05/23/2017
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"We have that standard that we're supposed to abide by and we punish Members of Congress when they do not, and we need to make sure that throughout the executive branch that occurs as well."
"The Hatch Act is intended to protect our democracy and ensure that government officials don't abuse their power or resources of their position for partisan purposes or to advocate, as you both mention..."
"the Hatch Act prohibits executive branch employees from using their, quote, official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election."
"Should political appointees be exempt from punishment from Hatch Act violations?"