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Eric Holder: The reality is that they came pretty close in 2020. And, as you say, with the replacement of these regular Republicans…

On the recordMay 10, 2022
The reality is that they came pretty close in 2020. And, as you say, with the replacement of these regular Republicans, like the guy Vandevelde (ph) in Michigan, potentially what they`re trying to do with Georgia state officials as well, if you have a close election -- as we talk about in the book, if you have a close election the next time, you may have Republicans who are willing to do the kinds of things that that disgrace, Eastman, was trying to pull off.
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Eric Holder
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Eric Holder expresses concern about the potential for future elections to be undermined by Republicans willing to engage in undemocratic actions.

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