Former VA10 Rep. Frank Wolf was a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Commission when it was created in response to that Florida election which introduced us to the “hanging chad.” (
Democrats are fighting back against Barbara Comstock’s short-sighted effort to kill the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
The USEAC helps state election boards that must protect future elections against Russian hackers. The Commission is a valuable partner whose services are used voluntarily by 47 states.
Rep Mike Quigley of Illinois submitted an amendment to restore funding Barbara Comstock wants to slash. Comstock’s effort appears to be “dramatically out of step” with states’ need for election support.
Other Democrats fighting to protect the electoral process include Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia and Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland.
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