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brooklynite

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1. Most losing candidates around the world don't concede...

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Mon Aug 1, 2022, 05:29 PM

Aug 2022

…it’s just not part of the process. The votes are counted, the winner is announced, and that’s the end. The notion of challenging the result doesn’t seem to exist anywhere but here.

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Mark Finchem, a full-throated MAGA warrior,..said he would NOT concede if he loses.... [View all] riversedge Aug 2022 OP

Most losing candidates around the world don't concede... brooklynite Aug 2022 #1

This crackpot is one of four running in the primary. GoCubsGo Aug 2022 #2

Concessions are unnecessary, please proceed with your UNNECESSARY bloviating about nothing! Brainfodder Aug 2022 #3

So, basically, he acknowledged that he's going to lose, but won't officially say it. patphil Aug 2022 #4

Another puke whiner. pwb Aug 2022 #5

The guy running for the office to run elections says he won't respect election results. Midnight Writer Aug 2022 #6