LOADINGERROR LOADING GOP election official Stephen Richer said Donald Trump’s campaign is forcing Republicans to ask themselves if being a Republican means they must vote for him. (Watch the video below.)Richer, the Maricopa County recorder in Arizona who said he faced death threats after Kari Lake falsely claimed he sabotaged her losing race for governor in 2022, spoke of the party’s dilemma on the MeidasTouch Network on Sunday. Richer made it clear he’d like a Republican president.Advertisement
However, he said Trump had “had crossed too many lines” in his connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, being found guilty of sexual abuse in a civil trial, his alleged stashing of classified documents and obstruction in their retrieval, and his “continued lies” about election fraud.“These are things that 10 years ago we would have all said those are dealbreakers,” he said. “And I think we have gotten into a sort of weird mental warp where we have apologized, excused those things. And we have elevated what we perceive to be the threats of the left to a level where it excuses some behavior on our side. But I don’t believe that is appropriate. I don’t like a lot of the stuff the left is pushing.”Then Richer crystalized his thought-provoking question about GOP pressure to vote for Trump, no matter what.“I want a Republican president, but if you can’t say no here, then is it just that you will never say no to the Republican nominee for president? I don’t believe that makes you an American first and that’s what I think is important.”Advertisement
Richer: Jan. 6th, the documents, sexual assault, continued lies about our election system.. I want a Republican president but if you can’t say no here, is it just that you will never say no to the Republican nominee? I don’t believe that makes you an American first. pic.twitter.com/0CDsFng3lr— Acyn (@Acyn) March 17, 2024Richer was elected to his post in November 2020 while Trump was narrowly losing the county to eventual President Joe Biden. The two appear to be headed for a rematch in November.Richer has “been at the center of a firestorm fueled by election deniers” since taking office, Issue One wrote.Last month the voting honcho went viral for clapping back at one voter’s election-fraud insinuation.Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedDonald TrumpRepublican PartyArizona2024 electionsMarjorie Taylor Greene’s Abortion Post Called Out As ‘Sensationalist Fiction’ Mike Pence Isn’t Having It With Trump’s ‘Unacceptable’ Jan. 6 ‘Hostages’ Talk Joe Scarborough Spots Trump Line That Shows He Meant ‘Bloodbath’ Threat …
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However, he said Trump had “had crossed too many lines” in his connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, being found guilty of sexual abuse in a civil trial, his alleged stashing of classified documents and obstruction in their retrieval, and his “continued lies” about election fraud.“These are things that 10 years ago we would have all said those are dealbreakers,” he said. “And I think we have gotten into a sort of weird mental warp where we have apologized, excused those things. And we have elevated what we perceive to be the threats of the left to a level where it excuses some behavior on our side. But I don’t believe that is appropriate. I don’t like a lot of the stuff the left is pushing.”Then Richer crystalized his thought-provoking question about GOP pressure to vote for Trump, no matter what.“I want a Republican president, but if you can’t say no here, then is it just that you will never say no to the Republican nominee for president? I don’t believe that makes you an American first and that’s what I think is important.”Advertisement
Richer: Jan. 6th, the documents, sexual assault, continued lies about our election system.. I want a Republican president but if you can’t say no here, is it just that you will never say no to the Republican nominee? I don’t believe that makes you an American first. pic.twitter.com/0CDsFng3lr— Acyn (@Acyn) March 17, 2024Richer was elected to his post in November 2020 while Trump was narrowly losing the county to eventual President Joe Biden. The two appear to be headed for a rematch in November.Richer has “been at the center of a firestorm fueled by election deniers” since taking office, Issue One wrote.Last month the voting honcho went viral for clapping back at one voter’s election-fraud insinuation.Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedDonald TrumpRepublican PartyArizona2024 electionsMarjorie Taylor Greene’s Abortion Post Called Out As ‘Sensationalist Fiction’ Mike Pence Isn’t Having It With Trump’s ‘Unacceptable’ Jan. 6 ‘Hostages’ Talk Joe Scarborough Spots Trump Line That Shows He Meant ‘Bloodbath’ Threat …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]