"Run up the score": Maximizing Harris' campaign momentum may be the only way to stop Trump's steal

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"Run up the score": Maximizing Harris' campaign momentum may be the only way to stop Trump's steal
"The hope is that more than two years of pro-democracy and pro-freedom momentum keeps building"

By Chauncey DeVega
Senior Writer
Published August 26, 2024 6:34AM (EDT)


(Salon) The last eight or so weeks in the United States have been a whirlwind, one that is both frightening and exhilarating. In so many ways the American people have been on an amusement park ride that is being controlled by a sadistic madman.

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Steven Beschloss is a journalist and author of several books, including "The Gunman and His Mother." His website is America, America.

..... Now will come a new torrent of lies and vicious assaults intended to damage the Democratic ticket. But I’m encouraged by the fact that Trump’s efforts to paint Harris and Walz as dangerous, wild-eyed radicals have failed thus far. The more serious danger is Trump saying out loud that he doesn’t need to get more votes, the Republicans just need to stop Democrats from cheating. This plan to deny the election’s outcome once again could not be more clear. It’s why massive turnout and an overwhelming defeat of Trump and Vance is so critical. The growing enthusiasm reflected in rising poll numbers — aided by Michelle Obama’s command to all Democrats to not stay on the sidelines and “do something” — gives me real optimism that a Democratic victory and the eventual demise of MAGA is achievable.

David Pepper is a lawyer, writer, political activist, and former elected official. His new book is "Saving Democracy: A User's Manual for Every American."

..... I don’t fear this as much as I accept that it is the reality we face. Which means two things for those who care about democracy and freedom: 1) be prepared and vigilant in every way, knowing that there is likely nothing Trump won’t do to avoid his fate if he loses; and 2) set a goal of winning decisively, so that states are sufficiently out of reach that any attempt to thwart the results is in vain before it even begins.

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Dr. Jennifer Mercieca is a historian of American political rhetoric. She is a professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at Texas A&M University and author of several books including "Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump."

..... My fear is that Trump supporters are not open to changing their mind about him and believe his conspiracy lies about the election. I'm very concerned that his state-level plot to disenfranchise voters (through voter purges, election lawfare, and refusing to certify results) will reverse the will of the people and install the Trump regime back to power. Most authoritarian regimes use what scholars call "competitive authoritarianism" to retain power—they offer the appearance of competitive elections, but the outcome is always pre-determined. It's a little hard when Trump doesn't control the federal apparatus of power, but he does control enough states to do an authoritarian coup through the legal system. .....................(more)

https://www.salon.com/2024/08/26/run-up-the-score-maximizing-harris-campaign-momentum-may-be-the-only-way-to-stop-steal/

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1. Remember that certification of the election is done by the next Congress

It’s imperative that Democrats take back the House because I don’t think there are enough rational Republicans left in the House who would vote to certify a Harris win.

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2. Absolutely!