MAGA County Official Hires Election Denier Tina Peters
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The Unholy Alliance of Election Deniers
Clint Curtis, Shasta County’s embattled election official, has sparked outrage with his plan to hire Tina Peters as a consultant. Peters is an election denial superstar with a history of tampering with voting systems. Her association with prominent figures like Mike Lindell and Steve Bannon underscores Curtis’s willingness to engage with those who seek to undermine the integrity of our electoral system.
Curtis’s own staff has accused him of sabotaging federal elections, and he faces numerous allegations of misconduct. His relationship with Peters is particularly disturbing, given her history of election tampering. If Curtis succeeds in hiring Peters as a consultant, she will be allowed to continue her activities from afar.
The implications are far-reaching and alarming. A successful alliance between Curtis and Peters would signal that election deniers are willing to do whatever it takes to undermine our democratic institutions. This could lead to further erosion of trust in our elections and potentially even violence.
Election denialism has become increasingly mainstream in recent years, with the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure Colorado into freeing Peters being a stark reminder of its extent. The fact that Curtis claims he won’t give Peters access to the county’s voting system is hardly reassuring – it’s akin to an arsonist using matches instead of gasoline.
This unholy alliance between election deniers like Curtis and Peters raises serious questions about the integrity of our electoral systems and those who are supposed to protect them. It’s time for state and local officials to take a stand against this kind of extremism and ensure that our elections remain free, fair, and secure.
The relationship between Curtis and Peters is part of a larger pattern of election denialism in American politics. The Trump administration’s efforts to suppress votes in 2020 and the current wave of “audit” bills being pushed by Republican lawmakers demonstrate a clear desire to undermine trust in our electoral systems.
This is not just about partisan politics; it’s about the very fabric of our democracy. When election deniers like Curtis and Peters are allowed to operate with impunity, it sets a precedent that can have far-reaching consequences for our country’s future.
The consequences of inaction will be severe if Curtis and Peters succeed in their plans. It could lead to further erosion of trust in our elections and potentially even violence. We’ve seen what happens when election deniers are allowed to operate unchecked – from the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th to ongoing threats against election officials.
It’s time for state and local officials to take a stand against this kind of extremism. They must ensure that our elections remain free, fair, and secure, and that those who seek to undermine them are held accountable.
Curtis needs to explain why he’s willing to hire someone with Peters’ history of tampering with voting systems. State and local officials need to take action against election deniers like Curtis and Peters. We as a society must demand more from our elected officials – we need leaders who will put the integrity of our electoral systems above all else.
The future of our democracy depends on it.
Reader Views
- MRMike R. · shop technician
What's alarming about this whole situation is that Tina Peters isn't just some fringe figure - she's got a record of tampering with voting systems and has ties to high-profile election deniers like Mike Lindell and Steve Bannon. But what really worries me is how easy it seems for officials like Clint Curtis to skirt around accountability by bringing in consultants who've already demonstrated questionable behavior. It's not just about hiring someone, it's about creating a culture of complicity where officials can wash their hands of responsibility while still influencing election outcomes from behind the scenes.
- SLSara L. · daily commuter
The real concern here isn't just Curtis's willingness to hire Peters, but the lack of accountability for election officials who've been accused of sabotaging federal elections. With Peters on board, can we really trust that Curtis won't quietly give her access to the county's voting system? We need stricter oversight and consequences for officials who undermine our electoral integrity. It's time for state and local leaders to take a hard line against election deniers and ensure our democracy isn't further eroded by partisan politics.
- TGThe Garage Desk · editorial
The problem with Clint Curtis's plan to hire Tina Peters isn't just that she's an election denial superstar with a history of tampering with voting systems. It's also that he's been given multiple chances to reform his own office despite allegations of sabotage and misconduct from within. Now, he wants to import someone who has made it clear she'll undermine our electoral system, no matter what the cost in trust or security. It's time for California officials to take a hard look at their own election officials before they allow another extremist to run amok.