What to Expect this Election with Eva Longoria, Marc Elias, Stacey Abrams & Maria Teresa Kumar

On Oct. 28, hundreds of Democracy Docket readers tuned in to a live virtual panel featuring voting rights activists Stacey Abrams, María Teresa Kumar and Marc Elias, moderated by actress and producer Eva Longoria. They discussed how Georgia’s voter suppression law will impact the election, why Latino voters are fired up and what to expect after Election Day.
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[@BarefootCrochet]

Mr. Elias thank you for working so very hard these past years to help ensure free and fair elections for the USA!

[@cristinskadell338]

thank you a million times !

[@ryansauchuk7290]

Look at Virginia he's failing across the board

[@defendandprotect-om5hv]

​@@ryansauchuk7290 Winning 2.6 times more than he loses. 😊 Poor maga.

[@ValSun01]

Thank you all!

[@lucyarroyo6186]

Thank you Eva, Stacy, Maria Teresa and Marc for your hard work to fight against voter suppression.

[@cristinskadell338]

stacey stacey stacey ❤️

[@richardleibbrandt3826]

Mark and Stacey, brilliant give outsiders the confidence that American democracy is working

[@ronelgresse5460]

Latinos, Hispanics and Puerto Ricans and all others have rights too. WE ALL BLEED RED!!!!! GO VOTE BLUE ALL THE WAY TO GET RID OF THESE ABSURD PEOPLE IN MAGA!!!!!

[@undisputedtruth6176]

Go home

[@Marinemomof3Oceanside]

99.99 % the same! The .01% is melatonin. Peoples from the far north didn't produce much melatonin, not a lot of sun. Those around the equator, more melatonin for skin protection. Between far north and equator, a mix. The only benefit for lack of melatonin, is they absorb vitamin D at a higher rate!

[@ryanq7230]

Thank you. The United States of America is lucky to have you.

[@jeremyway-ue1xq]

@@biblebadcopycatofcuneiform8210that is

[@jeremyway-ue1xq]

@@biblebadcopycatofcuneiform8210use 2:57

[@jeremyway-ue1xq]

@@biblebadcopycatofcuneiform8210rediculous

[@MyraRFinch]

Love that, Stacy! Voting is medicine to fix the ills in this country 💙💙💙💙

[@lucasjames7524]

Marc Elias is one of the very best people in the country. Love and gratitude forever. Thank you for everything. ❤🇺🇸🤍🇺🇸💙

[@KrnelPanc]

Forever grateful. Things could have gone different in 2020 if it wasn't for him and his team.

[@ecstanton]

​@@KrnelPancjust saw a clip of newly-released convict, smelly steve bannon. He called Marc out by name at his 'press conference'. This is truly a fight of democracy vs authoritarianism

[@andoletube]

He really is. Unbelievable ethics and work-ethic to go with it. A true national hero.

[@KrnelPanc]

@@ecstanton perfect description of half shaven, gross bannon. Marc is a force. They sometimes just withdraw a lawsuit if they know he comes to the rescue.

[@lucyarroyo6186]

Marc and his team are my heroes. What they do is huge. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@ryansauchuk7290]

Losing in courts across the country

[@defendandprotect-om5hv]

​​@@ryansauchuk7290Winning in courts across the country 2.6 times more than they lose. Poor maga.

[@milissamoreau3935]

Thanks to all fighting the good fight! When we vote , we win!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@oldones59]

I like your post, but the blue heart emojis are very annoying.

[@michelem9277]

​@@oldones59Not to me!

[@defendandprotect-om5hv]

​​@@oldones59 I love them.

[@ronelgresse5460]

I am from South Africa, but I wish I could be there to help stop this discrimination and hatred!! ❤❤❤❤

[@nicolaasstempels8207]

So do I!

[@topcat298]

And I.

[@tonymnQuan]

There's no discrimination and hatred in S. Africa?

[@topcat298]

@@tonymnQuan Unfortunately, we're not free of this curse. It will take some time to progress. Maybe decades. A lot of damage has been done and trust is not in large supply. I do think that due to our past, we're sensitized to racist attitudes and, in some cases, simply ignorant of other population groups, having lived apart for so many years. The young people get on better. This is the hope I have for this country. There's still some latent racism, but the majority of the country is trying to root this out. Hate speech, for example, is completely illegal. Had Trump said any of his disgraceful remarks about women and people of colour in South Africa, he would find himself promptly in jail. Yes, we have some dedicated activists like the people above.

[@suemccord2633]

​@topcat298 💙💙💙💙

[@89144rocket]

Thank you so much! You are all appreciated!!

[@fenderblue9485]

Faith over Fear, everyone keep your vibrations high and we will have a joyous win!!

