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Rep. Jamie Raskin says Democrats will challenge unfair election results and calls Republicans ‘fascist’

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Rep. Jamie Raskin says Democrats will challenge unfair election results and calls Republicans ‘fascist’

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland made sharp comments about the upcoming presidential election, saying Democrats would only accept the results if they believe the election is fair. His comments, including accusations of fascist behavior aimed at the Republican Party, have drawn criticism from political opponents and fueled debate over the integrity of the 2024 election.

“When I say we will support free and fair elections, no,” Raskin said, adding, “We will not allow them to steal those in the United States, or those from the Department of Justice.” Raskin, a prominent Democrat and member of the House Oversight Committee, seemed to imply that the party would oppose results they said would be jeopardized by Republican interference or voter suppression efforts.

Raskin accused Republicans of embodying “hallmarks of a fascist political party,” pointing to political scientists who define fascism as a refusal to accept democratic election results. “First, they will not accept the outcome of a democratic election that does not go their way,” he said, referring to the Republican Party’s response to the 2020 presidential election, in which former President Donald Trump and some Republican leaders questioned the results . .

The comments have drawn sharp reactions from Republicans, who say Raskin’s remarks suggest Democrats may not accept the outcome of the 2024 election unless their candidate wins. Republican leaders stressed the importance of respecting the election results and accused Raskin of undermining public confidence in the democratic process.

Raskin’s comments reflect a growing tension as both parties prepare for what is expected to be a highly contentious election. Democrats have raised concerns about election laws and procedures in several battleground states, while Republicans have accused Democrats of planning to discredit the election if it does not go in their favor.

Political analysts say Raskin’s comments could heighten concerns about the legitimacy of the election on both sides, as figures in both parties openly question the fairness of the process. The exchange underlines the polarized atmosphere surrounding the 2024 race and raises questions about how both sides will respond to the final results.