Before the General Assembly has even convened to address the COVID-19 crisis, Republican Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger has already set a discouraging tone for the short session. When it comes to the critical changes needed to election laws and process, Senator Berger told the Charlotte Observer editorial board, “There is zero trust that this process would be fair and transparent.” The legislative process hasn’t even begun, and Senator Berger is already casting doubt on its legitimacy.