[@tenacious1]

Wow this is very star studded! I am a political junkie and when I also saw that you had Stacy Abrams! Brilliance.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

She is such a political star. ❤

[@keithhatfield2119]

THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO MARC ELIAS!!! You are a true Patriot my friend.

[@christinehoward8723]

Love tuning in from Australia. A Kiwi who is grateful to learn what is happening in the courts in the USA. Gives me some hope that voters rights will be protected.

[@kjolie123]

Thank you Marc& Democracy Docket 💙🇺🇸💙

[@MotownMimi]

Marc, best @DemocracyDocket ever! Thanks, Stacey Abrams, Maria Teresa Kumar and Eva Longoria! #DetroitWokeAF🗳️

[@tahoejo6540]

Thanks Are NOT ENOUGH!! ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@carleenmulloy481]

I love 💝 Stacey l hope she is the next governor of Georgia 🙏⚖️

[@janislentz9861]

All of us here in Florida dream of Stacy as Georgia’s next governor!

[@cristinskadell338]

stacey. PLEASE, PLEASE MOVE to California and become the first black woman governor.. am asian.. and we would love you and support you ❤️.

[@katherinerice852]

Make Election Day A National PAID Holiday, would that help?

[@abby_normal_x]

There should be a fine or jail time for all of these frivolous lawsuits!

[@melodyhermans5137]

Thank you all for everything you do! Stacey, I am an Alabama Independent voting Blue. I look forward to the day we will turn the page in Alabama on the Alabama Republicans like you have done in Georgia! You are all an inspiration to the unseen Blue voters in Alabama. Thank you all! 💙

[@HoneyBadger80886]

Bring friends. Get active.❤❤❤

[@suzannederusha1370]

Thank you all so much for your important work for America.

[@clearfield2009]

Thank you all!!!!!

[@GeraldERNST-wg9ud]

Remarkable people. Greetings from Europe. 😊

[@kimberlynoble5823]

Thank you everyone!

[@carolemonroe4400]

Thank you Marc.

[@WeticoLivesOn]

Thank you Democracy Docket for the crucial work you are doing . Thank you for loving our country.

[@tenacious1]

Great respect for you Eva

[@sandymedeiros8414]

Mark you confidence really really helps me Im stressed out.

[@CyberBullard]

You guys are true patriots! I am a Georgia voter and I voted early last Friday! Thank you for all you do!

[@tulsacaupain2882]

🎉🎉🎉

[@pamroth6975]

Thank you, Eva. We need more actors to step up and step out for America, and a huge thanks to you all for the hard work you do!!

[@allymayful]

The work you guys have been doing for your country/democracy is beyond comprehension. Your knowledge/intelligence - your energy level - your resilience - your ability to persevere against a constant legal battle from the evil opposition - just blows my mind. This Aussie can’t thank God enough for the amazing, ability, energy and tenacity you guys have to fight for Democracy. ❤❤

[@matthewdrews]

Eva Longoria in the latest season of Only Murders in the Building had me cracking up non stop! Amazing actor! And the fact she's hosting this podcast proves her character.

[@ailleananaithnid2566]

Thanks, Marc et al. You all are this retired lawyer’s hero.

[@tjwbanter]

Thank you Mark! And to you all! 🎉😊

[@carleenmulloy481]

Bless you 🙏 Marc 🙏⚖️🇺🇸

[@dlcs1406]

Marc. thanks for posting this. ❤

[@jamiesmith2665]

What a wonderful group of people fighting for our democracy!! Thank you all!

[@babybijou969]

Eternal appreciation for the people on this panel. Thank you Marc and Democracy Docket!! 🇺🇸🙌💙

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Thank you to all of you for protecting our democracy

[@John-s6h3q]

I'm a poll worker and there is NO WAY anyone can vote twice. The precautions we take are COMPLEX

[@ailleananaithnid2566]

Thank you for your public service!!! 💙💙💙

[@John-s6h3q]

@ailleananaithnid2566 I wasn't going to do it this year as was scared AND then I got angry.....this is MY country too and I'm going to defend it.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

They have been planning four years. They won't count on some who try to vote twice. I am curious/worried about what donni really means when he talks about ' the secret plan' he has with maga mike

[@ailleananaithnid2566]

@@John-s6h3q I am a (retired) defense lawyer in an area that could be called Trumpinstan. The poll workers are all Trumpers , STILL they do their damnest to assure the process is fair. Regardless of the political perspective, you guys are real heroes. The electoral process would not happen without you. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. 💙

[@anniehayes5336]

Thank you for giving of your time 💕

[@tenacious1]

Thank you to each of you for the work you're each doing 🙌🏾🙏🏾💪🏾🇺🇸💙🌊🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@livinlarg30]

Thank you all for doing an incredible job/fight for our Democracy! We The American People, thank you! Let's go!

