I think that the megacorps are
Trying to make a one party state....
This is the real threat to democracy. as pointed out above - there are almost 80 million people who dont agree at the ballot box - and as there are republicans who 'dont vote democrat' on principle, there are democrats (me) and libertarians who are uncomfortable with the implications of this.
Hopefully, its just a 'bit of grandstanding' on the winners side - but - many, many examples through history show a sorry end - Gracai brothers anyone? It didnt end well for them (murdered by the Senete in the Roman Republic - BUT - it was also the beginning of the end of that republic and the rise of the emperors.
Do not think it cant happen again.