What could possibly go wrong?
The Election is on November 3. What could possibly go wrong?
One thing that could go wrong is that Trump is “re-elected” in a free and fair election.
Something else that could go drastically wrong is that Trump “wins” in a election fraught with irregularities and legal challenges.
Many of us see Trump remaining in office as an absolute disaster for this country.
As the polls keep showing, Trump is behind.
As his ego keeps displaying, he can’t stand not winning or proclaiming himself “the best.” How do you think he’s doing with the prospect of losing the election?
Trump’s best chance at being re-elected is for anything less than a free and fair election. The further the election gets from free and fair, the better it is from Trump.
There are several disturbing elements at play here, all of which could lead to Trump “winning.”
Voter Suppression
Voter suppression is nothing new, but it has increasingly become part of the Republican playbook. It takes place in a few formats..- Kicking people off the voter rolls
- Voter ID rules
- Closing polling places in areas that lean strongly Democratic.
Electoral disruption
What will the weather be like on November 3? Will there be severe weather conditions that keep people away from the polls?
How bad will the coronavirus pandemic be? Will voters be worried about becoming infected from voting…from standing in line, possibly for hours? Will poll workers refuse to show up, fearing being exposed to COVID-19?
What would a desperate narcissist do to “win” an election?
Would Trump use the border guard to create Portland-style chaos in the streets?
Will Trump encourage armed followers to “protect” polling places in the same way they took over the Michigan state capitol building?
Be ready – Be prepared – Vote early. Make sure your vote counts by voting as early as possible. Don’t leave the fate of your vote up to the whims of the weather, coronavirus or Trump.
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Get involved!
- Make sure you are proactively defending your vote.
- Make sure your friends vote, too. Email them and express your concerns.
- Recruit others to join us.
Start here: https://fivefriends.org/start-here/