Other problem: they could have profitably (to themselves) tried suppress major Trump supporters or similar over next 2-4 years gradually. Declaring tens of millions of people outlaws doesn't speak to their political skill, and is a great gift to people like me
The 2020 election represents the revolt of the elite political class against American voters. Both parties were involved. Corporate America was involved. Hollywood & Silicon Valley was involved.
The problem for the elites: everybody knows it.