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regnaD kciN

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37. Read my note above...

Tue Oct 6, 2020, 02:09 PM

Oct 2020

If two slates of electors are named, and Congress can’t agree on which to name (as would be the case now), the Constitution says the one certified by the governor must be selected. Which, in six of those eight states, means the Democratic slate.

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Trump campaign discussing plans to appoint own state electors, no matter the results [View all] live love laugh Oct 2020 OP

A nonstarter. Most of those states have Dem governors. NYC Liberal Oct 2020 #1

Yup; he'll never pull it off in any state that matters. lagomorph777 Oct 2020 #2

Could the argument be made.... lastlib Oct 2020 #18

In most states, thre are specified rules for how electors are chosen - Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #30

I'm pretty sure that every state constitution mirrors the federal one NYC Liberal Oct 2020 #32

Federal Law, Sir The Magistrate Oct 2020 #41

Thank you, Sir! lastlib Oct 2020 #50

That doesn't matter, according to their theory... regnaD kciN Oct 2020 #34

and now you also understand why Trump wants his new Supreme Court Justice TheRealNorth Oct 2020 #42

and that still contravenes stopdiggin Oct 2020 #49

Florida and Arizona have 40 electoral votes between them NewJeffCT Oct 2020 #39

Even if the Dems did this in 2016 and HRC were in the WH as a result, no_hypocrisy Oct 2020 #3

The votes in those states have to be overwhelming. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2020 #4

Not only will the governors stop this, madaboutharry Oct 2020 #5

Do you think that Rod DeSantis would do the right thing in Florida? Chainfire Oct 2020 #33

"Protecting the will of the people" by NameAlreadyTaken Oct 2020 #6

They mean "protecting the will of THEIR people." catbyte Oct 2020 #12

Remember "Bazarro World" in the Superman comics in the 60s? Chainfire Oct 2020 #36

You Have To Know Who's A Real American And Who Isn't, Sir The Magistrate Oct 2020 #43

Nonsense and designed to suppress voter turnout. Statistical Oct 2020 #7

They'd have full-scale riots on their hands if they tried a coup like that in Michigan. catbyte Oct 2020 #8

now you understand why Trump told the Proud Boys TheRealNorth Oct 2020 #44

I'm in NC. barbtries Oct 2020 #47

Warning: This is why he's acting like he doesn't need the votes. Because he doesn't. n/t CousinIT Oct 2020 #9

This bothers the hell out of me. lastlib Oct 2020 #10

Win big if the best thing non lawyers can do. Statistical Oct 2020 #13

Read my note above... regnaD kciN Oct 2020 #37

I know some people here are bothered by this talk TheRealNorth Oct 2020 #48

So obviously illegal that Progressive dog Oct 2020 #11

Each political party appoints their own electors LeftInTX Oct 2020 #14

If all of those states were stolen, Biden would have to win OH, IA, and GA or just TX Renew Deal Oct 2020 #15

Sorry, but it would definitely be worth it. EndlessWire Oct 2020 #24

if they steal it this time.... TheRealNorth Oct 2020 #45

In your scenario the democrats cave, yet again. not_the_one Oct 2020 #46

I'm saying it's not worth it for them. Renew Deal Oct 2020 #53

this is war against Democracy. samsingh Oct 2020 #16

If he even TRIES this approach, it is time for a general strike and 247 million protesters Moostache Oct 2020 #17

I agree I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2020 #22

Just stand back and look at all the confusion, rule changes and poll watcher threats... Frustratedlady Oct 2020 #19

Wrong headline gristy Oct 2020 #20

Most states are adjourned for the year. LiberalFighter Oct 2020 #21

It is legally past time for FL to change the law on this anyway obamanut2012 Oct 2020 #26

Both chambers of the General Assembly are R controlled in PA Cosmocat Oct 2020 #35

Texas and its 38 electoral votes going to Biden at 11 PM eastern ends any thought of this nt liskddksil Oct 2020 #23

third time posted TODAY alone obamanut2012 Oct 2020 #25

Thanks I didn't know --will delete live love laugh Oct 2020 #27

You should leave the post up. Posts rise and fall in the forum, so its hard to know every topic liskddksil Oct 2020 #28

Ok 👍🏾 live love laugh Oct 2020 #31

This isn't going to happen peggysue2 Oct 2020 #29

Would be framed as what...? Grins Oct 2020 #38

If the polls were showing Trump ahead or a close race, they would not be considering this. Yavin4 Oct 2020 #40

florida would hand everything to him DonCoquixote Oct 2020 #51

Fear porn headline Thrax Oct 2020 #52