‘Election Pornography’ Is Making Voters Anxious

The midterm election has seen an alarming rise in what law expert Rick Pildes refers to as "election pornography," a term he uses to describe the over-the-top rhetoric and narratives that make voters feel elections are more prone to fraud than they actually are. This heightened anxiety is not just a product of partisan fervor but is shaping public perception and potentially influencing voter turnout and behavior. Pildes argues that this kind of exaggerated portrayal undermines the integrity of the democratic process and creates unnecessary fear among the electorate.