If the Postal Service is unable to function properly, it could 'undermine the very electoral system, the most important element of our democracy,' legendary journalist Carl Bernstein tells CNN's BrianStelter.
New York There is growing concern among legislators, voters and postal workers over financial strain and policy changes at the United States Postal Service — and legendary journalist Carl Bernstein said the issue should also be top of mind for journalists, calling it"a national emergency."
If the Postal Service is unable to function properly, it could"undermine the very electoral system, the most important element of our democracy," Bernstein told CNN's Brian Stelter on"Reliable Sources" Sunday. Postal union leaders and lawmakers from both parties have sounded alarms over controversial policy changes recently imposed under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, including eliminating overtime and slowing some mail delivery.
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