DeepSummary
Tina Barton is a former city clerk in Michigan who now travels around the country preparing election officials and law enforcement for potential threats and disruptions during elections. After facing personal threats and attacks following the 2020 election, Tina is determined to help others prepare for similar situations.
In her meetings, Tina shares her own disturbing voicemail threats and works with participants to plan for various scenarios like intimidation, false information campaigns, and even mail containing dangerous substances. Her goal is to eliminate blind spots and ensure that election workers and law enforcement are coordinated in responding to any threats.
While Tina is encouraged that the person who left her threatening voicemail has been charged, she recognizes that many election workers still face harassment and threats that often go unreported or unprosecuted. She remains committed to helping election officials feel resilient and emboldened to continue their crucial work.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Tina Barton experienced severe threats and harassment after the 2020 election due to a minor clerical error.
- She now travels the country sharing her story and helping election officials and law enforcement prepare for potential disruptions and violence in 2024.
- While some perpetrators have faced charges, many election workers still face unreported or unprosecuted threats and intimidation.
- Tina aims to build resilience and confidence among election staff to continue their critical work despite risks.
- Coordination between elections staff and law enforcement is crucial for developing safety plans and rapid response protocols.
- The harassment and dehumanization of election workers has become a broader, disturbing cultural phenomenon.
- Tina remains undeterred by her trauma and more motivated than ever to safeguard the integrity of U.S. elections.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Correct.“ by Tina Barton
- “Watch your fucking back, you fucking silly bitch. Watch your fucking back.“ by Pissed Off Patriots of America
- “One voicemail can change your life forever.“ by Tina Barton
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6/3/24