Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesAs an American diplomat in Africa, I spent a lot of time defending democracy and helping to secure elections.Brett Bruen was the director of global engagement in the Obama White House and a career American diplomat. He runs the crisis-communications agency Global Situation Room.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesDuring my stint as an American diplomat posted in Africa, I spent a lot of time defending and reinforcing democracy.
Get people of influence on the record. While this president may be unwilling to accept the outcome, there are many in his party that can help step in should he try to delegitimize the elections. Providing time to properly investigate any issues reduces the likelihood they can be easily exploited or exacerbated. It helps lower the temperature. This needs to be part of the pledge made by a wide range of officials from both parties. More than a vague promise, it needs to involve a set of specific commitments.
In the United States, we have simply grown too accustomed to letting someone else manage our elections. We are overly confident that the process will be free and fair for all.
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