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radius777

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21. States can't arbitrarily refuse to certify results,

Reply to Drunken Irishman (Reply #9)

Thu Nov 19, 2020, 01:34 PM

Nov 2020

as courts will step in at that point.

AFAIK all of the states in question have already passed laws stating that the electors are to be chosen by the party of the candidate who wins the state's popular vote. IOW, legislatures have already decided that the will of the people will determine the electors. The legislatures can only choose directly if the election should 'fail' and be unable to be certified, which again can only occur if there are serious problems (beyond the typical minor election issues), which a court would have to rule on.

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And what does Trump gain? C_U_L8R Nov 2020 #1

Grift jcgoldie Nov 2020 #6

He's still raking in donations. nt. Mariana Nov 2020 #15

Silly me, thinking Trump cared about his reputation. C_U_L8R Nov 2020 #17

We need a fine on the apparent loser Marthe48 Nov 2020 #2

He's already done that with the cult. underpants Nov 2020 #3

What makes me nervous are faithless electors. blueinredohio Nov 2020 #4

Why? It would take 21+ to throw the election. Drunken Irishman Nov 2020 #7

I don't know, since Trump was elected I trust no one and nothing. blueinredohio Nov 2020 #8

I would worry only if Biden had barely cleared 270. Drunken Irishman Nov 2020 #9

Thanks for all the knowledge, that was something I didn't know. blueinredohio Nov 2020 #10

If for some reason it went to the House we'd lose groundloop Nov 2020 #12

You're talking state house? Not house of representatives. blueinredohio Nov 2020 #16

If it goes to the House, unfortunately, it's likely a win for Trump. Drunken Irishman Nov 2020 #19

States can't arbitrarily refuse to certify results, radius777 Nov 2020 #21

You mean Democrats hand-picked to be loyal, flipping their votes? lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #13

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Except the only place he's creating doubt is among his sycophants Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2020 #22