Michael Whatley Touts RNC's Robust, Successful Election Integrity Efforts
The Republican National Committee (RNC) took proactive steps to address election integrity issues during the recent elections cycle, and the dividends are becoming increasingly clear.
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley is now discussing numerous challenges the organization overcame to ensure the lawful processing of votes, as Breitbart reports.
Extensive Preparation to Safeguard Elections
RNC's preparation for election integrity involved deploying 230,000 poll observers across the country, with a notable concentration of 15,000 in Pennsylvania.
This deployment was critical in monitoring the election proceedings and ensuring compliance with voting laws.
In Philadelphia, a rapid response by the RNC's legal team ensured that registered poll observers, who were initially denied entry to a polling place, gained access within half an hour.
This incident highlighted the efficiency and preparedness of the RNC's legal strategies to handle real-time election hurdles.
Another example of swift action took place in a Pennsylvania county where officials planned to delay ballot counting until the next day, contrary to state law.
The RNC's intervention was decisive, resulting in the immediate resumption of the counting process that very night.
RNC's Legal Framework and Team Effort
The RNC's readiness included retaining 6,500 lawyers and hundreds of law firms, along with 115 attorneys working in-house. This robust legal infrastructure was pivotal in addressing and resolving election issues promptly.
Michael Whatley, in his statements, emphasized the scale and impact of their legal operations, describing it as a proactive and preventative measure to ensure election fairness and transparency.
"And within 30 minutes, our people were in the room. And that, to me, is being very aggressive, forward-leaning," Whatley recounted about the quick resolution in Philadelphia.
Whatley described the preventative approach as "prophylactic," underscoring the intent to be visibly ready and responsive, which he believed deterred potential malfeasance.
This strategic presence was crucial in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
Laura Trump's Significant Role in Election Integrity Efforts
Laura Trump, co-chair of the RNC's election integrity efforts, received considerable praise for her role in orchestrating the widespread initiative. Her coordination helped streamline operations and enhance the effectiveness of the response team.
"I was talking with Laura Trump this morning, who has just been absolutely amazing, as the co-chair, about how big this effort was," Whatley shared, reflecting on the comprehensive nature of their efforts and the crucial role played by Laura Trump.
The collective effort by the RNC and its volunteers, underpinned by a strong legal framework, ensured that the election was conducted fairly and according to the law.
Whatley’s praise for the team was emphatic, highlighting their dedication and the impact of their work: "We had hundreds of firms on retainer. We have, you know, 115 attorneys in-house, and everybody -- it was all hands on deck. I can’t thank the overall team enough, just because it just -- all you have to do is look at the results and say, yeah, these guys made a decision to go forward with it."
