Kellyanne Conway, former senior advisor to ex-President Trump and current Fox News contributor, expressed her dislike for early voting, but stated that Republicans must adjust to it or face political consequences if it becomes the new standard.
Conway appeared on the talk show “Real Time with Bill Maher” where she was questioned about Trump’s change in rhetoric regarding mail-in voting and support for early voting systems. She mentioned to his supporters that early voting systems are “all good options” to use this fall.
Conway also expressed her hope that President Trump and Mrs. Trump would set an example by voting early in Florida on the first eligible day, as it could encourage their supporters to do the same.
She also acknowledged that early voting is a risk, but emphasized the importance of enabling elderly voters, who may be unable to leave their homes, to vote using mail-in systems, stating, “that sucker’s vote in October.”
Conway admitted her dislike for early voting, but recognized the need to adapt to it as the new normal for political survival.
Conway also advocated for changes in the process of counting early voting ballots, suggesting that states conducting early voting should begin counting ballots before election night and add the results to those from election day to obtain final results on the same night.
The Republican Party has initiated a new campaign targeting its voters about early voting. Following his election as Republican National Committee chair, Michael Whatley emphasized the need to engage and strategize with the over 50 percent of Americans who will vote prior to election day. said Kellyanne Conway, former senior advisor to ex-President Trump and current Fox News contributor, expressed her dislike for early voting, but stated that Republicans must adjust to it or face political consequences if it becomes the new standard. Conway appeared on the talk show “Real Time with Bill Maher” where she was questioned about Trump’s change in rhetoric regarding mail-in voting and support for early voting systems.
