I will take some of that.
I have not had the time to read every post - but, I did take some time to read up on Rick's writing. He is a good writer, and a good thinker. Unfortunately, his presuppositions are just wrong. But, that is correctable.
You made a bet.
If he does what you said, I will donate a one time $100 to the board,
If he does not, you pay the $100.
Election Day is collection time.
And Perlstein is a good writer. I don't personally think he is a good thinker, as has been evidenced on this thread and in many of the witings I have read.