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Wendy horgan's avatar

From NC. Heartfelt thanks Justice Riggs.

You didn't ask for this battle, but you are making NC proud as you stand up for all of NC - and indeed the nation.

My local Democratic Party is strongly supporting you and letting us know of ways in which we can help your fight - by action and donations.

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Mary Hogg's avatar

It is unbelievable to me the lengths this person has gone to overturn the election. Blatantly ridiculous! He should have been told to give it up after the recounts instead of wasting everyone’s time and taxes to do something illegal. Wait a minute….who does that remind you of?

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Michelle Jordan's avatar

Griffin is a Sore Loser.

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kerok's avatar

Now that there is a stay they should work hard to get their ballots cured (since the stay gives more time) as the undemocratic shenanigans will likely continue.

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Joanne J Henry's avatar

This is shocking. I’m so sorry you’re going thru this nightmare. I guess I’m not smart enough to understand how you throw out thousands of anonymous ballots. Every candidate on those ballots would be affected. Do you have to have another election then? Or people who thought they won might end up losing and vice versa. What has happened to Rs brains that everything they touch turns to toxic chaos? What a waste when we should be spending our time making our country better.

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fiber fanatic's avatar

I live in NC and am somewhat familiar with what is happening with this case. What I did not know was how the 60,000+ ballots being questioned were chosen-all or most from Democratic counties! That sounds like typical NC Republican shenanigans. I find this behavior reprehensible.

Justice Riggs, I stand behind you. Will make donations to the legal fight as I am able. Good luck and thank you for not giving up!

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Angie's avatar

Don’t tolerate this assault on your rights as Americans, NC. If they take this seat, the one you fought for, we’re sunk.

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Steven Robert Levine's avatar

Excellent interview. Thanks. Seems like this will go all the way to the SCOTUS. It'll be a very long haul.

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Michelle's avatar

Thank you Justice Riggs - you’re amazing and NC is lucky to have you. Keep fighting, we are behind you 100%.

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Joan (CA)'s avatar

I really enjoyed hearing the details about this case. It certainly has gone on too long! Wishing for the best outcome for Justice Riggs and our democracy. Please keep us up to date. Thank you.

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Carol's avatar

She belongs on the court. What a draconian plot she’s up against.

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Marie's avatar

Read “the bully next door”. At least 1 in 4 people are like the orange turd (perhaps not to the same degree). Likely the NC opponent is a monster. Hell, I’ve even had intimate relationships with N. Carolinians who I gave up on because they are selfish bullies.

Jen, really, an egregious judge. What about uncle Thomas? What about kavanaugh? If cardinals and popes can abuse people, why can’t a judge? Have you heard the npr exposé on clerks abused by judges with no recourse because of being permanently ruined by a judge disenfranchising a lowly clerk? No oversight. I think law is almost as bad as medicine.

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Grace Doolittle's avatar

I can’t believe this case even got a hearing. Wow, just wow

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Lark Leonard's avatar

Thank you for this very important discussion. I am disheartened to learn of the specifics, but we seem to be working our way through a very corrupt time. Allison, I hope you prevail and our democratic process prevails. Keep us posted, please!

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Leah Woytek's avatar

The link to “ keep up with Judge Riggs” is to X!

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Marie's avatar

Been following this, surprised it is shocking to anyone on this substack. Regardless, NC is corrupt and sadly it is getting what it deserves. For corrupt, evil people, follow the money. Put this man in jail because of financial corruption. That will be tricky but abundant to find, I am sure. Corruption has a way of following itself. Good luck. I have always been on your side. It’s like they say: your bra should never have a birthday, I don’t think a judge election should either. Men suck. Only AG Barbie Doll does this kind of stuff.

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