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In reply to the discussion: How did the WaPo get a recording of the conversation between Trump and Raffensperger? [View all]Sgent
(5,857 posts)93. Even if venue were met
Sovereign immunity might also come into play since he was acting in is role as SOS at the time. It *might* keep the tapes out of federal courts as evidence but in no way would he be liable for anything.
Note, the above is just speculation.
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How did the WaPo get a recording of the conversation between Trump and Raffensperger? [View all]
Laelth
Jan 2021
OP
I'm thinking he had some major assurances that Trump will not be able to stay in power.
brewens
Jan 2021
#96
Thank you for that info. Your post made me grin from ear to ear! Trump was not just being a
Atticus
Jan 2021
#5
Yep. Raffensberger did it. They may say it was his "office" or Ryan Germany that did it.
Solly Mack
Jan 2021
#7
URGENT: Command from Komrad Putin! Do as I say, not as your sniveling other voices say.
erronis
Jan 2021
#60
He's still a GOPer, and as S.O.S. he's in charge of voter suppression in Georgia
groundloop
Jan 2021
#49
Regardless of law, imho, such a conversation by an elected official should be allowed
lindysalsagal
Jan 2021
#26
Raffensperger should have invited the entire press pool to sit in on the call
SledDriver
Jan 2021
#22
It is legal by the communications act of 1934. Linda Tripp should have been jailed as neither party
LiberalArkie
Jan 2021
#37
You learn VERY EARLY when working in the corporate world - when you're dealing with
bullwinkle428
Jan 2021
#75
the Con will attempt to sue Raffensberger for releasing the recording i'm sure
onetexan
Jan 2021
#82