Moreover, the PA GOP made sure that the first ballots cast would be the last counted to help create the false narrative that Trump's lead was being taken from him and allow Trump to claim fraud and 'stolen' election.
Also, people not paying close attention simply believe the false narrative: Trump was winning, and then late arriving (questionable) ballots made the difference.
Trump writes the script and manipulates everyone into playing their parts.
The Democrats voting largely early and absentee created a stressful few days waiting for the counting (because they were counted last) but it helped save us.
The crazies had no incentive to attack and shut down polling places because Democrats had already voted.
Also, absentee increases turnout. The ballots take longer to prepare for counting (they have to be removed from envelopes, many need "curing") but they have so many advantages, including a clear paper trail.
I hope absentee is the wave of the future.
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The blame falls squarely on the dirty GOP tactics, but does overreaction play a part? People sent out five-star alarms over a frivolous lawsuit: "The GOP judge will allow it! The Supreme Court will allow it!" Voters got scared. Officials got spooked.
Slim chance that the US Supreme Court would allow a federal district court to overturn a question of Texas state voting law as determined by local TX officials including members of the state legislature, and the Texas Supreme Court.