Sad to have to say this, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Let this not be an obstacle but an opportunity. Never let a crisis go to waste. Time to adapt and overcome.
Play hardball in other words. Nice guys are finishing last and it is time to stanch the bleeding of the Republic.
Time to not be so nice.
Giving up isn’t the answer for sure. I don’t know all the legalities possible but President Trump knew they would cheat so I have to believe he prepared for it somehow to show all the cheating but still win.