Now, I heard Trump mention January 20th as opposed to December 14th as a deadline. Is he giving himself another month for a favorable SCOTUS ruling? Can they reverse the electors' vote?
Dec 14 is the electors vote but that vote is not certified until Jan 6. Presumably SCOTUS could intervene to invalidate the electors, although I don’t know of examples. Also there is an opportunity for congress members to raise objection prior to certification of the vote on Jan 6.
I think Trump’s best bet is to get a ruling by or before Dec 14th. SCOTUS might demand a review process of ballots with meaningful Republican involvement; or simply invalidate the vote, putting the selection of electors in the hands of the state legislatures (where it technically resides anyway).
Thank you - so he's just stating the facts.
Now, I heard Trump mention January 20th as opposed to December 14th as a deadline. Is he giving himself another month for a favorable SCOTUS ruling? Can they reverse the electors' vote?
Dec 14 is the electors vote but that vote is not certified until Jan 6. Presumably SCOTUS could intervene to invalidate the electors, although I don’t know of examples. Also there is an opportunity for congress members to raise objection prior to certification of the vote on Jan 6.
I think Trump’s best bet is to get a ruling by or before Dec 14th. SCOTUS might demand a review process of ballots with meaningful Republican involvement; or simply invalidate the vote, putting the selection of electors in the hands of the state legislatures (where it technically resides anyway).