4050 Grassley's office clarifies that he was meaning to explain what would happen if Pence had to step away during Wednesday's proceedings to count Electoral College votes. "Every indication we have is that the vice president will be there," Grassley's office said. (twitter.com) posted 100 days ago by axolotl_peyotl 100 days ago by axolotl_peyotl +4051 / -1 137 comments share 137 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (137) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 61 ▼ – StableGeniusNJ 61 points 100 days ago +63 / -2 It means nothing. Grassley was saying that he would preside over the Congress IN THE EVENT Pence didn't show up. Fake news reported Pence won't preside. permalink save report block reply ▲ 4 ▼ – alcowiggles 4 points 100 days ago +5 / -1 Except that Grassley also said "We don't expect him to be there..." permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 4 ▼ – PepeTrump2024 4 points 100 days ago +4 / -0 Just to play devil's advocate, expect can mean require or predict. Mom : I expect you to be there at 5:00! (requirement) Me : I expect there will be a LOT of pedes in DC with guns...... (prediction) He COULD have been saying "We don't need him, I can do it" instead of "We don't think he'll come, I can do it". permalink parent save report block reply
It means nothing. Grassley was saying that he would preside over the Congress IN THE EVENT Pence didn't show up. Fake news reported Pence won't preside.
Except that Grassley also said "We don't expect him to be there..."
Just to play devil's advocate, expect can mean require or predict.
Mom : I expect you to be there at 5:00! (requirement)
Me : I expect there will be a LOT of pedes in DC with guns...... (prediction)
He COULD have been saying "We don't need him, I can do it" instead of "We don't think he'll come, I can do it".