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In reply to the discussion: If you're worried about the November election, read this by Teri Kanefield. [View all]rainin
(3,011 posts)14. He's working so people believe the results of the election.
"If Trump thought he could flip a switch and fix the election, he wouldn't have put so much energy and risked so much trying to get that Ukraine investigation. He knows how to read polls. He saw what happened in the elections since 2016. He knew he needed to do something."
He isn't working so hard for 51% of the vote. He's working so people believe the results of the election. 51% is guaranteed, already, IMO, because machines are hackable.
Whoever is behind the dismantling of free and fair elections knows the public must continue to believe elections are fair. It gives the "winner" legitimacy and LOADS of money is made from the "horse race"
He isn't working so hard for 51% of the vote. He's working so people believe the results of the election. 51% is guaranteed, already, IMO, because machines are hackable.
Whoever is behind the dismantling of free and fair elections knows the public must continue to believe elections are fair. It gives the "winner" legitimacy and LOADS of money is made from the "horse race"
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If you're worried about the November election, read this by Teri Kanefield. [View all]
Pacifist Patriot
Jan 2020
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My guess is that Nov. sees a huge Blue Wave that makes the last one seem a trickle.
LanternWaste
Jan 2020
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