Political Integrity and Authoritarianism

This chapter explores the impact of political forces on the integrity of free elections in the United States, particularly in relation to mail-in voting and immigrant voter involvement. It raises concerns about the potential for a Democratic House takeover and Donald Trump's acceptance of election results, against a backdrop of increasing authoritarian tendencies. Experts weigh in on the shift towards competitive authoritarianism, discussing how public support for strong leadership may be eroding democratic principles.