If Election Goes To The House?

[Martin Hash]

Glide path is Trump wins. Watch if SCOTUS grants cert on the PA suit; if so...

How does Court grant cert? Vote by all 7?

Majority

We know they have Thomas, Alito & Kavanaugh

[Martin Hash]

I’ve been reading that Pence is actually the one on a glide path via the 12th Amendment because Trump would need 33 States to show, and he’ll probably only get 31, which then defaults the presidency to the VP.

[Hanarchy Montanarchy]

Spin up the quantum stabilizers on your reality drives, gentlemen.

The timeline is changing again.

[Martin Hash]

U must not B reading my posts, or R U tired of posting here?

Either discuss the situation intelligently, or not at all. Unless you think I’m just kidding...

[Hanarchy Montanarchy]

Just being jocular.

There is something about the somewhat over-plotted drama and palace intrigue of a Pence presidency through the house that I think is fantastic.

[Martin Hash]

Just being jocular.

There is something about the somewhat over-plotted drama and palace intrigue of a Pence presidency through the house that I think is fantastic.

I went to Law School but was unaware of such Byzantine election gymnastics? I would love to discuss them with someone.

[Hanarchy Montanarchy]

I'd heard of this, but only because I watched VEEP, and I thought it was something they invented for humorous plotting. Never bothered to look into it, since it seemed so unlikely.

The upshot: nothing is too absurd or unlikely to deserve some attention.

[Martin Hash]

Here’s the strategy as I follow it:

A couple States (PA, WI) have a Dem gov but Republican legislature, but the legislature certifies the State’s electors. If they have cover from SCOTUS or substantial evidence of voter fraud, they can decline to certify, meaning Biden doesn’t have the 270 required. This is hardball politics like has never been played before.

Of course, Trump is just a lucky idiot once again.

[Martin Hash]

BTW, if you want to read about it:

U.S. Constitution Article II & 12th Amendment

[Hanarchy Montanarchy]

Here’s the strategy as I follow it:

A couple States (PA, WI) have a Dem gov but Republican legislature, but the legislature certifies the State’s electors. If they have cover from SCOTUS or substantial evidence of voter fraud, they can decline to certify, meaning Biden doesn’t have the 270 required. This is hardball politics like has never been played before.

Of course, Trump is just a lucky idiot once again.

Nobody thinks Trump doesn't play hardball. But, you gotta admit, getting a third SCOTUS was a lucky break - I've read you only need 4 justices for a cert, but that might assume recusals, or not having a full bench, or some other judicial arcana.