Here we go again: Mark Levin claims McAuliffe is plotting to "steal the election"

In comments on his syndicated radio show Thursday (flagged by the progressive watchdog group Media Matters), the conservative host floated the wild allegation to his audience.

“And I will tell you now that Terry McAuliffe is preparing to try and steal the election,” Levin said.

The host cited a Fox News article that noted that McAuliffe has hired a law firm founded by Marc Elias, an attorney who has been involved in a number of prominent election challenges over the years. Levin referenced former Senator Al Franken (D-MN), who retained Elias and was successful in his election challenge, winning by 312 votes.

“So they’re going to try and steal the election,” Levin said.