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Alex Padilla: He said it in 2016. He said it in 2020. He said it in 2024. And he’s saying it again to set the stage for when he…

On the recordJune 17, 2026
He said it in 2016. He said it in 2020. He said it in 2024. And he’s saying it again to set the stage for when he doesn’t get his way, he needs to find an excuse.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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On Trump’s efforts to undermine confidence in elections.

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