When Losing Isn't Enough to Question Democracy The recent Louisiana primary has left Senator Bill Cassidy reeling, and his concession speech raises questions about the normalization of electoral dissent in our politics.
His commitment to democracy is admirable, but it's also telling that he felt compelled to explicitly disavow any claims of election tampering after losing the primary.
Cassidy's emphasis on avoiding the "stolen election" narrative is striking. This trope has its roots in the 2000 presidential election and has since been perpetuated by politicians and pundits alike.