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Jennifer McCoy, a political science professor at Georgia State University, does not expect Donald Trump to admit defeat, which is common for the candidate who loses a presidential election.
– You have already said that you will continue with your trials. He will claim that there has been fraud, to save his face. I think he will leave (the position), but I think he has to go through all the legal processes first, so it will take some time, he says.
Political course
At the same time, the political process will run its course. Each state must ratify its vote, which can take weeks. Then the Electoral College will meet in December to cast their votes. Then the new Congress will accept the electoral votes on January 6.
“Because the result will be questioned this year, and Trump does not accept it, it will drag on,” McCoy said.
Where Joe Biden has chosen a conciliatory stance, Trump is planting a message to his supporters that things have not gone well. It’s dangerous, says McCoy, who has recently focused his research on polarized democracies.
– Many of Trump’s supporters believe in him, even if there is no evidence.
Widespread mistrust
He is concerned that nearly half the population believes that Biden is not a legitimate president.
– The polarization will deepen. Not only do you disagree with the policy, the most worrying thing is that you distrust and disapprove of people on the other side, Jennifer McCoy says, continuing:
– I don’t think there is widespread violence, but there may be outbreaks in some places. Especially if Trump opens a television channel, as reported, after the election and still has his Twitter followers and follower email lists. I think he will continue to hold campaign meetings, because he needs that kind of public approval. His personality demands it, she says.
Balance of politicians
For senior Republicans in the party, a balancing act awaits. Should one go against Trump now, and risk angering his large constituency, or should one give him their continued support?
Jennifer McCoy hopes that Republicans will try to obstruct the Biden administration, which she believes happened during the Obama administration.
– I hope they continue with that line, which is bad for the country. We desperately need cooperation between the two sides to solve the problems of the corona pandemic and the economic depression, he says.
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