Political Quotes

On the recordMay 27, 2026
Across this country, Republican lawmakers and litigators are using every trick in the book to rig the rules of the game. Why? They’re afraid of losing in November.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Speaking against voting rights restrictions and the Supreme Court decision.

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