“Breathless media coverage of election lawsuits plays right into Trump’s plan | Opinion”

Josh Douglas in the Philly Inquirer:

The news media should stop amplifying President Donald Trump’s numerous post-election lawsuits—at least until a judge rules that any of them have merit. The true goal of these cases is to undermine the integrity of the election and sow discord and distrust. Giving these challenges significant airtime simply plays into the that dangerous narrative.

Trump’s lawsuits are getting mixed results,” read one headline last week. “Trump campaign brings legal challenges in several battleground states with success in 1 suit” said another. And cable television is covering these cases to fill the time. But discussing them as if they have any credibility whatsoever can lead people to improperly question the validity of the vote casting and counting process, which has shown a decisive win for President-Elect Joe Biden.

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