It was stolen by fraud, but there are several kinds of fraud.
The media fraudulently portraying themselves as fair, balanced, and impartial is one type.
Never underestimate the stupidity of people.
I remember seeing a clip of some woman at the Iowa caucuses with her Buttigeg sign all excited he had won that precinct until she finds out right after that for the first time that he is gay.
“Never underestimate”... sadly I think they are the majority.