Republicans don’t want mail in voting because they lose when more people vote. As usual, they will put party interest ahead of the country’s interests.
I spoke with the Postmaster General again today. She could not have been more clear:
— Rep. Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) April 9, 2020
The Postal Service will collapse without urgent intervention, and it will happen soon.
We’ve pleaded with the White House to help. @realDonaldTrump personally directed his staff not to do so. https://t.co/5wPQvbA951
Do you want to read 2,000 words on the US Postal Service this Friday? I've got you covered with an in-depth look at how USPS could run out of money by June without Congress' help, which could seriously harm states' efforts to expand absentee & vote by mail https://t.co/KQ0KNT5BWQ
— Grace Panetta (@grace_panetta) April 3, 2020
U.S. Postal Service could shut down by June without more funding, Democratic lawmakers warn https://t.co/UiGVj9Y6PW pic.twitter.com/QUwPd1ZHfV
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 3, 2020
More than 80 confirmed cases. No masks or hand sanitizer. Understaffed stations working overtime. This is the reality at post offices around the country: an essential service is breaking down just when we need it most. New from me in @thenation: https://t.co/SoHb6zs2Lh
— Jake Bittle (@jake_bittle) March 27, 2020
Financially rescuing the postal service is just as important for voters as Congress passing legislation mandating & funding that states expand mail voting. Some states will switch to greater mail voting without Congress telling them do so, but not if the postal service collapses https://t.co/UsIHgKvoR6
— Stephen Wolf (@PoliticsWolf) March 31, 2020
If we lose the US Postal Service then America has literally lost its ability to deliver democracy in November. https://t.co/b9EALL0dL7
— Ellen Kurz (@EllenKurz) March 31, 2020
So, apparently not only is the Post Office (@USPS) going to be critical to helping us conduct our vote by mail election this November, it plays a critical role in our nation's pandemic planning – making sure everyone gets a vaccine. https://t.co/2S53Howles
— Simon Rosenberg (@SimonWDC) April 3, 2020
The US Postal Service May Be Gone By June. Necessary Funds Were Not In 2 Trillion Stimulus Package https://t.co/Yh7Iah7ieA
— Denise Oliver-Velez (@Deoliver47) April 2, 2020
Here's a link to a Politico article about it. Keep in mind, Republicans blocked any attempt to correct the problem in the coronavirus relief bill, and even openly mocked Democrats for trying to include a provision for this.https://t.co/FwgtXR2phv
— DCPetterson (@dcpetterson) April 1, 2020
"The November election is now in jeopardy. The best way to ensure it still happens and to try to maintain its integrity is voting by mail. So of course you see the Trump administration trying to shut down the US postal service by July." — @gaslitnation https://t.co/7Njo1IKgTz
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) April 1, 2020
The @USPS is being hit hard by COVID-19. The Postal Service plays a crucial role in providing many people with their only connection to the world outside their home. We must do all we can protect postal workers and ensure that this vital service continues.https://t.co/nEKhwolQaV
— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) April 9, 2020
If there is no USPS, there is no vote by mail. https://t.co/AotvD6HeuL
— Lynn Bernstein ✍ (@bernstein_lynn) April 10, 2020
The #USPS is better than a private system because it is obligated to serve ALL AMERICANS. Imagine rural Americans getting left out in the cold for the simple reason that it isn't profitable to deliver where they live.#SaveThePostOffice
— Jason Cook (@jcook092) April 10, 2020
Sad! 