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In reply to the discussion: If Republican trickery with their refusal to certify the election, so the republican house determines the election, [View all]Think. Again.
(18,300 posts)22. I guess you and I will just have to wait and see...
...if, as you say, it "won't happen".
I have less faith that trump won't try to be absolutely awful over the next few months, but I honestly hope it's you that's right, and that despite the fact that last time actually led an armed insurrection and coup attempt against our Capital, this time he will just not try anything.
I sincerely hope you're right.
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If Republican trickery with their refusal to certify the election, so the republican house determines the election, [View all]
JohnSJ
Sep 18
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We came very close to losing our democracy on January 6th, and the republicans in the house are even worse now than they
JohnSJ
Sep 18
#4
It'll be the NEXT House of Repesentatives that is sworn in the beginning of January 2025 so we have to make sure
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Sep 18
#5
January 3rd is when the newly elected House and Senate are supposed to be in place. What happens if they aren't?
JohnSJ
Sep 18
#8
I suspect the lawsuits and other chaos will be started right after the elections on November 5...
Think. Again.
Sep 18
#11
I think any lawsuits started by Trump or his campaign will be for Trump only, not any down ballot candidates.
CrispyQ
Sep 19
#32
How should civilians prepare to fight back against something that won't happen?
Fiendish Thingy
Sep 19
#21
I agree Trump will be "absolutely awful" and will try just about anything
Fiendish Thingy
Sep 19
#23
Let's hope not cuz IMO things will have to be seriously grim before that happens. -nt
CrispyQ
Sep 19
#39
SCOTUS can't. Election law is state law. Law is already written and has been enforced.
lees1975
Sep 19
#33
Good lord, this is at least the third thread fretting about this false notion on the first page of latest threads
Fiendish Thingy
Sep 18
#17
In 2022, Arizona's courts slapped down two county supervisors who failed to certify by the deadline.
lees1975
Sep 19
#35
I have confidence in Harris' and our Democratic leaders.. Not willing to entertain this paranoia.
Chakaconcarne
Sep 20
#63