I have been puzzled about why Trump has adopted this position when it appears so obvious it's doomed to ultimately fail. Not only that but that he had been preparing for it. It hurts the country, is putting lives at risk of violence and lack of action on the pandemic. True to form he thinks only of himself and cares nothing for his country or others.

Why though? He is potentially damaging his legacy, threatening brand Trump and ruining any realistic chance of a comeback. Who, apart from his base, will ever trust him again?

I read a new analysis of this today, which suggested a reason I hadn't considered before. Debt!

Apparently, his campaign is heavily indebted and needs to raise funds to clear it. He knows his businesses are going to be under pressure when he leaves and possibly may not survive. So no relieve there.

So the money being raised from his base for the "fighting fund" to pursue legal actions may be a ruse to clear the campaign debt. Apparently, the small print on the donation agreements includes a caveat that it can be used for such other purposes as is necessary to support him.

I have no idea if that is true, but it seems possible and more likely than if he truly expects these challenges to achieve more than hot air.

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I think you are probably beyond help!

Of course the media haven't been engaged in a "campaign"! That's pure Trumpspeak.

They report what happens and when you have a President behaving as Trump has done it is absolutely normal for the reporting to be critical. This isn't Russia or China where a state-controlled media doesn't criticise those in power. They say it as it is, and it has been awful. The coverage has actually been quite restrained and very fair. Apart from the sycophants at Fox and the scurrilous right-wing outlets.

I don't have the figures to hand but Mexican immigration has fallen in the last 4 years and I can well understand why. If I was a Mexican I would think twice about living in Trump's USA! The pressure has come from other South American countries.

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'Very, highly unlikely' Trump wins Arizona, no evidence of fraud, state Republican attorney general says [Link]

Well one difference is that it quotes actual data.

Isn't she just.

Anyone care to take her on?