Georgia State Board of Elections plotting coup if Trump doesn't win

[StrictlyRockers]

Georgia State Board of Elections now has a MAGA majority and is planning a coup in November if Trump doesn’t win.

Link to tweet

https://www.americanoversight.org/american-oversight-files-emergency-motion-to-prevent-illegal-georgia-state-election-board-rules-from-taking-effect

Today, nonpartisan watchdog organization American Oversight filed a motion for an interlocutory injunction and a temporary restraining order against the Georgia State Election Board (SEB) for violating the state’s Open Meetings Act by holding a rushed meeting on July 12, during which it approved two controversial rules without legally required public notice or a quorum.
Statement from American Oversight Interim Executive Director Chioma Chukwu:

“The illegal rules approved by three rogue board members — reportedly acting at the behest of Republican Party operatives — could wreak havoc this November as anti-democratic actors seek to sway results in favor of their preferred candidates by undermining trust in our elections.

“Without immediate court intervention, Georgia voters and election workers will be deprived of their right to shape rules that impact their ability to safely participate in free and fair elections. We trust the court will recognize the urgency and prevent the rules from advancing, protecting Georgians from irreparable harm.”

On July 18, American Oversight filed a lawsuit against the SEB in Fulton County Superior Court seeking, among other things, injunctive and declaratory relief as well as civil penalties against board members Rick Jeffares, Janelle King, and Janice Johnston for their knowing and willful violations of the Open Meetings Act.

American Oversight sued following reports that Jeffares, King, and Johnston convened an illegal and last-minute meeting on July 12 to approve two controversial rule changes. The meeting was held without proper notice and quorum, and reportedly against the advice of the state attorney general’s office.

[2naSalit]

1. Fucking criminals.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. These illegal manoevers must be brought to everyone's attention, NOW.

This is the kind of underhanded and super-illegal thing the trumpers are up to. They think they can fool us and do this without our noticing!

WRONG.

Thank you, my dear StrictlyRockers, for sending up the alarm.

[Fiendish Thingy]

3. Apparently the board has forgotten about the Electoral Count Act.

Per federal law, If there is disagreement between the executive (Gov or SOS) and the legislature, the winner is determined by a panel of three federal judges, not the elections board.

[B.See]

7. Luckily (hopefully) it won't be the Kangaroo KKourt of the 5th

otherwise we could hang it up. The far reich 5th used to include Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, but now only 3 states of the Deep South.

[Fiendish Thingy]

21. IIRC, the panels would be comprised of retired (emeritus) Judges

And their decision is unappealable

[PortTack]

14. The Electoral Count Act, which was "strengthened" I believe b4 the midterms addresses some of the nonsense

It also has rules about certification deadlines. If they miss that deadline, the state forfeits the right to have their EC votes counted.

[Cosmocat]

22. Which would be a win for them

If Trump loses

[MrWowWow]

4. We know that the SCROTUM-6 Will Decide the Winner

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unless we win the electoral vote in a landslide. GOTV. Never back down. Never become complacent. Democracy vs Fascism. Democracy must triumph. All eyes are on this country's upcoming general election. Stay Frosty.

[Silent Type]

9. On this, I'm more optimistic. In 2020, they ruled against trump numerous times on his election suits.

That was the time if they were going to back him.

Obviously, there’s a significant chance the election count will be even closer this year, with more GOPer suits. But I’m voting, and telling everyone their vote will count.

[Think. Again.]

5. Yes, the rightwingers WILL be attempting everything they can to get back into the White House.

They know they won't be winning by vores, and they will be planning, creating, and looking for every possible trick they can pull, in every county and state, to bring the decision to the supreme court.

[DENVERPOPS]

11. YES TA

The Repubs for decades know that they can't win legitimately, only by corruption.

They can't win without cheating...........

And ALL of their voters know that.........

[diva77]

6. CoalitionForGoodGovernance.org is fighting to have emergency balloting (hand marked paper ballots) if/when

voting equipment can't be properly used in GA. Lengthy new press release from today:

https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/FAQ-s--Using-Temporary-Balloting-Rule-to-Secure-Nov--Election.html?soid=1109272168263&aid=NwKATSHUARk

[Cha]

8. Coups Can Be STOPPED, MF.

[orangecrush]

10. And so it begins

They need their asses kicked.

With votes.

[nealr]

12. Merrick Garland

The fact that this sort of thing is still happening I blame on Merrick Garland. Three and a half years and all they've got from J6 are a bunch of groundlings, and short term stints for Bannon and Navarro. When other countries have coup attempts the round up all the plotters within 24 to 48 hours and that's the end of that.

If we survive this next election as a democracy, Biden replacing Garland is the absolute first thing I want to see done.

[MistakenLamb]

17. most administrations dont keep on the previous cabinet or let the previous administration make that decision

[PortTack]

13. Terrible but typical! Sounds like those on the side of democracy aren't going to stand for their nonsense

[KS Toronado]

15. This coming January

when we've seen and experienced all the ways MAGAts were cheating and attempting to cheat in the
Nov. election, we need some Federal Laws about honest elections long before the cheaters start
to win.

[Old Crank]

16. Against advice of the AG

They need to go to jail.

[Hugin]

18. Definitely not the actions of a political movement that truly believes...

Their candidates are worth a shit.

Yes, I said shit!

[blogslug]

19. kick

[Montauk6]

20. The Louse That Roared