The problem of politicians whipping up mob violence to destroy fair elections is the oldest domestic enemy of constitutional democracy in America.
Bennie Thompson: “The problem of politicians whipping up mob violence to destroy fair elections is the oldest domestic enemy of…”
On the recordJuly 11, 2022
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Thompson highlights the historical issue of politicians inciting violence against elections.
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