[lbo-talk] Voter fraud?

[John Thornton]

Charles A. Grimes wrote:
>
> What does the list think of the theory that if McCain loses, the
> Republicans will try to steal the election like they did in 2000, by
> challenging a couple of swing states votes as `voter fraud', and try
> to drag the issue into the courts.
>
> If that doesn't work, then they use these legal battles as a basis
> for challenging the `legitimacy' of an Obama president and attempt to
> weaken the executive branch.

2000 was odd in that it was a very close race with the possibility that 
the popular vote winner wouldn't win the EC.
We know that isn't an accurate description of what actually transpired 
but it was a distinct possibility.

I don't believe this election will be very close and taking things to 
court can only appear legitimate in the mainstream press if the vote is 
close.
I think it's going to be a rout for McCain.
Obama vs. McCain will look like Reagan vs. Carter.
I really hope I don't have to eat those words in a few weeks time.

One more reason to doubt Palin is a logical choice for the next round.
She will be associated with a huge humiliating defeat forever.
Assuming things go as I predict they will   :)

John Thornton