Pence does not agree the VP can determine which slates of electors are valid on Jan 6th, thinks his role is just to read the certified results, i.e. lead a ceremony to officially declare Biden the victor.
The suit against him was asking the court to clarify that the VP can make the determination. By dismissing the suit, it appears to side with Pence.
Pence does not agree the VP can determine which slates of electors are valid on Jan 6th, thinks his role is just to read the certified results, i.e. lead a ceremony to officially declare Biden the victor.
The suit against him was asking the court to clarify that the VP can make the determination. By dismissing the suit, it appears to side with Pence.
Not true. It just isnt smart to give the courts that power to limit the vp beforehand.
For the track record shows, he might just use his power and watch the scotus let him