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Times editorial writers claim his popularity is "waning." He'll have to find new ways "to guarantee his legitimacy."
His electoral majority topped every US president since James Monroe. In 1820, he ran virtually unopposed.
Franklin Roosevelt's most impressive win was 60.8% (1936). Lyndon Johnson got 61.1% (1964). Richard Nixon managed 60% (1972). Ronald Reagan's best was 58.8% (1984).
In 1860, Abraham Lincoln won an electoral college victory with 39.8% of the popular vote. His nearest rival got 14.3%.
In 1864, he repeated with a 55% majority.
Putin's victory stands all the more impressive. Nonetheless, Times commentaries call Russia's political system "hermetic." It "parad(ies) democracy."
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Washington spurns democratic values and rule of law principles. Hardline governance is policy.
US Elections are scripted theater. Secrecy and back room deals substitute for a free, fair and open process. Candidates are pre-selected. Big money owns them. Key outcomes are predetermined.
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