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getagrip_already

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14. It's still considered a fringe theory.......

Reply to PoliticAverse (Reply #10)

Mon Jun 20, 2022, 09:18 AM

Jun 2022

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2022/03/18/contentious-fringe-legal-theory-could-reshape-state-election-laws

It's not just what is written in the constitution, a lot of these actions violate state law, which requires courts to get involved to resolve.

This ruling would give republican states a virtual lock on the electoral college, as well as federal election results.

What if they pass a law that says all candidates for statewide or federal office must be approved by the legislature? How many good candidates of ours would even appear on ballots?

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Help me out here. I'm confused about the New Mexico county that was ordered by NM. SC to ratify! [View all] bluestarone Jun 2022 OP

It's a scary thought duhneece Jun 2022 #1

Sorry to hear this! bluestarone Jun 2022 #3

The two week sentence on a misdemeanor and time served was a real deterrent. Hugin Jun 2022 #12

Either the courts would have to decide who the candidate is, or there would be no candidate. PoliticAverse Jun 2022 #2

How many appeals would that take? (TY for you're reply) bluestarone Jun 2022 #4

You'd have a sort of repeat of the Gore vs Bush court case, with the Supreme Court deciding... PoliticAverse Jun 2022 #5

according to kagro in the morning on kos..... getagrip_already Jun 2022 #8

The issue is the Constitution specifically gives the power to legislatures... PoliticAverse Jun 2022 #10

It's still considered a fringe theory....... getagrip_already Jun 2022 #14

Qualification for candidacy isn't in "times, places and manner". The Supreme Court has... PoliticAverse Jun 2022 #15

I do not know about any other Texas county but I can not imagine yellowdogintexas Jun 2022 #6

Agree with you here! Strange, for sure bluestarone Jun 2022 #7

see reply 8 above... getagrip_already Jun 2022 #9

Their objective is to make voters think Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #11

I think that's the plan for the midterms. jalan48 Jun 2022 #13