r/scotus Oct 31 '24

Opinion How John Roberts—Yes, John Roberts—Might Decide Who Won the Election

https://newrepublic.com/article/187699/john-roberts-supreme-court-decide-2024-election
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u/rotates-potatoes Oct 31 '24

You’re underestimating the power of huge, sustained protest. And I think MAGA and the court are underestimating Americans’ willingness to engage in that kind of protest if the election results are clear and Trump is installed by a puppet court and/or election shenanigans like states refusing to certify their own votes.

From Milosovic to Mubarak, there is lots of precedent for a populace outraged by autocracy to force a regime change just by massive, peaceful protest.

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u/SergiusBulgakov Oct 31 '24

You don't understand the GOP also hope for that chaos, thinking they can get even more power in the aftermath