[@BabyYoda230]

Thank you ❤

[@sandymedeiros8414]

Thank you guys! Especially Mark! Your amazing, and insightful and really helping to save this country!!!!

[@mariabengtssonviking]

You are all national and international heroes and your work has impact long outside your borders THANK YOU, THANK YOU AND THANK YOU 🖖👍✊💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@michellewilliams5850]

I wish Stacey was seen more, because when you see her you get a feeling that the hard work that needs to get done, will get done fairly, And that someone is intelligent is committed to the cause in the fairest way. Happy to see she is still out there. Thank you guys.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Georgia missed out BADLY.

[@jacqueresch6534]

She's been on Jon Stewart's yt channel recently and others.

[@MikeUIibarri]

Outstanding! Lots of love!

[@moof3220]

Madam president needs to give Marc a medal after this shit show is over

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

👍

[@janislentz9861]

Appoint Marc Elias to a key position in her administration! We need his brilliance!

[@moof3220]

@@janislentz9861 key doj consultant type stuff

[@Northcountry1926]

this ✅

[@allisongranger4419]

Thank you, ladies, and Marc, for all you are doing to help maintain our democracy!

[@jimlim4004]

Thank you, Mark.

[@MyraRFinch]

Thank you so very much for educating all of us on what's going on with our voting rights! It makes me furious that they're changing laws to keep our fellow Americans from voting!If we stand together and make our voices heard, WE CAN make a difference!! 💙🇺🇲🌊🗳

[@titusmaximus7278]

Thank you 💙🩵💙💙💙💯

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

There is no country that will come and liberate America. Vote blue or lose everything. 🇺🇸💙🗳️

[@WendyCopleston]

Mr. Elias, I am writing from France and am following your super discourse on the importance of democracy. I would like to inject a bit of philosophy, that may touch people. In the Adolf Eichmann trial in Jerusalem 1961-1962, the writer Hannah Arendt spoke about the ''banality of evil', meaning that it is no big monster, just an ordinary, boring person, renouncing their conscience and what they were doing. But, nobody can outsource their personal responsibility. So, I do laud your sane informed discussions.

[@humanbeing3337]

Warriors every one of you. Abundant blessings on all of you and those working with you

[@elizabethguzman6024]

Love these ladies and their passion for our people. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@fbf1992]

Huge thanks to all of you for fighting in the trenches on behalf of all of us. A more perfect union is within our sights because of your wisdom, strength and determination.

[@Sushi2735]

Simply wonderful panel and discussion!!

[@Wanda-r4l]

Love you all on the panel for caring about the American people!

[@SusieKatpersonKoch]

Thank you Marc, Eva, Stacey and Maria!

[@joyrico5989]

Thank you for having this show. I think Stacey Abrams is a HERO!

[@katherinerice852]

Women stand together with you too!!! UNITED, we thrive!!!

[@gkwalker52]

Marc...I hope and pray that you are the next AG!

[@BrendaCallahan-of5ge]

Mark, thank you so much for all the hard work that you and your team are doing. It is so hard for me to imagine that this election is so close and it scares me to death thinking of what will happen to our democracy, in our personal lives and to our children and grandchildren if Donald Trump wins this election. I am a senior citizen recovering Republican since 2015 when DT first came into the political arena. I cannot imagine ever voting for a Republican my lifetime. Again I thank you for your service to America. Brenda Callahan

[@suzimpeters]

Thank you for all you bring to us with Democracy Docket. Thank you Eva, Stacey, and Maria Teresa.

[@acools07]

I love this episode,I need to keep tuning in. Stacy Abrams❤❤❤❤❤ to you! Mark, thank you for all your hard work to keep our democracy, words are not enough❤❤❤❤❤.

[@tenacious1]

I was determined to vote even if I had to stand in line for 8 hours or more.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙋🏾🇳🇱🇸🇷. 🗳️🖊️💙 all the way. Your name says it all 😂

[@conniegray4248]

Stacey, I sure do with you were our governor rather than Slimeball Kemp. But so happy you are doing what you are. You are an inspiration!

[@archiecraven6086]

I live in Savannah, grew up in Statesboro, and once lived in Atlanta. The old white guys running the state are terrified of the demographic changes and that Georgia will be a majority minority state within 10 years or so. They are fighting tooth and nail to keep what they perceive to be their rightful place in society and government and they will lose. I don't think it's a stretch to say that Georgia will be minority run in 20 years or so, and I'm here for it.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

The gop only wins because of gerrymandering, voter suppression, restriction and voter who think their vote doesn't count. Please people 🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️. Dont let them discourage you.❤❤

[@eric2500]

This old white guy will proudly vote with any coalition that advocates for civil rights for all voters and the ALL OF OUR RIGHTFUL PLACE.

