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Gary Peters: “Whether intended or not, this hearing gives a platform to conspiracy theories and lies. And it's a destructive exercise…”

On the recordDecember 15, 2020
Whether intended or not, this hearing gives a platform to conspiracy theories and lies. And it's a destructive exercise that has no place in the United States Senate. Despite the title of today's hearing, there were no widespread election irregularities that affected the final outcome. These claims are false. And giving them more oxygen is a grave threat to the future of our democracy.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan
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msnbc.com

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Senator Peters discusses the dangers of conspiracy theories regarding election irregularities and their impact on democracy.

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