About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors

[Doctor Phibes]

The idea that a single man who by definition is not expected to be objective could have the power to overturn a Presidential election doesn't exactly make much sense.
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Whether it's actually the case or not, it's an absolutely ludicrous concept.

[Jolly]

@doctor-phibes said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:

The idea that a single man who by definition is not expected to be objective could have the power to overturn a Presidential election doesn't exactly make much sense.
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Whether it's actually the case or not, it's an absolutely ludicrous concept.

If I read things correctly, Pence is tasked with handing over results. The VP does not have the power to change those results. At best, he could sit on them for a day or three.

[Doctor Phibes]

@jolly said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:

@doctor-phibes said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:

The idea that a single man who by definition is not expected to be objective could have the power to overturn a Presidential election doesn't exactly make much sense.
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Whether it's actually the case or not, it's an absolutely ludicrous concept.

If I read things correctly, Pence is tasked with handing over results. The VP does not have the power to change those results. At best, he could sit on them for a day or three.

Somebody needs to tell President Trump.

[jon-nyc]

Well, Trump’s Trump.

But Cruz and Hawley know better.

[Axtremus]

@jon-nyc said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:

But Cruz and Hawley know better.

They should yet they don’t act like it.
Cowards destroying the GOP
Worse than treason : No amount of rationalizing can change the fact that the majority of the Republican Party is advocating for the overthrow of an American election.

[Jolly]

It's a crooked election.

[Loki]

Treason, sedition, end of democracy.

The only thing I am curious about is what is the next level of rhetoric? I am not creative enough to know what else can be imagined to scare sheep.

[Renauda]

@jolly said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:

It's a crooked election.

You and one or two others here keep saying that. I really doubt it.

[Copper]

@axtremus said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:

@jon-nyc said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:

But Cruz and Hawley know better.

They should yet they don’t act like it.
Cowards destroying the GOP
Worse than treason : No amount of rationalizing can change the fact that the majority of the Republican Party is advocating for the overthrow of an American election.

You misspelt crooked.

[jon-nyc]

@loki said in About the emergent GOP theory that the VP has unilateral power to reject state electors:

Treason, sedition, end of democracy.

The only thing I am curious about is what is the next level of rhetoric? I am not creative enough to know what else can be imagined to scare sheep.

It’s sort of implied but you forgot ‘rigged election’.