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No one is debating that. In fact, I have said explicitly that it's important to pay attention to.
But there are some issues that can arise from treating it as a high-probability event instead of a low-to-medium probability one. https://twitter.com/JHWeissmann/status/1309570718804344840
But there are some issues that can arise from treating it as a high-probability event instead of a low-to-medium probability one. https://twitter.com/JHWeissmann/status/1309570718804344840
Issue No. 1: There's also an election to cover, with a pandemic, SCOTUS pick, racial protests, etc.
No. 2: Instilling fear or ambiguity is a classic authoritarian tactic, and there is some risk of amplifying Trump's message in a way that undermines trust in the electoral process
No. 2: Instilling fear or ambiguity is a classic authoritarian tactic, and there is some risk of amplifying Trump's message in a way that undermines trust in the electoral process
No. 3: The perception that Trump will steal the election could lower turnout
No. 4: The perception that Trump will steal the election could cause strategic blunders by Democrats
No. 5: Either side could have trouble accepting the result even if the election ends up being fair
No. 4: The perception that Trump will steal the election could cause strategic blunders by Democrats
No. 5: Either side could have trouble accepting the result even if the election ends up being fair
