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Jocelyn Benson: “I hope so. I think that's part of what the truth and the granular details that the committee hearings are unveiling, is…”

On the recordJune 21, 2022
I hope so. I think that's part of what the truth and the granular details that the committee hearings are unveiling, is meant to accomplish. I mean, this was not a hypothetical idea. This was an actionable plan, to physically disrupt, the electoral process, and subvert the will of the people, in Michigan, which was clear and unequivocal.

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Benson discusses the seriousness of the actions taken to disrupt the electoral process in Michigan.

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