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PA's state senate majority leader, Jake Corman (R), has said for months that the state legislature plays no role in appointing electors, according to PA law.
But now, facing "pressure" to overturn the results, he's hedging that statement, saying that's in "normal circumstances"
But now, facing "pressure" to overturn the results, he's hedging that statement, saying that's in "normal circumstances"
A Wisconsin GOP state legislator has already endorsed this idea.
"You either have to toss this election out and have a whole new election, or we have our delegates to the Electoral College vote for the person they think legitimately should have won"
https://www.wisn.com/article/gop-lawmaker-suggests-wisconsin-electors-choose-presidential-winner/34622122
"You either have to toss this election out and have a whole new election, or we have our delegates to the Electoral College vote for the person they think legitimately should have won"
https://www.wisn.com/article/gop-lawmaker-suggests-wisconsin-electors-choose-presidential-winner/34622122
Still, there does not currently appear to be a solid effort on the part of any GOP legislature to replace Biden electors with Trump electors.
But we'll have to see if that changes in the weeks ahead as the pressure rises.
But we'll have to see if that changes in the weeks ahead as the pressure rises.
Even if legislatures do decide to make a play, there's a problem — WI, PA, & MI have Dem governors who will veto any attempt to change state laws.
But there's also a potential solution: the Gorsuch/Kav theory that state legislatures, not governors, call the shots in elections
But there's also a potential solution: the Gorsuch/Kav theory that state legislatures, not governors, call the shots in elections
To be clear, this is a far-fetched scenario. It's very unlikely to actually happen. Things look to be on track for Biden.
But again, the two things to watch in the coming weeks are: whether states stay on track for certifications, and how GOP legislators talk about electors
But again, the two things to watch in the coming weeks are: whether states stay on track for certifications, and how GOP legislators talk about electors
