If the electoral count remains uncertain enough to deprive either Trump or Biden of a majority in the Electoral College, then the 12th Amendment orders that “the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President.”
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So it seems like Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats would get to pick the winner. But not so fast, said the framers, who feared congressional control of the executive. Rather than allow a simple majority vote, the Constitution requires that the House choose the President by voting as state delegations. If the House decides the Presidency, Delaware would have the same number of votes as California.
I just listened to Ted Cruz, Mo Brooks, Jim Jordan, Vernon Jones and Marjorie Taylor Greene talking to Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Futures.
First, kudos to them for stepping forward, taking a stand and speaking out on national TV.
Second, what do they think they are doing? They were all talking about a plan they know is not viable. They were talking about getting a House and Senate vote after two-hour debates on each contested state when they know they don't have the votes. This is obviously not a viable option expecting so many old politicians to change their minds in 72 hours.
The viable options left are:
Pence not counting fake elections (outlined above as explained by two legal scholars)
Three legislatures blocking the fake elections (in contested swing states)
Trump enforcing the 2018 Executive Order
The Legislature option is best because the law behind it is not contested and it would come first (therefore avoids the riskier remaining options).
The Pence option could be contested (as 'unconstitutional') but it has historical precedent and Pence knows they have the votes in the House.
The Trump option could be contested (as 'unconstitutional') and may not have sufficient legal precedent, but because of how controversial it would be it has to be the choice of last resort.
State Delegations cannot vote renegade ie., Republican state delegation must vote R And Dems vote D. That’s why if Pence rejects tge electors from contested states, neither Trump or Biden has 270 Electoral votes so it must go to a contingent election which means Congress votes for President. Then Trump wins 30 to 20!
BINGO!!! The House and Senate are invited to WITNESS/WATCH as the Senate President counts the Constitutional ballots. Btw that's not necessarily going to be Pence. It could be the Senate president pro tempore.
It's not a legal trick. It's the 12th Amendment to the Constitution.
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Not necessarily. Under the 12th Amendment, the full Senate then votes on the Vice Presidential position. Which is why GA is so important at this.
Thinking the House would vote in Trump, LOL
"Chinese Dictators Hate Him"
I just listened to Ted Cruz, Mo Brooks, Jim Jordan, Vernon Jones and Marjorie Taylor Greene talking to Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Futures.
First, kudos to them for stepping forward, taking a stand and speaking out on national TV.
Second, what do they think they are doing? They were all talking about a plan they know is not viable. They were talking about getting a House and Senate vote after two-hour debates on each contested state when they know they don't have the votes. This is obviously not a viable option expecting so many old politicians to change their minds in 72 hours.
The viable options left are:
Pence not counting fake elections (outlined above as explained by two legal scholars)
Three legislatures blocking the fake elections (in contested swing states)
Trump enforcing the 2018 Executive Order
The Legislature option is best because the law behind it is not contested and it would come first (therefore avoids the riskier remaining options).
The Pence option could be contested (as 'unconstitutional') but it has historical precedent and Pence knows they have the votes in the House.
The Trump option could be contested (as 'unconstitutional') and may not have sufficient legal precedent, but because of how controversial it would be it has to be the choice of last resort.
How many states do we have and them. I keep hearing different numbers.
30 Republican States 20 Democrat States. 1 vote per state delegation.
Thanks. Would you happen to know if these states would be loyal or rats like Romney or Mitch
State Delegations cannot vote renegade ie., Republican state delegation must vote R And Dems vote D. That’s why if Pence rejects tge electors from contested states, neither Trump or Biden has 270 Electoral votes so it must go to a contingent election which means Congress votes for President. Then Trump wins 30 to 20!
Ahhhhhh Gotcha. Thanks for clearing that up for me pede
Majority Republican.
but unlike democrats we have hidden RINOs
i know that, I was wondering if anyone had a number
BINGO!!! The House and Senate are invited to WITNESS/WATCH as the Senate President counts the Constitutional ballots. Btw that's not necessarily going to be Pence. It could be the Senate president pro tempore.