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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

Feb 2

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 Feb 2 OP

Afraid much, Bro? Chasstev365 Feb 2 #1

I would seize this opportunity Roy Rolling Tuesday #49

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

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

Me............ thinks yes............ever since 2016.........and confirmed July 1, 2024.................go figure....... turbinetree Feb 2 #5

Since 1987. 🇷🇺 ColoringFool Feb 2 #25

Probably thinks because he didn't actually touch the Bible dflprincess Feb 2 #16

I feel certain he doesn't have verbal skills to comprehend the constitution or the oath Walleye Feb 2 #17

He doesn't care! colorado_ufo Feb 2 #35

That would require something he is incapable joshdawg Feb 2 #24

Just because the book had "Bible" written on it.... SergeStorms Feb 2 #31

Had fingers crossed too Evolve Dammit Tuesday #48

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

The GOP wants fake elections. Like in Russia. Irish_Dem Feb 2 #3

Pretty obvious what's happening. Mz Pip Feb 2 #4

I have a broader than average vocabulary... GiqueCee Feb 2 #6

Bazinga! You win the thread imo. SheltieLover Feb 2 #10

Klingon dictionary was good too. Amaryllis Feb 2 #22

Yes! SheltieLover Feb 2 #23

Klingon vs Ubbi Dubbi AZ8theist Feb 2 #34

That... GiqueCee Tuesday #38

he's going to refuse to accept the election results. i don't think the nation is prepared for this...... Takket Feb 2 #7

You are in the right track orangecrush Feb 2 #12

I agree with you Takket... slightlv Tuesday #42

That would be profoundly unconstitutional unblock Feb 2 #8

He doesn't give a fuck. orangecrush Feb 2 #11

TRUE very TRUE BUT bluestarone Feb 2 #19

True. Unconstitutional doesn't mean the actual power structure cares. unblock Feb 2 #20

I fear the Constitution was basically a gentlemen's agreement slightlv Tuesday #43

So? What does that matter? Kablooie Feb 2 #29

Sadly true. Republicans are proving the constitution is only as good as the people in power. unblock Feb 2 #30

Make that "healthcare should be nationalized" leftstreet Feb 2 #9

Trump is fantasizing, but he's trolling. He's trying to depress the Dem vote. Wanderlust988 Feb 2 #13

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

Do the states want a single party to take over such duties? - 'nationalize' elections Norrrm Feb 2 #14

Ain't gonna happen. GFY, Krasnov! Sogo Feb 2 #15

Why don't all the rightwingnut states go form a confederacy C_U_L8R Feb 2 #18

They'd go broke. SergeStorms Feb 2 #32

Why bother...? regnaD kciN Tuesday #54

States' Rights! NameAlreadyTaken Feb 2 #21

Nationalize elections maliaSmith Feb 2 #26

He will say or do anything he can get away with Tree Lady Feb 2 #27

Nationalize only BIPOC AREAS 2abigbman Feb 2 #28

The Repuke puppets are all silently nodding their heads FakeNoose Feb 2 #33

He has a backup plan for November. OGBuzz Feb 2 #36

Everything that he says, is an admission of guilt. Emile Tuesday #39

His Hero is Hitler. Joinfortmill Tuesday #40

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

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

He can't. They can't. Jbraybarten Tuesday #45

GOP controlled Supreme Court started this in 2000 DemocracyForever Tuesday #46

Only one way his 2020 election obsession makes any sense. OGBuzz Tuesday #47

Makes sense quakerboy Tuesday #50

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

The Congress should impeach and the Senate convict Trump NOW mdbl Tuesday #52

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

I doubt this will fly. Few states will want to cede their authority over elections, especial when it is possible Martin68 Tuesday #57

No, we just need to remove him from power. Initech Tuesday #58