywho6696
    @jodywho6696 Місяць тому

    Thank you✨🇺🇸✨💙✨

  • @jhoigaar
    @jhoigaar Місяць тому

    The city council member for our District in Costa Mesa, CA knocked on doors and we met him and saw him talk to the children and introduce them to the possibility of being the Treasurer of the City since they liked numbers. He won the election. During the COVID he did a ZOOM mtng on 'What would we like to see in our district in terms of street lights, bike lanes, and small business/lofts. We, on the ZOOM, exchanged phone numbers and agreed to stay in touch (which we didn't), but within 3 years, street lights have gone up on our corner which before that had become so busy that no one could cross the street at the corner; a loft/business complex was built on the corner to replace the empty lot filled with junk, AND bike lanes have gone in everywhere in the district!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's been awesome and the person who is on the city council has since won 2 more times. And I recognize him on the city WEB page since he walked and knocked!

  • @kathyjohnson5459
    @kathyjohnson5459 Місяць тому

    God help us in Louisiana!!

  • @b991228
    @b991228 Місяць тому

    Bravo

  • @JorgeLausell
    @JorgeLausell Місяць тому +4

    What's VP Harris doing to bring these "downstream" races into focus?
    Rather than focus on djt, allowing that much of a definition of the stakes, focus on the local. Not so much as reaching for support, rather, extending support. Focus on local issues. Run along side those running for aldermen, state senators, assembly, mayors, whatever.

  • @dromancer1994
    @dromancer1994 8 днів тому

    NC : is our legislature going to accept the results? Why did they run unelectable mark Robinson? I am very concerned.

  • @chriss6716
    @chriss6716 Місяць тому

    Super informative and great talking points for my phone banking.

  • @kimdeuville2809
    @kimdeuville2809 Місяць тому +2

    HAVE THE 2 JUSTINS IN TENNESSEE TO PUT OUT HOW IMPORTANTED THIS ISSUE IS. BUY 500 PACK OF PAPER, INK, AND CHEAP PRINTER, AND TYPE UP YOUR VOTING RULES IN YOUR STATE(LIKE STUDENTS STUDYING AWAY) AND HAND THEM OUT❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I TOLD DON LEMON BEFORE THAT THE STATE LEGISLATION WAS MORE IMPORTANT ❤❤❤❤

  • @mitchellkrouth5083
    @mitchellkrouth5083 Місяць тому

    Thank you for your due diligence and your attention to this voting matter. Very important stuff. How are you doing?

  • @galenstone9097
    @galenstone9097 Місяць тому +1

    We need to win in numbers too big to ignore.

  • @womanofmystery24
    @womanofmystery24 Місяць тому

    Sister District is doing a great job of helping to flip state seats in predominantly red states. Plenty of volunteer opportunities.

  • @gaetanopacitto4508
    @gaetanopacitto4508 Місяць тому +4

    🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲

  • @stella-gx8ne
    @stella-gx8ne Місяць тому

    Nevada here. No one believes all politics are local. We have Gov Mar a Lombardo and Michael MacDonald and Mrs Adelson pushing MAGA. WE need to clean house from our local levels and on up. How did MFL get control? School boards!!!!

  • @sandrastjohn-qr5tc
    @sandrastjohn-qr5tc Місяць тому

    Vote 💙🇺🇸 straight down the ballot

  • @ke9tv
    @ke9tv Місяць тому +2

    The two of you didn't mention the single thing that terrifies me most about state legislatures: if a single party controls the upper house of 38 state legislatures, they can pass constitutional amendments by convention, bypassing the Congress entirely. Not all that long ago, the Republicans were within three or four states of that number. Partly through the efforts of the States Project, we've pulled back a few steps from that brink, but if it ever happens, it will be a disaster. Imagine Project 25's Christian Nationalist principles replacing the Bill of Rights.

  • @dromancer1994
    @dromancer1994 8 днів тому

    The Koch’s learned that you could buy a state legislator for pennies on the dollar compared to other lobbying. We are very late to the party in repairing the damage.

  • @0thyme
    @0thyme Місяць тому

    What I got from this is, besides voting, the giving circles are the way to go. But what if you don't have any extra money?

