Arizona secretary of state releases must-read statement in response to right-wing threats

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Arizona secretary of state releases must-read statement in response to right-wing threats

Nov 18, 2020 4:30pm Eastern Standard Time 

by Walter Einenkel, Daily Kos Staff

https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2020/11/18/1996710/-Democracy-will-not-falter-under-my-watch-AZ-secretary-of-state-responds-to-right-wing-threats

"SNIP.....

Here is the full statement from Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs:

The truth is, I was prepared for these threats of violence and vitriol I have been a social worker for many years and can anticipate this reaction when certain people feel powerless and angry. These actions are utterly abhorrent, especially when directed at my family and my staff. They are a symptom of a deeper problem in our state and country—the consistent and systematic undermining of trust in each other and our democratic process Arizonans deserve to know that elections are safe and secure.

This does not excuse the perpetrators. Their continued intimidation tactics will not prevent me from performing the duties I swore an oath to do. Our democracy is tested constantly, it continues to prevail, and it will not falter under my watch.

But there are those, including the president, members of Congress and other elected officials, who are perpetuating misinformation and are encouraging others to distrust the election results in a manner that violates the oath of office they took. It is well past time that they stop. Their words and actions have consequences.

Now, I am calling on other leaders in this state, including the governor whose deafening silence has contributed to the growing unrest, to stand up for the truth. When facing unimaginable challenges this election year, Arizonans stepped up. More people are registered to vote in our state than ever before, election participation has been at historic highs, thousands answered the call to work at voting locations during a pandemic, and people made their voices heard.

This should be a time for thanking voters and election workers for their incredible commitment during unprecedented challenges. In that spirit, I offer my gratitude and express my admiration for the Arizonans who inspire trust in our democracy.

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[PSPS]

1. It's folly to expect agents of a foreign enemy to act like patriotic americans

[StClone]

6. Right, they are Republicans not Americans

[mopinko]

2. linky?

[Lisa0825]

3. Here...

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/11/18/1996710/-Democracy-will-not-falter-under-my-watch-AZ-secretary-of-state-responds-to-right-wing-threats

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8. Sorry. Posted and went and did something else. Thanks for telling me i forgot

the link.

[Cha]

4. Good on the AZ SOS, Katie Hobbs..

calling out the Gov of Arizona for his "silence"!

[SunSeeker]

5. Governor Doug Doucy is a cowardly, worthless Republican piece of shit.

By not defending the brave men and women who worked at the polls during a raging pandemic, he not only is violating his oath of office, but he has failed as a human being.

[Cha]

13. Typical trump flunkie.. I wonder if

his days could be numbered in a BLUE Arizona & for his Non Actions now?

💙

[raccoon]

7. Great, thanks for posting. Nt

[flibbitygiblets]

9. She lost them at "election participation has been at historic highs"

That is most definitely not part of the (unofficial) Rethuglican party platform.

[Hulk]

10. Bravo !!

If repuKKKes won't speak up...then it's up to Democrats to take the reins. They are such a cowardly, deceitful lot of losers. Unfortunately they represent 71,000,000 Americans (cult members)

[Hermit-The-Prog]

11. Republicans despise democracy and are waging war against it.

[BobTheSubgenius]

12. This was a great piece of writing when I first read it,

and it's still great. I found it - find it - so good that I've read it several times.

Very resolute, and very rational. A nice change in the public discourse, right?

[applegrove]

14. She's written something simple. Not a whole bunch of ideas. Just enough

to reinforce the simple message. She could have vented in so many ways. You are right. Worth rereading.

[Initech]

15. The people who post threats like this are the ones who are proving they should not have power.

And also are the reason why we can't have nice things.

[Vivienne235729]

16. God bless Katie Hobbs. She is a hero.