Just spitballing here - "Kraken edition."

[Copper]

The popular vote is only a suggestion.

[Kincaid]

Maybe after Republicans take back the House in 2022 there will be some appetite for real voting reform. Maybe we can get a constitutional amendment passed that formalizes voting so that every voter votes in person, provides either voter ID or a thumbprint, and we never have to worry about the integrity of our elections again.

[George K]

@Kincaid said in Just spitballing here - "Kraken edition.":

Maybe after Republicans take back the House in 2022 there will be some appetite for real voting reform. Maybe we can get a constitutional amendment passed that formalizes voting so that every voter votes in person, provides either voter ID or a thumbprint, and we never have to worry about the integrity of our elections again.

Well, now you're just being silly.

[Jolly]

Once the electors vote, it's a done deal.

But...Can you imagine the blow-back on Biden?

[George K]

@Jolly said in Just spitballing here - "Kraken edition.":

Once the electors vote, it's a done deal.

But...Can you imagine the blow-back on Biden?

That's what I assume.

Is there a mechanism for overthrowing the results of an election, even if illegitimate (again, I'm not saying it is. Just...spitballin')?

[jon-nyc]

Impeachment and conviction.

[Jolly]

@George-K said in Just spitballing here - "Kraken edition.":

@Jolly said in Just spitballing here - "Kraken edition.":

Once the electors vote, it's a done deal.

But...Can you imagine the blow-back on Biden?

That's what I assume.

Is there a mechanism for overthrowing the results of an election, even if illegitimate (again, I'm not saying it is. Just...spitballin')?

I don't think there is aConstitutional remedy...

[George K]

@jon-nyc said in Just spitballing here - "Kraken edition.":

Impeachment and conviction.

I hadn't considered that. But you're right, I think.

[Copper]

You would have to impeach potus and vpotus

And somehow prevent Ms. Pelosi from becoming president when you do.

Maybe impeach Ms. Harris and replace her with Mr. Trump
Then impeach Mr. Biden

[jon-nyc]

If a VP vacancy occurs the president picks the replacement subject to senate approval

[Copper]

Ya sure, like the president is going to know what is going on.

[Axtremus]

Impeachment will not work since the votes are not there.
See https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/55900 .

[Copper]

In this case the votes would be cast by people who want to fix a terrible mistake.

[Jolly]

Or by people with bayonets.

[Mik]

@jon-nyc said in Just spitballing here - "Kraken edition.":

Impeachment and conviction.

Can you impeach based on the actions of others? I would not think so.

[George K]

@Mik said in Just spitballing here - "Kraken edition.":

Can you impeach based on the actions of others?

The House can impeach for whatever reason they perceive to be a "High Crime or Misdemeanor."

[Copper]

All it takes is votes