#1648 Power Grabs, Elections Optional: The threat of minority rule through election denialism

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

Air Date 8/13/2024

Spirits among Kamala Harris supporters, Democrats, and anyone opposing Trumpism are at an all-time high right now. That's both fortuitous and crucial to the upcoming election. By the very nature of Trumpism, this election will be the most flagrantly contested in history with far more Trump loyalists in place ready to throw wrenches in the works wherever they can. Nothing short of overwhelming victory for the Harris/Waltz ticket is necessary to stave off constitutional crisis.

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KEY POINTS

KP 1: Maddow points out frightening truth about Trump's lack of concern about votes - The Rachel Maddow Show - Air Date 7-29-24

KP 2: How Trump (Allegedly) Tried to Steal the Election - LegalEagle - Air Date 8-12-23

KP 3: As Tension over Venezuelan Election Escalates, the Left Debates Who Won the Contested Vote - Democracy Now! - Air Date 8-5-24

KP 4: Why Millions Won't Be Able To Vote In 2024? - Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 8-8-24

KP 5: In The Hands Of The Voters with Marc Elias - Justice by Design - Air Date 8-2-24

KP 6: Resisting Minority Rule - Brennan Center for Justice - Air Date 5-30-24

(52:11) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

On the importance of happy warriors

DEEPER DIVES

(54:53) SECTION A - THE MECHANICS OF MINORITY RULE

(1:22:28) SECTION B - THE PROPONENTS OF MINORITY RULE

(1:44:21) SECTION C - THE HISTORY OF MINORITY RULE

(2:01:34) SECTION D - A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

(2:38:53) SECTION E - ACTIVISM

SHOW IMAGE:

Description: A cardboard sign taped to a street poll shows an American flag image and a short arrow pointing toward it. Underneath is the word "VOTE".

Credit: "Vote!" by Kristin Ausk, Flickr | License: CC BY-SA 2.0 | Changes: Slightly cropped

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