12 Democratic governors vow that all votes will be counted

1/10/2020 12:11

        Twelve Democratic governors issued a joint statement on Wednesday defending American democracy, vowing that every valid ballot will be counted in the election after President Donald Trump sowed distrust during the first presidential debate.
        
        Trump claimed without evidence Tuesday night that mail voting — surging in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic — is ripe for fraud, and he refused to say whether he would accept the results. He also called on his backers to scrutinize voting procedures at the polls, which critics said could cross into voter intimidation.
        
        Without mentioning Trump by name, the governors noted his refusal last week to commit to a peaceful transition of power.