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In reply to the discussion: Trump campaign discussing plans to appoint own state electors, no matter the results [View all]The Magistrate
(95,237 posts)41. Federal Law, Sir
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.
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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
They'd have full-scale riots on their hands if they tried a coup like that in Michigan.
catbyte
Oct 2020
#8
Warning: This is why he's acting like he doesn't need the votes. Because he doesn't. n/t
CousinIT
Oct 2020
#9
If all of those states were stolen, Biden would have to win OH, IA, and GA or just TX
Renew Deal
Oct 2020
#15
If he even TRIES this approach, it is time for a general strike and 247 million protesters
Moostache
Oct 2020
#17
Just stand back and look at all the confusion, rule changes and poll watcher threats...
Frustratedlady
Oct 2020
#19
Texas and its 38 electoral votes going to Biden at 11 PM eastern ends any thought of this nt
liskddksil
Oct 2020
#23
You should leave the post up. Posts rise and fall in the forum, so its hard to know every topic
liskddksil
Oct 2020
#28