The Hysterical ‘Trump Won’t Leave’ Canard

It doesn’t matter what candidates and their supporters have to say about the election’s result. It only matters what the Constitution says about it.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force news briefing at the White House., July 22, 2020.

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There have been many “interesting times” in human history, even if there is actually no ancient Chinese curse wishing that we may live in them. On the contrary, had some sage conjured up a hex along the lines of “May you live in stupid times,” our time would fit perfectly.

One could have that reaction daily to many media reports. This week, my nominee is this one in the Washington Post: “Trump’s assault on election integrity forces question: What would happen if he refused to accept a loss?”

Andrew C. McCarthy

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Andrew C. McCarthy

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.

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