Washington Post – Politics:
Author: Amber Phillips
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What would happen if a state official refused to certify an election?
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There are backstops in place — for now — protecting our elections if Lake, Mark Finchem or another official went rogue and refused to certify the results.
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Takeaways from primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Arizona
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A surprise show of support for abortion in Kansas, and election deniers in Arizona have a good night.
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Why Kansas is a bellwether for abortion rights
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If it passes, the ballot initiative will end the state’s constitutional right to an abortion.
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What is reconciliation, and what can Democrats get done with it?
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Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) changed his mind on supporting a climate and health-care deal, meaning Democrats can use reconciliation to achieve a major campaign goal.
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3 early takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearing on extremism and Trump
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The hearing focused on the nexus between extremism and Trump’s attempts to stay in power.
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What is witness tampering? And could this charge apply to Trump?
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Witness tampering isn’t often prosecuted, but the seeds are there for a charge, either against Trump or the people who made the calls.
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6 takeaways from elections in Illinois, Colorado, Oklahoma and other states
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Some far-right Republicans win, while some election-deniers lose.