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GOP Rep. Seeks DOJ Probe Into Election Services Ballot Handling
Above: Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) speaks at the U.S. Capitol Building on Feb. 11, 2025. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Establishment-critical narrative
Election integrity demands immediate federal investigation when credible reports surface about ballot mishandling. The mixing of blank and voted ballots poses serious risks to election accuracy and fairness. Arizona's election processes have long been flawed and vulnerable to manipulation, requiring DOJ action to restore public confidence.
Pro-establishment narrative
Unsubstantiated allegations without verified sources shouldn't drive federal investigations into election processes. Irregularities in elections can stem from simple errors or miscalculations rather than nefarious activities. Hamadeh is also a noted election denier, making this a likely cynical ploy to sow doubt about the integrity of the nation's democratic system.
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