In the view of Trump's fans, victory isn't just likely. It's guaranteed - And if they lose? Prepare for a volcanic reaction
This is the current analysis of the upcoming US election from the Canadian vantage point. I would like to hear what our American friends here on D* think of this article.
They insist they've been inundated with visitors requesting Trump signs, having handed out more than usual, at least 1,500. "[It's] a constant parade. In and out. In and out," says the party's county chair, Lee Becker, who predicts Trump will do even better here than 2020.
And if he doesn't? There's only one explanation, several said. "Depends on the cheating," said Darin Dotter, a party officer in Carbon County.
"The cheating," concurred Alicia Kupec, another volunteer.
This idea resurfaces again, and again, in conversation not only with regular voters but also with members of the party organization who insist Trump cannot legitimately lose this election.
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Another poll found one-third of Republicans said American patriots might need to use violence to save the country."If [Trump] loses that's all gonna come out bad," said Yevak, who believes only cheating could deprive his candidate of victory.