  • @almakesling251
    @almakesling251 Місяць тому

    we're in trouble here in Virginia. Youngkin is changing the way we've been voting for years at this late hour. HELP

  • @sandraprzybylski3639
    @sandraprzybylski3639 Місяць тому

    Good to focus on the state level & really local levels as well. Anyplace you can GOTV, volunteer, go door to door & phone & text bank. We need to flip only a few more st legislatures blue & we can do National Popular Vote! Thus, the flipping of st legislatures can affect national election of President & VP. Even getting a few more blue seats can break a super majority of red seats.😊

  • @sandrastjohn-qr5tc
    @sandrastjohn-qr5tc Місяць тому

    Kevin Volk knocked on my door in the heat in Arizona to find out what was important to me.

  • @susanbradleyskov9179
    @susanbradleyskov9179 Місяць тому

    Personal contact is preferable in a functioning democracy to watching the ‘characters’ on the tv.

  • @kaylap81
    @kaylap81 Місяць тому

    Here in Oklahoma, our Republican super majority declined the ACA funds and the summer food supplement funds for children. Our Native American tribal governments stepped in to assist the non native population with the summer food program, as well as our own tribal citizens. Our state superintendent also declined to apply for the federal education grants. Our state is so fkd up. They have consistently tried to bully our tribal governments in numerous ways and hate that we have sovereign rights.

  • @dee20109
    @dee20109 Місяць тому

    Have there been any repercussions to the folks in positions to stop counts that have already done so recently?

  • @Amulchan
    @Amulchan Місяць тому

    Good morning. I really appreciate this conversation. How can Democratic voters find out which races are the most critical ones in swing states and other states so that we can donate to support the Democratic candidates running for office in those places? I need a list from someone like the two of you. I am subscribed to democracy docket and it would be great to see that information there. Thank you.

  • @nicolaasstempels8207
    @nicolaasstempels8207 Місяць тому +1

    Can state legislatures in "blue" battleground states not disqualify those election deniers that are *already* installed as county election officials under 14:3?

  • @cherylself4629
    @cherylself4629 Місяць тому +1

    Is there ANY hope for Oklahoma?

  • @timfletcher7802
    @timfletcher7802 Місяць тому

    Marc, could you please increase the volume of your microphone? I can hardly hear you. Thank you.

  • @periyoung487
    @periyoung487 Місяць тому

    Who is organizing for Texas? That's going to be a long fight.

  • @worldpeace8187
    @worldpeace8187 Місяць тому

    Marc hard to hear you - other guest was loud and clear

  • @hereigoagain5050
    @hereigoagain5050 Місяць тому +1

    A Democratic watch dog sounds the alarm at 26:00. 🙂🐕

  • @mraereed
    @mraereed Місяць тому

    ❓ Question, I've worked as an election official for both gubernatorial and presidential elections. Of course there are an equal number of Republicans and Democrats there. Something I've never considered, because I'm not a criminal, but what if a Trumpublican registers as a Democrat, and when it's time to sign off, when each Democrat and Republican agrees that the votes are valid, also questions the validity?

  • @erichoppe8228
    @erichoppe8228 Місяць тому

    Why is the guest louder on my earphones than Mark E.??

  • @pobrien864
    @pobrien864 Місяць тому

    Yes the North Carolina GOP controlled legislature is totally out of touch with the people but have a stranglehold due to their extreme gerrymandering.

  • @d.m.3133
    @d.m.3133 Місяць тому

    You need to check out True the Vote run by Maga in Texas!!! Please. 💙

  • @kimberlynoble5823
    @kimberlynoble5823 Місяць тому +1

    It’s so weird that an ad for the ex-president plays during your video

  • @maryfletcher3607
    @maryfletcher3607 Місяць тому

    What is a giving circle?

  • @TheMincha1-tu3zi
    @TheMincha1-tu3zi Місяць тому

    💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @rossr6616
    @rossr6616 Місяць тому

    Russians at Fort Ross had troublesome relationship to the Native Americans there, which contributed to Runleaving, but a big factor was the Pocket Gophers, underground Rats with big teeth, who ate all their Potato and other crops, making it hard to survive needing a garden there.
    Also, Sea Ranch "Look" was meant to mimic the Shed Style Sheep Barns which used to be characteristic of this coast.l, but which have mostly been blown down by Pacific storms and rotted into soil.
    Slava Ukraini!

