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On the recordJune 17, 2026
My advice to state and local colleagues is think of the craziest scenario you can imagine, and then think even crazier, because we’ve got to be prepared for anything. We will be prepared for anything.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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On preparing for unprecedented election interference.

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