According to Donald Trump, if he loses the Presidential election it will be because of a rigged election. The New York Times has called these statements hedging. Most credible polls show Clinton with leads that indicate a shellacking in November. Claiming that the fix is in seems like a very Trumpian thing to do. On the other hand, this looks like the beginnings of something much darker: voter intimidation. Consider what Trump said in Pennsylvania.

This is a story I submitted for a contest at thefirstline.com. It was rejected. With the research and writing I have been involved in for my first novel, this topic jumped right out at me when I read the first line, for obvious reasons.  “Unfortunately, there is no mistake,” she said, closing the file. “You have the rest of the day to gather your things Dr. Pflaum.” Johann was stunned.