US election 2020: Is this set to be the most contested election? - BBC Newsnight

US President Donald Trump and his reelection campaign have signalled they will pursue an aggressive legal strategy to try to prevent Pennsylvania — a key election battleground — from counting mailed ballots that are received in the three days after the election. Some in the state fear protests could ensue if voters believe their ballots haven’t been counted.

As the president refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the election, is it democracy that is on the ballot this time round?

Newsnight’s Emily Maitlis reports from Pennsylvania — the cradle of American democracy, where the US’ founding fathers signed the declaration of independence and later the constitution.

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[justinisshitalackbar]

Why can’t I be president I will give all money and free melly and show off area 51

[PedTheRed]

No wonder the whole world is laughing at America. Real life comedy show.

[cantdestroyher]

We’re so lucky to have the BBC to deliver us honest and unbiased reporting...🤔

[jonhayden]

"... to see ourselves as others see us." Thank you, BBC and DW.

[jybre]

Very sad times.. Love is gone.. AmeriKKKa is a place of hate.

[donthaveagoodusername]

The most contested election;
1876: Hold my beer

[USA_]

This is a good video however we need more coverage of Americans working together to keep this country united. Anyone can illicit gasps but what we nerd now is open minds.

[Nutriana]

very developed country, where money and power is all that matters, life is cheaper than dirt (you are dying but dont have insurance? keep on bleeding), and votes in elections are shockingly not 1 person one vote but rather where you were born - swing state? we care, something else? your vote means nothing

[-ec]

Dark cold times no matter who wins people will be upset. Have a great day everyone Both parties or not.

[sunjayroy]

There is a huge difference between revering autocrats and wanting global security. That means, having friendly ties with all people. Oh sorry, does diplomacy only exist if you’re a democrat?

[framecetutor]

Why can't Republicans allow press to video their town meetings?

[lost_places_global]

We from other countries in the world hope that Biden wins this election, Trump showed how weak and miserable he is during Corona and the George Floyd case.

A man like this shouldn’t be the president ... for America... for the world!

[sparky]

10:30 is that the guy from The Princess Bride movie... INCONCEIVABLE!

[maya-zygg]

ive never been so interested in politics then i have before-

[IlPiccione]

The thing that impressed me the most is the blond woman at 4:45 saying: "we don't like socialism" (ok, of course, anyone has different political views) " we like our guns". Now, how is that related? Why the first thing that pops up in her mind is << I want my guns>>? I am sincerely asking it, I always struggled to understand this love for guns.

[toasterjoe]

Don’t vote trump
Don’t vote biden
Just vote Todd he likes cheese

[OutdoorsNature]

For Gods sake, hold off on the commercials. I just want to watch the US elections.... it’s frustrating flipping n looking for a real news outlet.

[emilyann]

I live in small town America and its nothing like this woman is describing. everyone has been happy and patriotic!! god bless America

[MrKenng]

Yes and I suppose at the end Trump could win as the lead has been narrowed. Looks like people still put the economy as the first priority.

[truetech]

Science good, trumpstein bad.
Vote for goodness sake.