Why do state politicians like the GA SoS have to stay on such calls?

[themaguffin]

Why can't they speak their thoughts and then say "that's it, good bye"

[RockRaven]

1. Because Trump is a petulant vindictive baby.

He'd withhold vaccine from GA, or something like that, in revenge. They all know what kind of immature moral monster they are dealing with.

[exboyfil]

4. Or any other sort of federal aid

Those threats to political opponents should also be subject to Congressional inquiry. New York, California and Michigan come to mind. There are other states as well.

[Liberty Belle]

2. I wonder if he was working with the FBI

to get proof of Trump's crimes. This probably wasn't their only conversation. If he felt threatened and fearful, I could see him cooperating to get proof.

[Wellstone ruled]

3. It's all about moving up the Ladder

of Seniority and influence at the National level.

[edhopper]

5. Because they still

support Trump.

[underpants]

6. Trump takes advantage of norms and common politeness

He always does.

[no_hypocrisy]

7. Could be for "insurance," that is so Trump can't lie about what he said and what they said.

Trump was a complete idiot for not appreciating he was being taped.

[Laelth]

8. Raffensberger let Trump speak and hang himself.

Raffensberger didn’t want to talk to Trump, but he was more than happy to answer the phone and record the conversation. That’s precisely what he did, and he has now exposed Trump as the criminal mob boss that he is.

-Laelth

[Klaralven]

10. Probably wasn't the first call either, so they undoubtedly had a good idea of what he'd say

Wonder who exactly was on the Georgia end of the call...

Anyone from the Georgia Attorney General's staff?

[marmar]

9. I'm glad he did in this case.