2021: The New York Times Said Jen Kiggans Was Among The Republicans “Trying To Deflect The Question Of Mr. Biden’s Legitimacy”

New York Times: Kiggans Was Among The Republicans “Trying To Deflect The Question Of Mr. Biden’s Legitimacy With Pledges To Crack Down On Voter Fraud, Rebuild ‘Election Integrity’ And Support More Voting Restrictions.” “Many Republicans are simply trying to deflect the question of Mr. Biden’s legitimacy with pledges to crack down on voter fraud, rebuild ‘election integrity’ and support more voting restrictions. In December, State Senator Jen Kiggans of Virginia, campaigning for a competitive U.S. House seat based around Norfolk, issued a nearly 900-word statement on Facebook detailing her commitment to restoring ‘voter confidence’ but making no mention of Mr. Biden or whether she disputed the 2020 results. (Her primary opponent, Jarome Bell, said during an interview with Mr. Bannon that people involved in election fraud should be sentenced ‘to death.’) ‘I agree with you 100% that it is right to question the electoral process and to hold those accountable who are responsible for ensuring our elections are conducted fairly with the utmost integrity,’ Ms. Kiggans wrote in her statement.” [New York Times, 6/7/21]

• New York Times: Kiggans “Issued A Nearly 900-Word Statement” About “Voter Confidence” That Made “No Mention Of Mr. Biden Or Whether She Disputed The 2020 Results.” “In December, State Senator Jen Kiggans of Virginia, campaigning for a competitive U.S. House seat based around Norfolk, issued a nearly 900-word statement on Facebook detailing her commitment to restoring ‘voter confidence’ but making no mention of Mr. Biden or whether she disputed the 2020 results. (Her primary opponent, Jarome Bell, said during an interview with Mr. Bannon that people involved in election fraud should be sentenced ‘to death.’) ‘I agree with you 100% that it is right to question the electoral process and to hold those accountable who are responsible for ensuring our elections are conducted fairly with the utmost integrity,’ Ms. Kiggans wrote in her statement.” [New York Times, 6/7/21]