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The Magistrate

(95,237 posts)
41. Federal Law, Sir
Tue Oct 6, 2020, 02:17 PM
Oct 2020

Dictates that a slate of electors must have certification by the state's governor to vote. Governor no sign, elector no vote. Passed in the wake of the 1876 fiasco.

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
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