On the recordOctober 16, 2026
Their only hope for trying to maintain any sense of power is to interfere. It’s to change the rules. It’s to rig the elections.
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padilla.senate.govAlex Padilla: “Their only hope for trying to maintain any sense of power is to interfere. It’s to change the rules. It’s to rig the…”
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Criticizing the motives behind the DOJ's actions.
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