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In reply to the discussion: We really did dodge a bullet in 2020 (although it was likely only the first of many) [View all]LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,585 posts)47. 'millions of Americans could have been convinced that it would be pointless to even hold elections'
That's the Republican game plan in a nutshell. If you can't win an election fairly, then just do away with elections altogether. They're setting it up so it's nearly impossible to have a free election, and even if the election is fraud-free (by their narrow definition), the Republican legislatures can step in and overturn the results so the "right people" will be put into office.
With T*****, Fox News and every single congressional Republican echoing The Big Lie, it's going to be difficult -- if not impossible -- to hold free elections. My guess is that they will begin to yell about "massive fraud" months before the 2022 elections.
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We really did dodge a bullet in 2020 (although it was likely only the first of many) [View all]
EarlG
May 2021
OP
As their base of white voters shrinks with the demographic trends in population growth...
Make7
May 2021
#3
An insurrection is an insurrection, and they are using the October 1917 playbook
bucolic_frolic
May 2021
#10
I think that trying to circumvent the 22nd would have initiated a HELL of a fight,
BobTheSubgenius
May 2021
#14
and then to what end? do those magas think their wannabe dictators won't take away their votes
orleans
May 2021
#18
Absolutely. They're seeding the ground for when they eventually worm back into the Oval Office
peppertree
May 2021
#21
"With a Democratic president and Congress, we at least stand a chance -- for now..."
kentuck
May 2021
#23
Every election will be about refusals to accept anything but wins, called "integrity," & so the war
ancianita
May 2021
#29
My interpretation: I'll have to start contributing to all those text messages & emails I am getting.
NBachers
May 2021
#40
Thanks for the summary of our existential battle for our democracy. So agree.
Hortensis
May 2021
#44
'millions of Americans could have been convinced that it would be pointless to even hold elections'
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
May 2021
#47