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submitted 4 months ago by homesweethomeMrL to c/progressivepolitics

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[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In 2 points 4 months ago (3 children)

The thinking is that Trump will do something for the republicans to remain in power permanently.

Not clear what that something is.

[–] 5too 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Last time he was in a position of power, he tried to organize a coup against the US government. It's not a stretch to think that might be his starting point.

[–] homesweethomeMrL 3 points 4 months ago

I’m stunned how people just bloop right over that

[–] homesweethomeMrL 3 points 4 months ago

Extreme gerrymandering

RepubliQan staffed voting approval boards that change the outcome

Blatantly unconstitutional laws to prevent minorities from voting (even more than they have now)

Troops at the polls

Some of these are already passed in red states.