{"id":2185990,"date":"2024-02-25T06:51:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T11:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cpac-2024-lara-trump-looks-to-alleviate-deep-republican-concerns-over-early-voting\/"},"modified":"2024-02-25T06:54:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T11:54:58","slug":"cpac-2024-lara-trump-looks-to-alleviate-deep-republican-concerns-over-early-voting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cpac-2024-lara-trump-looks-to-alleviate-deep-republican-concerns-over-early-voting\/","title":{"rendered":"Lara Trump aims to ease GOP worries on early voting at CPAC 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcpac-2024-lara-trump-looks-to-alleviate-deep-republican-concerns-over-early-voting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2185990&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland \u2014 Lara Trump Urges Republicans to Embrace\u2062 Early \u200bVoting<\/h2>\n<p>Lara \u200bTrump, speaking at the American Conservative \u2064Union\u2019s 2024 Conservative Political Action\u200d Conference, passionately encouraged Republicans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/majority-support-trump-in-2024-gop-primary-straw-poll-at-turning-point-action-conference\/\" title=\"Most attendees at Turning Point Action Conference back Trump for 2024 GOP primary.\">embrace early voting<\/a> and mail-in \u2063voting as crucial strategies for winning elections.\u200c She emphasized the need for change and playing the cards they&#8217;re dealt.<\/p>\n<p>If Lara\u2064 Trump assumes the\u2063 role of co-chairwoman\u2063 of the Republican National Committee,\u200b she\u200b is expected to champion early vote banking and absentee \u200cvoting, which her father-in-law, former President Donald Trump, \u200chas endorsed.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200cwhen Lara Trump advocated \u200dfor large-scale vote\u200b banking at CPAC,\u200c she faced some opposition from the audience, \u200cincluding\u2063 boos. Even \u2062the former president himself has been non-committal \u2062about \u2064his \u2062support for these voting methods, expressing\u2062 concerns about fraud.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees at the conference also expressed their reservations about early\u200b voting and \u2062voting by mail, citing\u200b concerns about \u2062safety and security. Some believe that these practices\u200b contributed to the problems in \u200dthe 2020 election.<\/p>\n<p>MyPillow CEO \u200dMike Lindell echoed these concerns, stating that \u2063he does not trust \u2063machine results and believes elections should be conducted with paper ballots. He strongly disagreed with the RNC&#8217;s push for \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-to-head-to-wisconsin-ahead-of-states-pivotal-role-in-2024\/\" title=\"Biden to visit Wisconsin before crucial 2024 role\">vote-banking<\/a> and \u200babsentee voting.<\/p>\n<p>The prevalence of these voting concerns at CPAC reflects the widespread belief among attendees that the 2020\u2062 election was &#8220;stolen&#8221; and that President \u2064Joe Biden is not legitimate. The conference was marked \u200cby \u2062chants of &#8220;Trump won&#8221; and a strong\u200c desire to secure elections through paper\u2063 ballots and one-day voting.<\/p>\n<h3>Embracing Early Voting While Awaiting\u200d Change<\/h3>\n<p>Lara\u200b Trump acknowledged the concerns\u200c about voting methods but stressed that they are not operating in a perfect world. She empathized with the desire for \u2062one-day Election Day, paper\u200d ballots,\u200b and voter ID, but recognized the need to adapt\u200d to the current circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp did\u200d not oppose Lara Trump&#8217;s call to \u2063embrace early voting but emphasized the\u200b importance of \u200ccracking down on fraudulent voting practices. He\u200c expressed \u2064concerns about extending the voting\u2063 period, as it\u200b could potentially\u2063 lead \u200dto more opportunities for cheating.<\/p>\n<p>While some attendees and\u2063 Mike\u2062 Lindell remained staunchly opposed to early voting and\u200b mail-in voting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-heritage-leadership-summit\/\" title=\"DeSantis to deliver keynote address at Heritage leadership summit\">prominent conservative speakers<\/a> at the conference, \u200bsuch as\u2062 Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin, \u2063supported these strategies as necessary \u200dfor winning elections.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the disappointment \u2062of\u200d the 2023 gubernatorial\u200d and statewide races, the RNC and other Republican groups continue to advocate for early and\u200d absentee \u2064voting. With potential new leadership in the RNC,\u2063 the approach and messengers\u200b for encouraging these practices may change in the future.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE\u200c WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is it important for Republicans to embrace and\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-house-gop-ad-emphasizes-democrats-belief-of-no-limits-for-abortion\/\" title=\"Virginia House GOP ad highlights Democrats' support for unrestricted abortion.\">promote early voting<\/a> and\u2062 mail-in voting as methods to engage with a more diverse range of voters<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Potential for voter fraud. Some argued that these methods could open the door for manipulation and the illegitimate casting of ballots. Others voiced concerns about the accuracy and reliability\u2064 of mail-in voting, citing examples of lost \u200cor misplaced \u2063ballots in \u2062past elections.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Lara Trump urged Republicans to overcome their hesitations and embrace early voting and mail-in voting as powerful tools for securing victory\u2062 in elections. She argued that by encouraging their\u2064 supporters to cast their ballots early, Republicans could gain a significant advantage by\u200c locking in their supporters&#8217; votes before\u200d Election \u200bDay. Additionally, she emphasized the convenience and accessibility that these methods offer, particularly for individuals with busy schedules \u2063or \u2062limited mobility.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2062 Lara Trump highlighted the importance\u200c of adapting to the changing \u2064landscape of American\u2062 politics. In recent years, there has been\u2063 a notable increase in the number of voters who choose \u2063to vote early or via mail. By ignoring or dismissing these methods, Republicans risk alienating a significant portion \u2062of the electorate\u2062 and missing\u200c out on valuable opportunities to secure votes.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the opposition and \u200dreservations expressed by some\u200d attendees \u200cat CPAC, Lara Trump&#8217;s call to embrace early voting and mail-in voting reflects a broader shift within the Republican Party. Many Republicans are recognizing the importance of expanding their \u2062outreach and appealing to a\u2063 more diverse range\u200b of voters. By promoting these voting methods,\u200d the party hopes to engage with \u200dindividuals who may have previously\u2063 been\u2062 excluded or discouraged from participating in the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>While concerns about safety\u2062 and \u2064potential fraud\u2064 should not be dismissed, it is essential to remember that extensive safeguards are \u2063in \u200dplace to protect the \u2062integrity of the voting system. Election officials across \u200dthe country implement strict protocols to ensure that each vote is counted accurately and only eligible \u200dindividuals are allowed to cast their ballots.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Lara Trump&#8217;s advocacy for early voting \u200dand\u2064 mail-in voting at the CPAC sends a \u200cpowerful \u2062message to Republicans. Embracing these methods demonstrates the party&#8217;s willingness to adapt and engage with a changing electorate. By encouraging their supporters to utilize these\u200c strategies, Republicans can secure early votes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-upholds-arizona-voter-restrictions-spelling-trouble-for-doj-georgia-voter-rights-lawsuit\/\" title=\"Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Voter Restrictions, Spelling Trouble For DOJ Georgia \u2018Voter Rights\u2019 Lawsuit\">increase voter turnout<\/a>, and ultimately \u2063strengthen their chances of success \u2064in future elections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expect different results,\u201d Lara Trump said. She emphasized the importance of adapting to the changing landscape of elections and urged Republicans to take advantage of early voting and mail-in voting to secure victories in November. The message resonated with many attendees at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2641,"featured_media":2185991,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24053679114695.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2185990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24053679114695.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2641"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2185990"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185990\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2185991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2185990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2185990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2185990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}