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The presidents complaints about voter fraud could be used to deny legitimacy of Democratic victory in the midterm election.https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/paul-krugman-says-trump-might-deny-dem-house-majority-victory_us_5bcd3df9e4b0d38b58799307
New York Times columnist Paul Krugman fears that President Donald Trumps insistent complaints of voter fraud are a setup to deny the legitimacy of a Democratic majority in the House should the party win in the midterm elections.
Those who dont believe such a scenario is possible havent been paying attention, the Nobel laureate warned. Trump has complained, without evidence, that as many as 5 million people voted illegally in the 2016 presidential election. Hillary Clinton beat Trump in the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes. Trumps claim, if true, would wipe out that margin and then some.
Trump set up a commission to investigate the votes, but it has not substantiated his claims, nor has it issued any reports. Commission member Matthew Dunlap, Maines Democratic secretary of state, said the panel was the most bizarre thing Ive ever been a part of.
Yet Trump keeps raising the issue. Krugman retweeted Trumps warning Saturday that all levels of government are watching out for VOTER FRAUD in the upcoming elections.
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MFM008
(19,782 posts)What happens in 2 weeks.
Garrett78
(10,721 posts)TheRealNorth
(9,435 posts)Although I wouldn't blame anyone for preparing for "worse case scenarios" just in case.
manor321
(3,344 posts)These are 50 separate independent states running these elections.
Me.
(35,454 posts)malaise
(267,833 posts)Who the fuck is Don the Con?
Takket
(21,425 posts)our house seats count whether you think they are legit or not.
dragonlady
(3,577 posts)And did our denial have any tangible effect on who became president?
David__77
(23,220 posts)He wont be able to fund government without agreement from Democrats.
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)It would be a costly move on his part. But he is dumb enough to try it.
madville
(7,397 posts)I don;t think it will be that dramatic. A split Congress or even slim majority really has very little power. The Administration can just ignore subpoenas and hearings because even if they are found in contempt of Congress you know who is tasked with prosecuting that? Jeff Sessions and the DOJ.