So, you're telling me that Delaware is the only state thus far to certify? Imagine that, Nov 5th, just two days after the election... Oh, and look, Virginia, where I am sure nothing untoward took place, certifies tomorrow. How convenient!
There are several different dates. Each state has their own deadline, but the federal Electoral Count Act specifies the "safe harbor" date for certification of EVs -- which is December 8, 2020.
A state can still certify EVs after that. But, if they meet the safe harbor deadline and follow their legal process, Congress cannot challenge it during the EV count in January.
If certified after the safe harbor date, a Congressman or Senator can submit a challenge. If the state doesn't follow a legal process, they can also challenge. Pennsylvania in particular could be interesting, as they ignored an order from SCOTUS prior to election day to segregate the ballots that arrived late. There are lots of legal questions in both PA and WI.
But, the challenge process probably won't help Trump. The House and Senate would vote separately whether to accept PA's EVs. Even presuming that Republicans would vote against it (a very narrow majority at the moment, and I think only one squishy RINO could block it), the tiebreaker vote would go to the PA (or WI) governor, and you can guess how that would turn out.
I'll reiterate that this is during the counting of EVs. This is a process that must be completed before it could be determined whether either Trump or Biden have a majority of EVs (and potentially put the election in the hands of Congress).
If there are issues with the electors sent to congress on the 14th, we enter a Constitutional crisis.
My take months ago was that regardless of the election outcome, the commies would cause a stink with electors on the 14th to throw the whole process into complete chaos.
I'm betting win over 270 prior to Dec 14th, but some swing States will still send democrat (communist) electors to gum up the works.
I hope I am right about a Trump win, but wrong about the commies....
Bush vs. Gore was decided on December 12th, last day to certify.
That was Florida's final cert date correct?
Officially it is the 23rd of November, but I think granted with extensions, any state can go to the 12th (for such reasons as this). https://ballotpedia.org/Election_results_certification_dates,_2020
Oh I never knew that was called that or that it was by Toto.
Woah woah woah
I came here just for this. Thank you, pede. :)
So, you're telling me that Delaware is the only state thus far to certify? Imagine that, Nov 5th, just two days after the election... Oh, and look, Virginia, where I am sure nothing untoward took place, certifies tomorrow. How convenient!
Well ill laugh if they reverse it
There are several different dates. Each state has their own deadline, but the federal Electoral Count Act specifies the "safe harbor" date for certification of EVs -- which is December 8, 2020.
A state can still certify EVs after that. But, if they meet the safe harbor deadline and follow their legal process, Congress cannot challenge it during the EV count in January.
If certified after the safe harbor date, a Congressman or Senator can submit a challenge. If the state doesn't follow a legal process, they can also challenge. Pennsylvania in particular could be interesting, as they ignored an order from SCOTUS prior to election day to segregate the ballots that arrived late. There are lots of legal questions in both PA and WI.
But, the challenge process probably won't help Trump. The House and Senate would vote separately whether to accept PA's EVs. Even presuming that Republicans would vote against it (a very narrow majority at the moment, and I think only one squishy RINO could block it), the tiebreaker vote would go to the PA (or WI) governor, and you can guess how that would turn out.
I'll reiterate that this is during the counting of EVs. This is a process that must be completed before it could be determined whether either Trump or Biden have a majority of EVs (and potentially put the election in the hands of Congress).
Legal battle seems to end on December 14th, beyond that date it looks like its a political battle.
If there are issues with the electors sent to congress on the 14th, we enter a Constitutional crisis.
My take months ago was that regardless of the election outcome, the commies would cause a stink with electors on the 14th to throw the whole process into complete chaos.
I'm betting win over 270 prior to Dec 14th, but some swing States will still send democrat (communist) electors to gum up the works.
I hope I am right about a Trump win, but wrong about the commies....
This election may be decided by congress on January 6th, 2021.
Better watch their ass, or it will be decided by We the People shortly thereafter.
A fraudulent Congress put in place by fraudulent votes?
Not happening.