Where we are now: at this point, it will be almost impossible for Trump to win reelection legitimately. It& #39;s quite possible, however, that he will try to steal the election. And if you don& #39;t think that can happen, you& #39;re not paying attention 1/
On the legitimate election: Trump staked everything on ignoring the virus and reopening the economy. He lost. The virus is running wild, especially in the states that were Trumpiest in their policies 2/
And multiple indicators, from payrolls to restaurant diners to small business revenue to household surveys, suggest that economic recovery has stalled as the pandemic surges 3/
Even if the pandemic and the economy somehow turn around — and how is that supposed to happen? — there isn& #39;t enough time to rescue Trump. Oh, and the attempted October surprise — you know there will be one — will fall flat from the boy who cried "fake news" 4/
But attempted theft could happen in multiple ways; expect to see many or all in November 5/
Men claiming to be federal agents, but without identification, are already making arrests. Coming to polling places in November? https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/17/portland-protests-federal-arrests/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/20...
Broken voting machines in D-leaning precincts? Mysterious and selective rejection of millions of absentee ballots? The list goes on. Don& #39;t say they wouldn& #39;t; clearly they will if they can. If you aren& #39;t scared, you& #39;re oblivious. fin/
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