  • @loveGodandJesusalways
    @loveGodandJesusalways 29 днів тому

    Mark Elias I would like to help you and you help me please and thank you. See I am a college student at Liberty University majoring in theology since 2021. Where I am the only student who observed and opposed their teachings to all students not the word of God or Jesus but current human Theologians word of man. I have seen students start with positivity & their writings are completely changed & seem upset & deffeated at the end of the semester. I have had a professor tell me "Maybe I should rethink majoring in theology in feed back after I wrote a paper stating I agree to disagree with the courses book written by a Theologian in 2018. Even worse during the summer I found out Liberty University is funding, writing and some of the founders of the Heritage foundation also project 2025 and it all made sense to me! I start classes tomorrow and want to help stop them especially with what I have experienced!

  • @guysars1533
    @guysars1533 29 днів тому

    Remember that republicans let it slip that they also have favourable JUDGES stnding by in the swing states. Any action on that?

  • @thestraightroad305
    @thestraightroad305 Місяць тому

    Marc do you have a strategy for overcoming election interference in swing states when election officials may hold up vote counts?
    Edit: I live in Texas and I’m worried.

  • @doviebruder1285
    @doviebruder1285 Місяць тому +3

    🗳🗳🗳🫂🫂💙🫂🫂🗳🗳🗳

  • @susangribble6830
    @susangribble6830 27 днів тому

    WE WANT TRUMP❤❤❤❤❤WE WANT TRUMP❤❤❤❤WE WANT TRUMP❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @DaveRyder-po4gq
    @DaveRyder-po4gq Місяць тому

    Marc E. Defender of Democracy

    • @thebirdboyz
      @thebirdboyz Місяць тому

      You meant to say "Promotor of Communism".

    • @DaveRyder-po4gq
      @DaveRyder-po4gq Місяць тому

      @@thebirdboyz Wrong! What I really meant was I liken Trump & Maga Republican's to the 1939 Nazi movement in the U.S. And, thank
      Marc E. Defender of Democracy for his work!

    • @thebirdboyz
      @thebirdboyz Місяць тому

      @@DaveRyder-po4gq Ok. And I like Kamala and Dems as the communist movement in USA.

    • @DaveRyder-po4gq
      @DaveRyder-po4gq Місяць тому

      @@thebirdboyz And thanks to Kamala and the Democrats, after the next election you’ll still be able to think that way.. 😆🤣🤣

    • @thebirdboyz
      @thebirdboyz Місяць тому

      @@DaveRyder-po4gq I really don't understand why you people are so against Trump.

  • @sandreaedwards-brown2322
    @sandreaedwards-brown2322 Місяць тому +3

    The most important aspect is that there are very good people on the ground to ensure that our election integrity is intact and that Donald Trump has no chance of usurping or stealing our election. And the fact that Kamala and Walz is going to beat Trump in a landslide will negate all these MAGA from saying the election is rigged. Thank you, Mark and Daniel.

  • @Seattle-Corporate-Massage
    @Seattle-Corporate-Massage Місяць тому

    Sounds not at all unlike how the anti-liberty legislation following The tragic events of 9/11/2001 happened. They had the legislation on the shelf they were able to pass fast while people were still in shock and awe... Emotionally & intellectually malleable

  • @KW-qd9vq
    @KW-qd9vq Місяць тому

    Omg 😳.

  • @susangribble6830
    @susangribble6830 27 днів тому

    NEVER EVER SCAMALA HARRIS. WE WANT TRUMP❤❤❤❤❤WE WANT TRUMP❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @susangribble6830
    @susangribble6830 27 днів тому

    NEVER EVER CORRUPT BIMBO HARRIS

  • @AlfCalson
    @AlfCalson Місяць тому +1

    .
    💙 💙 KAMALA HARRIS - TIM WALZ 💙 💙

  • @johngramer
    @johngramer Місяць тому

    👍#302