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triron

(21,984 posts) Wed Sep 23, 2020, 01:39 PM Sep 2020

Didn't this already happen in 2016?

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Didn't this already happen in 2016? (Original Post) triron Sep 2020 OP

This is exactly how Vladimer Putin has remained in power despite the voice of RU citizens Budi Sep 2020 #1

Well doesn't Trumpy take his cues from Vlad? triron Sep 2020 #2

Yes, and I believe we won that case at the USSC... Wounded Bear Sep 2020 #3

Budi

(15,325 posts)

1. This is exactly how Vladimer Putin has remained in power despite the voice of RU citizens

Reply to triron (Original post)

Wed Sep 23, 2020, 01:45 PM

Sep 2020

Or: How Vlad always wins his re-election.

triron

(21,984 posts)

2. Well doesn't Trumpy take his cues from Vlad?

Reply to Budi (Reply #1)

Wed Sep 23, 2020, 02:53 PM

Sep 2020

Wounded Bear

(58,584 posts)

3. Yes, and I believe we won that case at the USSC...

Reply to triron (Original post)

Wed Sep 23, 2020, 02:55 PM

Sep 2020

they ruled that the electors must follow state laws when casting their votes. Most states say that electors must vote based on the popular vote in their states.

Looks like Trump and Repubs are trying to dismantle any vestige of democratic decision making in the country.

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