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The problem for the Democrats in the U.S., and democrats everywhere, is that all these techniques tend to become more effective the more they are called out.

Fact-checking fake news can inadvertently spread misinformation more widely. Warnings about voter suppression can become self-fulfilling prophecies if enough people conclude that the process is rigged and not worth participating in. Challenging violations through the courts creates the impression of an end run around democracy.