Media criticizes new RNC chair’s election integrity efforts, GOP critics demand stronger action

The‌ Republican National Committee (RNC) made a bold move on Friday by replacing chairwoman⁣ Ronna McDaniel with Michael Whatley, the former North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) chair who had the support of former President Trump. As expected, the corporate media immediately launched a smear campaign against‍ Whatley, labeling him an “election ⁣denier” simply because he prioritizes election⁤ integrity.

Whatley’s commitment to election integrity has been met with criticism from the corporate press, ‌who portray him as an extremist. However,‌ with the upcoming high-stakes 2024 election, some ⁤critics argue that Whatley needs to take his efforts to protect election ⁢integrity to the next level in his new role at the RNC.

Attacks From The Corporate⁣ Media

Since being chosen as Trump’s preferred candidate for RNC chair, Whatley ⁣has faced relentless attacks from the corporate media. North⁢ Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton went so far as to claim that Whatley poses a “danger” to democracy, accusing him of⁤ disenfranchising voters and rigging elections.

CNN ran a piece titled “Likely frontrunner for RNC chair parroted ⁣Trump’s 2020 election lies,” further fueling the narrative ‌against Whatley.

Multiple outlets affiliated with States Newsroom,⁤ a network launched by a Democrat dark-money group, expressed concern over Whatley’s association with ‍organizations focused ‍on⁢ election integrity. They labeled him ​as working with⁣ top election deniers, attempting to discredit ‌his efforts.

Democracy Docket, a platform led by Russia hoax lawyer Marc Elias, joined in the attacks, accusing Whatley of pushing false election fraud narratives.

Whatley’s alleged crime? In November 2020, ⁢he⁤ voiced concerns about “massive fraud” in ⁤cities like Milwaukee, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Despite⁢ even the Associated Press acknowledging instances of voter fraud in the 2020 election, the media refuses to acknowledge it as “widespread.”

As Whatley explained, changes to the ⁣election process in 2020 weakened safeguards and led to widespread⁤ distrust.

Whatley’s Work on Election Integrity

Supporters of Whatley highlight his significant achievements in promoting election integrity in North Carolina. Under his leadership, the NCGOP ‍established the Election Integrity Committee, which recruited and trained attorneys and poll watchers to ensure fair elections.

Whatley’s efforts also included creating the Judicial Victory Fund, which raised resources to support conservative judicial candidates ‌statewide. His work played a crucial role in flipping the balance ⁣of the state’s Supreme⁢ Court in favor of Republicans.

While some critics argue that Whatley should do more for election integrity, others recognize the progress he has made. They acknowledge that the RNC, with the support of grassroots Republicans, plays a significant role in ⁣securing elections.

Despite the criticism, Whatley’s⁤ fundraising‍ abilities are ‍not a concern, as Trump’s popularity is expected to‍ generate substantial support for the party.

As the new RNC chair, Whatley faces both challenges and opportunities. It remains to be seen how he ‍will navigate the ongoing battle⁢ for election integrity and lead the party towards success in the ⁢upcoming elections.