Top 10 Most-Watched Democracy Docket Videos in 2024
What do George Conway and Hillary Rodham Clinton have in common? They each starred in a top-clicked Democracy Docket video this year, gaining about 1.5 million views apiece.
We also discussed Republicans who voted against Donald Trump, how to fix SCOTUS, what was up with Georgia this year, and even celebrated voting rights victories in Wisconsin, Alabama and Utah.
Check out our 10 most popular videos of 2024:
George Conway on What’s Wrong with Donald Trump
In 2016 George Conway was set to join Trump’s Justice Department but decided against it at the last minute. Conway spoke with Marc Elias about why he refuses to support Trump, what made him speak out and his work to keep Trump out of office.
Trump, Project 2025, The Supreme Court and the Election with Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. secretary of state and 2016 presidential nominee, talked with Marc about the harm Trump has done to our democracy and America’s global standing. Plus, Clinton spoke about Supreme Court justices and President Joe Biden.
Meet the Republicans Voting Against Trump with Sarah Longwell
Sarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump, wants you to know that not all Republicans support Trump. She discussed fractures in the GOP, how Trump is a threat to democracy and conservative ideals and what Democratic voters need to understand about modern Republican voters.
How We Fix The Corrupted Supreme Court with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
It’s clear there are issues with the U.S. Supreme Court. From justices accepting lavish gifts to the shadow docket to outrageous rulings, immense reform is needed to ensure that faith and trust are restored in the nation’s highest court. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discussed the most pressing issues facing the Court and how we fix them.
Former Sen. Al Franken on Recounts, the Election and Ted Cruz
Former Minnesota Senator Al Franken joined Marc to discuss how they met on, at the time, the largest election recount in American history, Franken’s view on his former GOP colleagues and what people should do to get involved in elections.
Georgia Launches Website To Cancel Voter Registrations
On July 29, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) announced a new online portal to request the cancellations of voter registrations. Raffensperger said the portal was intended for people who move out of state or who want to cancel the registration of a deceased family member. But in the state with a history of mass voter challenges, is a website to cancel voter registrations a good idea?
What Happens After Election Day? With Marc Elias, Rep. Jamie Raskin and Brian Tyler Cohen
Right before the election, Congressman Jamie Raskin, political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen and Marc Elias gave a preview of what to expect during the post-election period.
SCOTUS Largely Rejects GOP’s Request To Reinstate Parts of Arizona Voter Suppression Law
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected part of the Republican National Committee and Arizona Republicans’ request to reinstate parts of the state’s voter suppression law. Voters who were registered using the federal registration form were still able to vote in the presidential election and by mail in November. However, the court granted their request to allow Arizona to reject state voter registration applications submitted without documentary proof of citizenship.
Georgia Supreme Court Blocks Controversial Election Rules
The Georgia Supreme Court denied a request from the Republican National Committee to reinstate seven controversial rules enacted by the State Election Board. A Fulton County judge struck down the rules for violating state law. Marc and Paige Moskowitz broke down the rulings, the rules and why the RNC pushed for last-minute rule changes.
Democracy Wins in Wisconsin, Alabama and Utah
Courts in Wisconsin, Alabama and Utah all issued pro-voting decisions in the same day. Plus, new voting rights lawsuits were filed in Montana and Nevada.
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