Khalid Kamau, the mayor of South Fulton, expressed concern over the bomb threats aimed at polling places, stating, "There are folks that are scared about people voting." He emphasized the historical significance of voting rights for Black people, noting, "We're the sons and daughters of people who have faced down lynch mobs, water cannons and canines to vote." He insisted that such threats will not deter Black voters, highlighting their resilience in facing intimidation tactics.
Despite seven bomb threats deemed noncredible, they still served a purpose in creating an atmosphere of fear around polling places. Election officials recognized the impact, with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stating, "The source of the phony threats was in Russia," underscoring the alarming nature of foreign interference in domestic electoral processes.
The article mentions the difficulty of measuring the exact impact of these threats on voter turnout. It states, "It is impossible to know if these threats will have any measurable effect on voter turnout, but the tactic is one that many Black people remember in their bones," signifying a deep understanding of historical oppression related to voting.
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