The Left Is Calling for Mail-In Voting. Here’s Why It’s a Bad Idea.

Plus: Trump Derangement Syndrome Is a Threat to Public Health

Apr 14, 2020   Good morning from Washington, where President Trump isn't rolling over for media attacks on the timeliness of his response to the coronavirus. Fred Lucas has the latest. On the podcast, election expert Hans von Spakovsky describes the danger of voting by mail. Plus: Rep. Ted Budd on what ails the president's fiercest critics, Adam Michel on the spending trap, and Kay C. James on crucial medicine against COVID-19. On this date in 1775, in Philadelphia, Quaker educator Anthony Benezet founds the first American organization dedicated to abolishing slavery. Correction: Calamity struck Apollo 13 not 30 years ago, but 50.     Analysis The Left Is Calling for Mail-In Voting. Here's Why It's a Bad Idea. By Virginia Allen Former first lady MIchelle Obama is among those calling for increased mail-in voting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. More Commentary Trump Derangement Syndrome Becomes a Threat to Public Health By Rep. Ted Budd When the president suggested that hydroxychloroquine could be helpful in treating COVID-19, sufferers from Trump derangement syndrome immediately set out to prove him wrong. More Commentary Sending More Money to States Could Make Their Budget Problems Worse By Adam Michel The National Governors Association recently asked Congress for a bailout of $500 billion in addition to the more than $200 billion included in the CARES Act. More News Trump, Fauci Express Frustration With How Media Covers COVID-19 Response By Fred Lucas President Trump lashed out at "fake news," played a video about media coverage of the coronavirus crisis, and affirmed his support for Dr. Fauci's key role in fighting the pandemic. More Commentary Government Cannot Weather Coronavirus Storm Without a Civil Society By Kay C. James Without the foundation of a strong civil society, a nation, its government, and its economy are weak and will show signs of failure when tested with things like pandemics, wars, or civil unrest. More News Democrats Across Country Fight for Coronavirus Aid to Illegal Aliens By Jason Hopkins While liberal lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue to push for financial assistance for illegal immigrants, Democratic-controlled cities and the largest state in the country are already doing so. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.

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