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global1

(25,224 posts)
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 11:48 AM Jun 2020

Both Trump & The Dems Have Expressed Concern Over A Fair Election In November.....

Is there any group or body (like the UN) that can come in and supervise the election to assure that it comes off as fair with no stealing of votes, cheating, voter suppression or other funny stuff?

Can both sides Repugs/Trump and the Dems agree to have a independent group monitor the November election?

I fear that no matter the outcome of the election in November - the side that loses will cry foul. I'm just wondering if Congress can come up with a solution now to prevent that from happening.

It's the Boy Scout in me. Be Prepared!!!!

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Both Trump & The Dems Have Expressed Concern Over A Fair Election In November..... (Original Post) global1 Jun 2020 OP
No. Laelth Jun 2020 #1
Generally the US gov't does not like Coleman Jun 2020 #2
Actually there were international monitors present.. stillcool Jun 2020 #3

Laelth

(32,017 posts)
1. No.
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 11:51 AM
Jun 2020

There is no independent arbiter that all parties with vested interests would accept.

It’s all down to the states, individually.

-Laelth

Coleman

(851 posts)
2. Generally the US gov't does not like
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 12:16 PM
Jun 2020

oversight (AKA interference) by a foreign source. It steps on our sovereignty. Both parties wouldn't approve it.

stillcool

(32,626 posts)
3. Actually there were international monitors present..
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 01:04 PM
Jun 2020

in past elections. They observe, and report their findings, although several states don't allow monitoring.
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/usa

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