Texas Sues GA, MI, PA and WI in USSC

[bedlamite]

https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1336409829896843266

https://www.frontpagemag.com/point/2020/12/texas-lawsuit-daniel-greenfield/

Looks like it ain't over yet.

[kgbsquirrel]

Those numbers are actually quite significant.

[AmbulanceDriver]

SCOTUS has accepted the case and has given the defendant States until 3PM Thursday to respond. This just got a lot more interesting......

[cordex]

Even if SCOTUS overturns the results because the elections were in fact illegal per the Constitution, I strongly doubt the state legislatures will change the result.  Much more likely they will meet and confirm Biden and move on.

[Ron]

Even if SCOTUS overturns the results because the elections were in fact illegal per the Constitution, I strongly doubt the state legislatures will change the result.  Much more likely they will meet and confirm Biden and move on.

That means the traitors have won and the social contract is broken beyond repair.

The Democrats are in bed with the Chinese and they attempted a soft coup against Trump for four years.

Using the word treason is not hyperbole but an accurate assessment.

[charby]

I had heard a few states would officially support the lawsuit.  17 is quite a bit.  Might not matter, but it might grab more attention.  I guess the impression the judicial branch is trying hard to ignore the whole thing and hope it goes away.  


The federal courts stick their nose in just about every part of our lives and our Govt these days.  I don't know why elections would be special. 

Perhaps because we are a common law nation vs. civil law?

[TechMan]

Even if SCOTUS overturns the results because the elections were in fact illegal per the Constitution, I strongly doubt the state legislatures will change the result.  Much more likely they will meet and confirm Biden and move on.

So the 4 states who are getting sued and whose legislatures are Republican and 2 of the 4 have asked to be called back into session wouldn't want to change the result?

[MechAg94]

Perhaps because we are a common law nation vs. civil law?

I take it back.  Leftist judges generally seem to have no issue deciding elections.  I am sure they will make up a good reason for whatever they do.

[cordex]

So the 4 states who are getting sued and whose legislatures are Republican and 2 of the 4 have asked to be called back into session wouldn't want to change the result?

Want to?  Sure.
Willing to face the riots and violence from the terrorist arm of the Democratic party if they "change the popular vote" (whether that term is in fact accurate or not)?  I doubt it. 

I'm willing to be proven wrong, though.

[DittoHead]

So the 4 states who are getting sued and whose legislatures are Republican and 2 of the 4 have asked to be called back into session wouldn't want to change the result?

Do they need a court ruling if that's really what they want to do? I understand it would provide some political cover, but that would still put quite a spotlight on them. I suppose at this point (already certified, after safe harbor date) they might, but they probably could have done more earlier if they were willing to.

[MechAg94]

Want to?  Sure.
Willing to face the riots and violence from the terrorist arm of the Democratic party if they "change the popular vote" (whether that term is in fact accurate or not)?  I doubt it. 

I'm willing to be proven wrong, though.

If they are truly not willing to act out of fear of rioters, they ought to just resign.  That is pretty much against their oath of office.

[Ben]

Want to?  Sure.
Willing to face the riots and violence from the terrorist arm of the Democratic party if they "change the popular vote" (whether that term is in fact accurate or not)?  I doubt it. 

I'm willing to be proven wrong, though.

I have to agree. Right or wrong is way down the list here. They are deathly afraid of Portland being played out across the country. Sad.

[RoadKingLarry]

I have to agree. Right or wrong is way down the list here. They are deathly afraid of Portland being played out across the country. Sad.

Let it play out in flyover country, I don't think the outcome would suit the democrats.

[RocketMan]

While it is really cool that Texas is taking this course with the help of so many other states, SCOTUS will likely punt on this case, as well.  They have no stomach for choosing who wins the election.
In addition, the conservative wing of the court is likely wanting to appease the Democrats in the hope they won't pack the court after January, 2021.  The Democrats have made it abundantly clear that is their intention, regardless of what the justices themselves desire.

[Jim147]

If they invalidate those states elections no one would have 270 and it would punt to the house.

[zahc]

If they invalidate those states elections no one would have 270 and it would punt to the house.

Correct. Invalidating the elections simply causes the existing legal process to play out. It's a matter of whether the elections are invalid as a matter of fact and law. Both fact and law seem pretty straightforward, so unless the court can come up with some real gymnastics... we'll see.

[dogmush]

While it is really cool that Texas is taking this course with the help of so many other states, SCOTUS will likely punt on this case, as well.  They have no stomach for choosing who wins the election.
In addition, the conservative wing of the court is likely wanting to appease the Democrats in the hope they won't pack the court after January, 2021.  The Democrats have made it abundantly clear that is their intention, regardless of what the justices themselves desire.

I think if they were going to punt it, they would have.  Instead of requiring a response from the defendant States.

Speaking of.... it's 1530.  Did anyone see what the Defendant's response was?

[MechAg94]

It seems to me that lower level judges deciding the election already happened by allowing Governors/State Judges to change election laws/rules at the last minute.  The question is whether SCOTUS will invalidate that and push those state legislatures to act. 

[WLJ]

If they invalidate those states elections no one would have 270 and it would punt to the house.

Might as well just get used to saying President Biden

[dogmush]

Might as well just get used to saying President Biden

If it goes to the House the thought among the pundits is it will almost certainly flip.  Each state only gets one vote, and [I'm told} there are more republican delegations in the house.

[Angel Eyes]

If it goes to the House the thought among the pundits is it will almost certainly flip.  Each state only gets one vote, and [I'm told} there are more republican delegations in the house.

Yes:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2020/09/28/how-the-house-could-decide-the-presidential-election-electoral-college-tie-contingent-election/?sh=60d7b1f21bb6

A 269-269 Electoral College tie or other dispute that prevents the determination of a clear winner of the presidential election would result in a contingent election, in which it would be decided by the House of Representatives, while the vice presidential race is decided by the Senate, the 12th Amendment stipulates.

While each senator gets a vote for the vice president, the House vote is determined by state delegation rather than individual lawmaker—so each state, from Alaska’s one delegate to Texas’ 36 delegates, all only get one vote each.

Democrats have a majority in the House with individual lawmakers, but Republicans hold the majority of state delegations: 26 states have a GOP majority, 22 states have a Democratic majority, while there’s a tie in Pennsylvania and the Michigan delegation has seven Democrats, six Republicans and Independent Rep. Justin Amash.

ETA: even if the House votes to elect Biden, the Senate is almost certain to elect Pence for VP.  So if Biden resigns or is otherwise unable to fulfill his Presidential duties ...

[Hawkmoon]

Once this debacle is finally over, I hope The History Guy on YouTube does a video on it.

"The Presidential election of 2020. It was history ... that deserves to be remembered." [Adjusts bow tie]

[Brad Johnson]

ETA: even if the House votes to elect Biden, the Senate is almost certain to elect Pence for VP.  So if Biden resigns or is otherwise unable to fulfill his Presidential duties ...

That.
Would.
Be.
EPIC!

Brad

[dogmush]

ETA: even if the House votes to elect Biden, the Senate is almost certain to elect Pence for VP.  So if Biden resigns or is otherwise unable to fulfill his Presidential duties ...

I didn't realize the Senate voted for VP.  This is my new favorite possible outcome.  Oh Gods, the lulz.

[kgbsquirrel]

I didn't realize the Senate voted for VP.  This is my new favorite possible outcome.  Oh Gods, the lulz.

Biden gets 25th'd before he can even swear in.