I am confident now that Harris will win. She seems to have all of the momentum and Trump is just focusing on his grievances. I look forward to the results with both optimism and apprehension.
However, just like last time, we won’t know the final results for several days. Trump will declare victory tonight, regardless. If he is losing, he’s already said it’s because of (non-existent) fraud.
His cult has been told he will win. If he doesn’t, I expect dozens of lawsuits (some already filed), and involvement from state legislatures and courts. I don’t count on the Supreme Court to do the right thing if cases get to them.
There could be violence. At least, with a Democratic president, the Capitol will be protected this time. Also, the hundreds of convictions for January 6 may discourage some Trump cult members from staging a repeat.
I am not optimistic about long-term unity and common goals for our country. Thanks to Trump, Fox News, and social media, we now have two sets of facts – the real ones and what MAGA believes. I don’t think the Republican Party will ever go back to being a traditional conservative party like it was. Once Trump is gone, MAGA will find another cult leader. I wouldn’t be shocked if it was Donald Trump, Jr. since this is a cult of personality, not ideas.
I lived through the turbulent times of the 1960s and this is a lot different and worse. Back then, there was disagreement on what to do but only one set of facts.
Just like in 2020, the Trump cult won’t believe it if Harris wins. That’s a bad start.
Sad! 