If elected, Trump's authoritarian streak, is inconsistent with our democratic traditions. Now, even in defeat, Trump poses a similar threat. Almost lost in his sea of gaffes, is his claim that the election is rigged.
Bernie Sanders, with some justification, made similar claims about the Democratic Primaries. Hillary had paid her dues for decades as a loyal Democrat, while Bernie went his own way as an Independent. Her reservoir of good will made Bernie's task more difficult, but did not cause his defeat. Yet even with a full throated endorsement, Bernie could not quiet all of his delegates.
The glimmering moment of our union is the peaceful, choreographed transfer of power from one administration to the next. Second only to that, is the graceful concession speech, and offer of support, by the defeated presidential candidate. A petulant Trump is laying the groundwork for very different oratory. His already unruly supporters, could threaten the unity of America if Trump belittles and challenges the sanctity of our electoral process.
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