[@ashleystearns2486]

Love all these ladies so much. ❤ You too, Marc. Thank you, all.

[@imjustsayin109]

Marc, you are a God-send!!

[@ValSun01]

Americans learn to fight for DEMOCRACY

[@zanagriffith7378]

Thank you, everyone, and all your help for those that need it. I am from a state that has mail in, but remember the days of standing in line at my precinct. I'm glad we changed to mail-in.

[@michaelcorner6861]

Really good, thanks so much, to the three of you.

[@kimberleebrackley2793]

Marc, you're one of our champions for Democracy, thank you. Blue 💙

[@AG-sc6pm]

Thank you! My oldest son was thrown off Registry in AZ 2020 primary! This year in TX I updated my info and my ballot was rejected with new info. I was lucky sent in early because was told they know updated but would only take info from application which is not stated. Now 🙏 it is counted and fixed! TX IS A DISASTER! First time in my life since started voting as soon as I was of age !

[@chrisdiaz7684]

I moved back to Georgia back in July, the first thing I did was ensure all my paperwork was set and in order to make sure I could vote, I was one of the first people to vote on day 1, you are right, we need to be aware of all the hurdles and fight for our votes! I also agree that the media should not spread Trumps BS after the election. Thank you guys for all your hard work! God help us!

[@tinabirch]

Thank you from Denmark 🙏🏼💙

[@LHoop]

Can they be fined and prohibited from filing any more false lawsuits?

[@dlouise5680]

Great discussion! Thank you all for a realistic and positive conversation.

[@somitafekete3005]

Thank you all, great discussions! 💙💙💙

[@dualsportdadz]

Brilliant panel! Thank you for the info and inspiration

[@karenwhite8839]

Marc Elias is the best! I read Democracy Docket to stay on top and try and understand these election laws. I think its interesting that Steve Bannon talked about Marc yesterday during his press conference when he got out of jail;) I think the GOP is nervous, especially Trump

[@Carol-ow2rb]

Thank you all keeping hope alive 🙏🏾❤️

[@peggyrunyon4230]

Greatful for all of you for what you do,thank you..

[@jeanneshawn1677]

Thank you ladies, thank you, Mark

[@carleenmulloy481]

GOP cheats 🙏⚖️🇺🇸

[@kneedrabell4862]

Great conversations!

[@NanaBeth1]

Live in rural so GA. Stacy is also my hero. I still don't understand why no food or water is not a violation of my 1st amendment rights. Have moved my polling place to a small black church literally a block from my house in a subdivision. Hardly any parking. Probably be backed up all the way to my house. Use to go to the civic center. Going to have a cooler of water and some snacks ready. MARC ELIAS you better be the next Attorney General!!!!!!

[@jacquelineboateng3339]

BLESS all of you. 💕💜💙💙💙💙 Voted!!!

[@kindnessmatters8155]

Blessings on each of you.

[@amyanonymous3698]

Thank you so much Marc, for what you do for our Country.💙💙💙💙💙💙!!!!

[@moccasinlanding]

Mark, thank you for featuring the three super representatives of Black/Latin voters in our country. Good to have this electorate actively participating in our democracy.

[@JessicaBuchanan-g8y]

Love Stacy in Georgia!! My daughter just found out she can’t vote after being a long time voter in Georgia. They told her she could re-register and vote in 2 to 3 weeks. (after the election is over) help!!

[@Martha22c]

Don’t take this lying down! Get her to call nearest Democrats office for help - quickly! Don’t get help from any Republican!!! Find out what the correct procedure is in her case. She might be able to demand to vote provisionally or by affidavit until the error is corrected. They have tried to purge thousands of voters in Georgia from the register! Remember Trump’s call in the last election to Raffensberger - he “only needed 11,780 votes”! Please - her vote counts 💙💙💙

[@Northcountry1926]

💙🇺🇸🫡

[@JessicaBuchanan-g8y]

@@Martha22c I do remember! Trump has bullied Georgia more than any other swing state he has bullied. My daughter is determined to get to the bottom of it with the issues women are facing right now. Thanks!

[@sylvanwoods5271]

Big thanks to you Mark, for hosting these amazing women! ❤

[@itsjustmet1743]

This was such an amazing episode. Thank you so much all of you!

[@joturner5709]

Thank you, Mark and your team, for your ongoing stellar work to support voter rights. You are amazing, as are your monumentally inspiring guests today... Hope many more will subscribe to your newsletter and also support your historic work. #Onward 👍👏👏👏

[@yvonnebonal7754]

Marc, Stacey, Eva, and Maria Teresa kudos 👏 to y’all [and your teams] for getting the💙 💙We are not going back! We’re going forward!💙💙💙Freedom!💙💙💙