Zoe Lofgren: “This resolution is simply a divisive political stunt meant to stir up conservative voters ahead of the midterm elections…”

“This resolution is simply a divisive political stunt meant to stir up conservative voters ahead of the midterm elections and seeks to stoke the worst kinds of sentiments in the body politic. The resolution states that it is ``of paramount importance that the United States maintains the legitimacy of its elections and protects them from interference, including interference from foreign threats.'' Yet the resolution does not even mention the greatest ``foreign threat'' we face--Russian interference intended to disrupt our elections and sow chaos in our political system. The GOP hypocrisy is breathtaking. The Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and others have worked all year to undermine and discredit the Mueller investigation into the Russian interference with our 2016 election. Furthermore, House Republicans have voted to block needed funding to help states better secure their election systems from the ongoing Russian efforts to interfere in the 2018 election--ongoing efforts that have been confirmed by senior Administration officials. In short, this resolution ignores the real threats our elections are facing, and instead plays political games. The resolution also states that ``voting is fundamental to a functioning democracy,'' yet it fails to address any of the real threats to voting rights faced by U.S. citizens.…”