WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, The Center Square conducted an exclusive interview with Republican Party Chairman Joe Gruters, discussing the landmark case of Watson v. RNC, and the RNC's broader efforts to protect American elections.
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“Republican
National Committee chairman Joe Gruters argued for the U.S. Supreme Court to
strike down late arriving mail-in ballot laws across the country.
“In an
exclusive interview with The Center Square, Gruters said justices on the court
have an opportunity to clarify what Election Day means across the country. On
Monday, the high court heard arguments in Watson v. RNC, a case challenging
late arriving mail-in ballot laws.
“'We
shouldn’t have these races that are unknown for sometimes weeks on end because
they’re trying to get additional votes in,' Gruters told The Center Square...
“Gruters, a
former Florida state senator, called on other states to implement policies
similar to his native state. He said Florida has made immense progress since
its “hanging chads” controversy during the 2000 presidential election...
“We were the laughing stock of the country with our hanging chads and other issues,' Gruters said. 'After the 2000 race, we got to work, and we wanted to make sure that people had confidence in the system.'
“Florida
requires all mail-in ballots to be received 12 days before a federal Election
Day. Early voting in Florida can start as early as the 15th day before an
election. Gruters urged other states to follow Florida’s example in reforming
its election initiatives.
“'There’s no
excuse for people not to vote, and there’s no reason why you can’t vote within
the allotted time because there’s certainly plenty of time available,' Gruters
said...
“'We should
all strive to come to a place where we could say, yes, our election systems are
fear free, secure and safe and I think a lot of people can't say that, and they
can't say it because the Democrats block any type of common sense reform,' Gruters said.”
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