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Fear: A powerful motivator in elections

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, candidates will be looking to every available play to influence voting behavior. And let’s be honest: Fear works.

“Discussing risks or instilling anxiety is effective at changing intentions and behavior, particularly when the behavior provides a solution to the threat."

Trump is a master at instilling fear in voters. Anyone remember this?

 "If the left gains power, they will demolish the suburbs, confiscate your guns, and appoint justices who will wipe away your Second Amendment and other Constitutional freedoms," Trump said from the White House South Lawn. 

Of course, none of those statements was remotely true. However, the impact of emotion-driven rhetoric cannot be underestimated. For those who unknowingly succumb to fear tactics and neglect thorough research or fact-checking, it becomes all too easy to be swayed by persuasive fear-driven narratives. 

So let's talk about the data & FACTS:

Incidence Rates:

• The Brennan Center's report, "The Truth About Voter Fraud," found incident rates of voter impersonation fraud to be between 0.0003% and 0.0025%.
• A Washington Post analysis found a 0.0025% rate of possible voter fraud in vote-by-mail states for the 2016 and 2018 elections, according to The Washington Post.

Examples:

• The Heritage Foundation's database lists 1,546 instances of voter fraud since 1982 and 192 since 2020. Note: This database is not comprehensive and has been described as a "sampling".
• A 2014 study found 31 credible cases of voter impersonation fraud from 2000 to 2014 out of over 1 billion ballots cast.

2020 Election:

• Claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election have been refuted by numerous studies and officials, including those from the Trump administration itself.
• There is minimal evidence that the 2020 election was flawed.
  • For example, Brookings notes the Heritage Foundation reported no cases of fraud in the 2020 or 2022 general elections in Georgia, where nearly nine million votes were cast.

Why Fraud is Rare:

• Multiple safeguards, transparencies, and verification systems are in place to detect and prevent fraud.
• US elections are decentralized, with over 10,000 independent voting jurisdictions, making widespread fraud difficult, says The Hill.

To summarize, studies and analyses consistently indicate that election fraud in the US is not widespread, occurs at extremely low rates, and is unlikely to significantly impact the outcome of elections.  

JUST REMEMBER THIS!!

All of the assertions made by Clint Curtis about election fraud remain unsubstantiated; none of the individuals he implicated, including Rep. Feeney, have faced any criminal charges related to Curtis' allegations. A thorough examination of the evidence and various legal rulings has consistently disproven Mike Lindell's allegations regarding election rigging. Numerous investigative reports have emerged, firmly asserting that his claims are baseless and have been thoroughly debunked. The situation is similar for Douglas Frank, who has also made controversial assertions. However, due to his inflammatory rhetoric, conspiracy theories, and suspicious behavior, Frank found himself under investigation by the FBI. Adding to the complexities, Tina Peters, whom Frank referred to as his first “red pill” girl, was ultimately convicted and sentenced to prison for her involvement in election interference.

It is crucial to dig deep and uncover the truth about every candidate. While their honesty is their responsibility, your commitment to seeking the truth is vital. Don’t just accept what you’re told—embrace the journey of investigation and discovery. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER AND YOUR POWER IS IN YOUR VOTE!

PS… EVERY ACCUSATION IS A CONFESSION! Think about that when you read Clint Curtis write, “… and doom us to the loss of our democracy forever.”