John Oliver uses Damian Lillard as an example to talk about voting by mail scenario

On show Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, John Oliver talked about voting by mail, which could help keep voters safe from coronavirus threat with an election around corner. While discussing voting method, Oliver mentioned Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard in an attempt to lighten up mood. Fans reacted positively to Oliver's show, happy about Lillard being included. Portland Trail Blazers shared segment including Lillard on ir Twitter account.

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John Oliver Voting by Mail segment featured Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard

Among issues like George Floyd's death and protests happening USA, John Oliver talked about voting by mail and importance of still being able to do so. As episode came to an end, Oliver chose to use Oregon as an example of voter fraud being possible through mail being rare. In 2017, Oregon had 54 suspected voter fraud cases, which was 0.02 percent of two million voters. 

Former Secretary Of State for Oregon Phil Keisling was a part of  episode and stated that 'Oregonians don’t care about politics to level of risking prison time for it.' John Oliver agreed with him, stating that only time Oregonians would risk going to prison for a vote would be for Damian Lillard. Oliver furr talked about Lillard's NBA campaign, stating that he should be a candidate for NBA MVP award. He ended show by saying 'DAME D.O.L.L.A for life'. Trail Blazers fans were happy about Oliver mentioning Lillard, as he talked about Lillard t receiving attention he deserves. 

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I Vote By Mail: Twitter before John Oliver voting by mail segment

On his show, Oliver referred to week as 'truly brutal', talking about protests in Portland and around country. Oliver's show, according to fans, was grimmer than his usual show. He spoke about George Floyd's death, a 46-year-old African-American man who was killed in police custody. He was also honest about his opinion about people thinking casting votes through mail would shatter democracy. As per Oliver, that is 'completely wrong, and deeply stupid'. He also added that option to vote via mail has been available to US citizens for decades. 

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