If they really were such a danger why did the opposing party not try to save it with a democratically elected candidate instead of forcing an unpopular one down people’s throat?

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unethical_ban 4 days ago | parent [-]

Because humans are fallible and egotistical and arrogant.

	▲	MisterMower a day ago \| parent [-]
		Alternatively, because they don’t believe their own rhetoric but think using it will be effective in getting their voters to turn out.