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Maddow: Three ways Trump is trying to rig the 2026 midterm elections
MSNBC· 2025-08-19 03:13
Elections & Political Landscape - The report suggests potential efforts to manipulate congressional district maps in Republican-controlled states to favor Republican control of Congress [1] - The report highlights concerns about attempts to invalidate or delay the midterm elections by questioning the census results [1] - The report mentions the possibility of restricting mail-in voting and potentially banning voting machines, influenced by external advice [1] - The report raises concerns about subtle and not-so-subtle efforts to change who gets to vote and how they vote, potentially leading to an illegitimate minority rule [5] Potential Risks to Fair Elections - The report suggests a roadmap for losing free and fair elections, involving efforts to shape the electorate for future elections [4][5] - The report mentions the normalization of questioning election results if they don't favor certain causes [5][6] - The report highlights concerns about the potential for voter intimidation through increased law enforcement presence in urban areas [1][8][9]
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The Economist· 2025-08-01 18:00
Political Strategy - Democrats are attempting to redraw congressional districts to favor themselves, mirroring tactics used by Donald Trump [1] - The effectiveness of this strategy in gaining more seats is uncertain [1]