Is it Me, or is Forgiveness for Election Deniers is All the Rage These Days?
The article discusses the growing trend of forgiveness for election deniers within American politics. It highlights recent controversies involving Democratic leaders in Colorado and Texas, where actions and statements have sparked significant backlash. The piece suggests that these developments may reflect a broader bipartisan effort to reshape narratives around election integrity and accountability.
- ▪Colorado Democrats censured Governor Jared Polis for granting clemency to a convicted election denier.
- ▪Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo faced condemnation from Democratic leaders for her antisemitic comments.
- ▪A super PAC is reportedly spending heavily to promote Galindo despite her controversial statements.
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NewsPolitics With Charles P. PierceIs it Me, or is Forgiveness for Election Deniers is All the Rage These Days?Follow Politics With Charles P. PierceView feedIs it Me, or is Forgiveness for Election Deniers is All the Rage These Days?I fear the project to transform a baseless conspiracy into the soul of American liberty is on the verge of becoming a bipartisan effort.By Charles P. PiercePublished: May 21, 2026 4:59 PM EDTTimothy Hurst//Getty Images6 min readThis Week in the Laboratories of Democracy(Permanent Musical Accompaniment To This Post)Being our semi-regular weekly survey of what's goin' down in the several states where, as we know, the real work of governmentin' gets done and where you get up early to greet the Goddess of Dawn.We begin in Colorado, where Democrats have discovered…
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