John Bossange, a resident of South Burlington, discusses the potential strategies that could unfold during the November midterm elections. Bossange notes that while Vermont’s election process has remained relatively peaceful and free from unfounded conspiracy theories, voters in the state may still witness efforts to undermine confidence in election results. He suggests that Vermonters should be aware of three possible scenarios that could emerge as part of the Trump administration’s strategy to maintain control of the U.S. House and Senate.
In the first scenario, Trump and his MAGA followers will allow elections to proceed because they are confident in their ability to win key races. This confidence is bolstered by the ability to limit polling sites and mail-in ballots, require voter IDs, and deploy federal agents at pivotal voting locations. Additionally, the presence of thousands of newly appointed election deniers as ballot-counting clerks reinforces this confidence. Intimidation and confusion are seen as key to MAGA candidate victories, with no regard for lower court orders to back off.
In the second scenario, Trump and MAGA leadership may postpone the November elections, citing concerns about fraud and illegal voting. They are already searching for alleged illegal voter registrations and fomenting doubt to create a rationale for the president to demand that key state governors comply with his demands. Bossange notes that enough red-state governors may fall in line as they have during the Trump years.
In the final scenario, elections will proceed regardless of the Trump administration’s attempts to influence the voting process and outcomes. Bossange highlights that many within the White House, the administration’s family members, and loyalists in Congress have made millions through real estate deals, investments in offshore accounts, and alleged insider trading. He remains optimistic for America, hoping for an implosion within the MAGA leadership ranks or a unification driven by desperation and fear of convictions.
