These cases were obviously brought to effect the election regardless of whether or not Trump was even running - otherwise they would not have waited for the trials to be timed during election season...waiting years after the fact to file them.
Doesn’t matter if they have merit - “he’s under criminal indictment” - “he’s under investigation” is the ongoing narrative. And while this selective prosecution will solidify his support, it also lowers the ceiling of support as some people in the middle won’t even consider him due to this.
Democrat scandals are also reported, if at all, as Republican scandals: “How did the Republicans get this information?” is the story, “attacking President Biden’s family”, etc. “This is 60 Minutes! We can’t report on something we can’t substaniate!”
Sure. Remember when Harry Reid said 'I heard from a friend that Mitt Romney doesn't pay his taxes.' when asked who told thim this Reid said 'Don't as me about that, you should be asking Mitt Romney why he doesn't pay his taxes." And they did, for months. With zero proof, zero evidence they reported it as if it was solidly sourced. Later Reid admitted he lied but had not shame about it because "it worked".
Journalists are such liars. The "4th estate" fancies themselves as elites that will all sit on the commie politburo if the revolution they are working so hard for comes to pass but they are useful idiots who will be among those shot if the commies take over.