The perception of a fair election is just as important as a fair election itself.
In a criminal trial, where a man’s freedom is at stake, the perception of fairness is an accepted legal standard, regardless of definitive proof of prejudice.
An election for President deserves no less a standard than criminal trials. The fate of our country is Constitutionally that significant.
Every lawyer involved in contesting this election needs to articulate such a standard for SCOTUS to consider. None have. But it is not too late.
Mere election law is insufficient to the circumstances, legally. I am not saying it is irrelevant or could not succeed.
I am saying, in addition to election law and related equal protection arguments being made, should be a broad and fundamental Constitutional argument based on fairness, the difficulties of proving fraud, and the likelihood of systems to allow fraud without risk.
I am dismayed no Trump lawyer understands or advocates this broad but fundamental legal principle, but it is not too late.
Absolutely correct!