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Bonus Quote of the Day

September 24, 2020 at 12:40 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

“As a Republican, I am ready to accept any decision of the court as to the outcome of the election and there is no alternative than a peaceful transition of power.”

— Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), quoted by Fox News, suggesting the 2020 presidential election will be decided by the Supreme Court and not voters.

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