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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)54. When a state certifies (or doesn't certify) it's votes...
...it would also effect every race on the ballot.
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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