Leaked audio: Trump adviser says Republicans 'traditionally' rely on voter suppression Scott Bauer

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https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/world/leaked-audio-trump-adviser-says-republicans-traditionally-rely-on-voter-suppression-1.4739219

 

MADISON, WIS. -- MADISON, Wis. -- One of U.S. President Donald Trump's top re-election advisers told influential Republicans in swing state Wisconsin that the party has "traditionally" relied on voter suppression to compete in battleground states but will be able to "start playing offence" in 2020 due to relaxed Election Day rules, according to an audio recording of a private event obtained by The Associated Press.

"Traditionally it's always been Republicans suppressing votes in places," Justin Clark, a senior political adviser and senior counsel to Trump's re-election campaign, said at the event. "Let's start protecting our voters. We know where they are. ... Let's start playing offence a little bit. That's what you're going to see in 2020. It's going to be a much bigger program, a much more aggressive program, a much better-funded program."

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Audio of the event at a country club in Madison obtained by the liberal group American Bridge was provided to AP by One Wisconsin Now, a Madison-based liberal advocacy group.

 

[90DayFinancier 910]

59 minutes ago, ALFKAD said:

                            

 

 

You are easily amused.

What do you make of the actual words on the tape? 

 

"Traditionally it's always been Republicans suppressing votes in places"

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4 minutes ago, 90DayFinancier said:

You are easily amused.

What do you make of the actual words on the tape? 

 

"Traditionally it's always been Republicans suppressing votes in places"

What tape?  They didn't send me a copy, and I didn't see a link in your post.

[90DayFinancier 910]

7 minutes ago, ALFKAD said:

What tape?  They didn't send me a copy, and I didn't see a link in your post.

"according to an audio recording of a private event obtained by The Associated Press'

 

do you need to hear the tape the the notorious "grab the †******y tape?

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59 minutes ago, ALFKAD said:

What tape?  They didn't send me a copy, and I didn't see a link in your post.

No no no no no, you don't need to hear the full audio and hear/think for yourself, just read the handpicked quotes and context given to you by the totally honest media and respond to that!

 

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2 hours ago, 90DayFinancier said:

"according to an audio recording of a private event obtained by The Associated Press'

 

do you need to hear the tape the the notorious "grab the †******y tape?

So they have nothing, but you were duped by it?  

 

Ok....

[90DayFinancier 910]

3 hours ago, ALFKAD said:

So they have nothing, but you were duped by it?  

 

Ok....

I posted a news article from a reputable source. Why don't you explain why you find that fact funny

 

 

or better yet why you think what AP says is on the tape is not what was said in the meeting. 

 

 

[90DayFinancier 910]

"Traditionally it's always been Republicans suppressing votes in places," Justin Clark, a senior political adviser and senior counsel to Trump's re-election campaign, said at the event. "Let's start protecting our voters. We know where they are. ... Let's start playing offence a little bit. That's what you're going to see in 2020. It's going to be a much bigger program, a much more aggressive program, a much better-funded program."

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3 hours ago, 90DayFinancier said:

"Traditionally it's always been Republicans suppressing votes in places," Justin Clark, a senior political adviser and senior counsel to Trump's re-election campaign, said at the event. "Let's start protecting our voters. We know where they are. ... Let's start playing offence a little bit. That's what you're going to see in 2020. It's going to be a much bigger program, a much more aggressive program, a much better-funded program."

So what do they mean by suppression?  Convincing folks to stay away from the polls, or actively keeping folks from voting?  I think it is the former as the GOP usually does benefit from lower voting numbers, and the Dems tend to rely on a lot more uninformed voters.

[90DayFinancier 910]

1 hour ago, Bill & Katya said:

So what do they mean by suppression?  Convincing folks to stay away from the polls, or actively keeping folks from voting?  I think it is the former as the GOP usually does benefit from lower voting numbers, and the Dems tend to rely on a lot more uninformed voters.

I don't know , the speaker offered this defense.

 

'Asked about the remarks by AP, Clark said he was referring to false accusations that the GOP engages in voter suppression.

"As should be clear from the context of my remarks, my point was that Republicans historically have been falsely accused of voter suppression and that it is time we stood up to defend our own voters," Clark said. "Neither I nor anyone I know or work with would condone anyone's vote being threatened or diluted and our efforts will be focused on preventing just that."'

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28 minutes ago, 90DayFinancier said:

I don't know , the speaker offered this defense.

 

'Asked about the remarks by AP, Clark said he was referring to false accusations that the GOP engages in voter suppression.

"As should be clear from the context of my remarks, my point was that Republicans historically have been falsely accused of voter suppression and that it is time we stood up to defend our own voters," Clark said. "Neither I nor anyone I know or work with would condone anyone's vote being threatened or diluted and our efforts will be focused on preventing just that."'

So the comment was clarified.  Much ado....

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10 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

So the comment was clarified.  Much ado....

Eggzachary.  And as I pointed out way at the top, there was no "leaked audio" made available to us.  Why?  Because it had nothing of content to it.  However, SPINNING the idea of "leaked audio" sure seems to lure people in, eh?

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2 minutes ago, ALFKAD said:

Eggzachary.  And as I pointed out way at the top, there was no "leaked audio" made available to us.  Why?  Because it had nothing of content to it.  However, SPINNING the idea of "leaked audio" sure seems to lure people in, eh?

Every single day the media do this, especially in the last few years, and it clearly resonates with those on the left who seek their next injection of confirmation bias. Those with an ounce of critical thought will trust Flint tap water before they trust anything the media says absent all the necessary proof to verify the context themselves.

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2 hours ago, Burnt Reynolds said:

Every single day the media do this, especially in the last few years, and it clearly resonates with those on the left who seek their next injection of confirmation bias. Those with an ounce of critical thought will trust Flint tap water before they trust anything the media says absent all the necessary proof to verify the context themselves.

Oh, it is far from just the left.  My FB feed is filled with idiots who re-post RW drivel as well.  I have a family member who does this all the time, in spite of the fact that I debunk about 99% of what he posts.  He just laughs it off, in spite of the fact that it makes him look foolish.

Like the one I saw last night that said that the SCOTUS is going to kick back one of the articles of impeachment, and thereby cancel the impeachment process.  *sigh*