Political Quotes

“Our democracy is extraordinary because it is built on the bedrock idea that, through free and fair elections, the citizens who make up this great country, well, they have a voice, that each person's vote truly matters, and in America the people have the power. But at this moment, our democracy is threatened. Republican State legislatures and Governors all over the country are writing laws designed to restrict the right to vote, to make it harder for tens of millions of eligible citizens to cast their ballots, and silence the American people's voice in the process. Make no mistake, this is an unprecedented, coordinated attack to make voting harder for eligible citizens and make it easier for bad actors to sabotage our future elections. In my State of Nevada, we have bucked that trend when it comes to voting rights. We have strengthened the right to vote, providing easier access to the ballot box for eligible voters while ensuring fair elections. These measures that Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law include establishing a permanent vote-by-mail system, expanding the early voting period, and making it more convenient to register and to vote. But while Nevada has moved forward to protect and strengthen voting rights, we are not immune from the attempts to sabotage it.…”