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Wanderlust988

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13. Trump is fantasizing, but he's trolling. He's trying to depress the Dem vote.

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 03:38 PM

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There is no way on Earth that he can nationalize voting in Dem states. Please don't fall for this. It violates several amendments in the Constitution. Not even this Supreme Court would go that far and say that's ok.

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Trump says Republicans should 'nationalize' elections [View all] turbinetree Yesterday OP

Afraid much, Bro? Chasstev365 Yesterday #1

I would seize this opportunity Roy Rolling 7 hrs ago #49

Just imagine if Obama or Biden said they wanted to "take over" the federal elections away from States LiberalLovinLug 5 hrs ago #55

Did he take an oath to pound on and destroy the constitution Walleye Yesterday #2

Me............ thinks yes............ever since 2016.........and confirmed July 1, 2024.................go figure....... turbinetree Yesterday #5

Since 1987. 🇷🇺 ColoringFool Yesterday #25

Probably thinks because he didn't actually touch the Bible dflprincess Yesterday #16

I feel certain he doesn't have verbal skills to comprehend the constitution or the oath Walleye Yesterday #17

He doesn't care! colorado_ufo Yesterday #35

That would require something he is incapable joshdawg Yesterday #24

Just because the book had "Bible" written on it.... SergeStorms Yesterday #31

Had fingers crossed too Evolve Dammit 7 hrs ago #48

"Did he take an oath to pound on and destroy the constitution" markodochartaigh 7 hrs ago #53

The GOP wants fake elections. Like in Russia. Irish_Dem Yesterday #3

Pretty obvious what's happening. Mz Pip Yesterday #4

I have a broader than average vocabulary... GiqueCee Yesterday #6

Bazinga! You win the thread imo. SheltieLover Yesterday #10

Klingon dictionary was good too. Amaryllis Yesterday #22

Yes! SheltieLover Yesterday #23

Klingon vs Ubbi Dubbi AZ8theist Yesterday #34

That... GiqueCee 12 hrs ago #38

he's going to refuse to accept the election results. i don't think the nation is prepared for this...... Takket Yesterday #7

You are in the right track orangecrush Yesterday #12

I agree with you Takket... slightlv 9 hrs ago #42

That would be profoundly unconstitutional unblock Yesterday #8

He doesn't give a fuck. orangecrush Yesterday #11

TRUE very TRUE BUT bluestarone Yesterday #19

True. Unconstitutional doesn't mean the actual power structure cares. unblock Yesterday #20

I fear the Constitution was basically a gentlemen's agreement slightlv 9 hrs ago #43

So? What does that matter? Kablooie Yesterday #29

Sadly true. Republicans are proving the constitution is only as good as the people in power. unblock Yesterday #30

Make that "healthcare should be nationalized" leftstreet Yesterday #9

Trump is fantasizing, but he's trolling. He's trying to depress the Dem vote. Wanderlust988 Yesterday #13

He doesn't have to do it in "Democratic" states. hay rick 12 hrs ago #37

Do the states want a single party to take over such duties? - 'nationalize' elections Norrrm Yesterday #14

Ain't gonna happen. GFY, Krasnov! Sogo Yesterday #15

Why don't all the rightwingnut states go form a confederacy C_U_L8R Yesterday #18

They'd go broke. SergeStorms Yesterday #32

Why bother...? regnaD kciN 6 hrs ago #54

States' Rights! NameAlreadyTaken Yesterday #21

Nationalize elections maliaSmith Yesterday #26

He will say or do anything he can get away with Tree Lady Yesterday #27

Nationalize only BIPOC AREAS 2abigbman Yesterday #28

The Repuke puppets are all silently nodding their heads FakeNoose Yesterday #33

He has a backup plan for November. OGBuzz Yesterday #36

Everything that he says, is an admission of guilt. Emile 11 hrs ago #39

His Hero is Hitler. Joinfortmill 11 hrs ago #40

Don't worry fuckstick. It's already been nationalized, but NOT in the way you think maxrandb 11 hrs ago #41

The Republicans should participate in the election without cheating and committing treason. camartinwv 9 hrs ago #44

He can't. They can't. Jbraybarten 9 hrs ago #45

GOP controlled Supreme Court started this in 2000 DemocracyForever 8 hrs ago #46

Only one way his 2020 election obsession makes any sense. OGBuzz 8 hrs ago #47

Makes sense quakerboy 7 hrs ago #50

Thinking him demanding state voter rolls will result in a lot of women being denied voting rights Attilatheblond 7 hrs ago #51

The Congress should impeach and the Senate convict Trump NOW mdbl 7 hrs ago #52

MaddowBlog-'Republicans ought to nationalize the voting': Trump eyes radical power-grab LetMyPeopleVote 3 hrs ago #56