Democrats and Republicans are deploying lawyers, poll watchers, and election observers ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, in preparation for disputes over how votes are cast and counted.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is setting up a “war room” to coordinate Democrats’ response to any effort by President Donald Trump to challenge the results. In an Oct. 30 letter to Senate Democrats, Schumer said the war room would serve as a hub after Election Day. It will connect senators’ offices, House Democrats, outside allies, and lawyers so they share the same information and a unified message.
“We have no idea how long this legal effort will take but, whether it’s a few days, a few weeks or several months, we will be ready to fight [Trump] every step of the way,” Schumer wrote….