I disagree. IF Trump loses, he will rant and rave and some of his followers will try to overturn the result. They will fail. Our political and structural institutions (including the Supreme Court) are strong enough to resist any attempt to overturn the result of a free and fair election. Trump will continue as the nominal head of the GOP…
I disagree. IF Trump loses, he will rant and rave and some of his followers will try to overturn the result. They will fail. Our political and structural institutions (including the Supreme Court) are strong enough to resist any attempt to overturn the result of a free and fair election. Trump will continue as the nominal head of the GOP, but at that point he will be a two time loser - his brand is based on winning - and too old to be a significant force in 2028. The populist right wing will still be there as it has been throughout American history. But those folks usually don't turn out to vote unless they are inspired by a charismatic leader like Trump or George Wallace. Yes, that toxic strain of American politics will be back, but probably not in 2028.
I disagree. IF Trump loses, he will rant and rave and some of his followers will try to overturn the result. They will fail. Our political and structural institutions (including the Supreme Court) are strong enough to resist any attempt to overturn the result of a free and fair election. Trump will continue as the nominal head of the GOP, but at that point he will be a two time loser - his brand is based on winning - and too old to be a significant force in 2028. The populist right wing will still be there as it has been throughout American history. But those folks usually don't turn out to vote unless they are inspired by a charismatic leader like Trump or George Wallace. Yes, that toxic strain of American politics will be back, but probably not in 2028.