Senator Francis Fadahunsi is a high-ranking lawmaker who should be de-escalating tension, not fueling it. Publicly threatening the electorate is completely unacceptable in a democracy.
The security agencies always get these warnings but rarely act impartially. We need to see proactive measures to arrest anyone—regardless of party affiliation—who incites violence before Saturday.
Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee beat two rivals in the Republican primary for governor, and is now favored to become the state’s first female governor.