"Bassin argues that the velocity of America's descent into illiberalism is startling and dangerous, but it is also potentially self-defeating due to Trump's historic unpopularity."
"The discussion highlights the shift from a litigation-heavy strategy to a combination of court fights and coalition-building to protect democratic norms."
"Threats to the 2026 elections include strategies to deceive, disrupt, and deny, with specific mention of the SAVE Act and the deployment of ICE at polling places."
The United States is facing a swift decline in democratic practices, with significant concerns regarding the upcoming elections. Ian Bassin from Protect Democracy discusses the shift in strategies to combat authoritarianism, highlighting the need for coalition-building alongside legal battles. The discussion emphasizes the alarming pace of this decline, particularly under Trump's influence, while also noting the potential for self-defeat due to his growing unpopularity. Key threats to democracy include deceptive practices and the normalization of federal presence at polling places.
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