DeJoy, a major Republican donor without any prior USPS experience, said the changes were needed to address the postal service’s “dire” financial situation. There are worries mail delays could leave many Americans disenfranchised in the November election. “Despite any assertions to the contrary, we are not slowing down election mail or any other mail.”DeJoy said the postal service had “ample” capacity to deliver election mail and deflected responsibility for any mail delays that could potentially occur. “They haven’t said, ‘We are dedicated to election mail, even if it means overtime,’” she said. More recently, Patrick said, USPS officials have emphasized officials will get speed for the delivery they pay for.

Source: The Guardian August 07, 2020 19:18 UTC