Donald Trump could use emergency powers to extend his term in the White House, a senior Democrat has said, as fears grow that the president may attempt to hold onto office should he lose November’s
If it’s close and they can swing it like Bush v Gore, sure.
But anything more than that, I don’t think so. They benefit from having a two party system too much.
If they were going down this route, I’d expect a whole lot more jailing of the political opposition, for instance. Beating up protesters is, after all, a bipartisan sport.
If they were going down this route, I’d expect a whole lot more jailing of the political opposition, for instance.
Bear in mind that there's almost three months between the election and inauguration. No reason to start jailing political opponents now when there's a decent chance you'll win outright, win through sufficient voter suppression, or win through some Bush v. Gore bullshit.
If it’s close and they can swing it like Bush v Gore, sure.
But anything more than that, I don’t think so. They benefit from having a two party system too much.
If they were going down this route, I’d expect a whole lot more jailing of the political opposition, for instance. Beating up protesters is, after all, a bipartisan sport.
Bear in mind that there's almost three months between the election and inauguration. No reason to start jailing political opponents now when there's a decent chance you'll win outright, win through sufficient voter suppression, or win through some Bush v. Gore bullshit.