Thread by @julianzelizer

This week is starting to remind me of the 2000 presidential election. This is what I was thinking. /1

Republicans declare victory before the results are actually in. /2

Republicans count on the national media to quickly repeat their conclusion. Pack journalism gets to work. /3

When serious concerns emerge about the results, Republicans stand by the initial declaration of victory. /4

Meanwhile, charge that Democrats are being “sore losers” by asking legitimate questions about what is going on. /5

The GOP then tries to force an ending to the controversy by running out the clock. /6

After the Supreme Court stops the Florida recount in December 2000, Republicans act like there is a clear mandate and national consensus about the results. Never look back. /7

@KevinMKruse and I write about the history of the election in #FaultLines. /8

Does this all bring back some memories? /end

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