Last election where legitimacy of result was deeply contested was 1876, though, going on 150 years ago.https://twitter.com/johnnyrocketfan/status/787361495713665025 …
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How about Bush v. Gore? Many on the left questioned legitimacy of the election, and rightly so. "Legitimacy" is tricky concept
.@JohnnyRocketFan @joshtpm as I mentioned in this @TPM piece, key was when Gore conceded despite questionshttp://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/trump-rigged-election-republican-voter-fraud-hysteria …
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Trump guy on
@MSNBC say Gore sued to overturn results. it was Bush who sued to stop the recount. - 1 more reply
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any legal requirement that a candidate concedes? Isn't election winner officeholder regardless?
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