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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Tim Scott Avoids Discussing Vice President's Role in Certifying Election"

Sen. Tim Scott, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, declined to answer whether he would have certified the 2020 election if he had been vice president, stating it was a hypothetical question. Scott, who voted in favor of certifying the election results, sidestepped questions about the vice president's role in the certification process. The issue of certification is resurfacing among Republicans, with other potential Trump vice president contenders expressing they would not have certified the results. Legislation has been passed to clarify the vice president's ceremonial role in the certification process, aiming to prevent a repeat of Trump's efforts to reverse his 2020 loss.

via The Associated Press|

#2020-election #certification-process #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

The Implications of Mike Johnson as House Speaker on the 2024 Election

The elevation of Mike Johnson, the new House Speaker, has raised concerns among Democrats about his potential to undermine the 2024 election, given his previous efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. However, as Speaker, Johnson does not have special powers to unilaterally overturn the will of the voters during the certification process. The vice president, not the speaker, presides over the counting of electoral votes, and the Electoral Count Reform Act has tightened safeguards to prevent similar attempts to interfere with the election. While Johnson could still attempt extreme steps to interfere, such as organizing lawsuits or pressuring state boards of elections, it is highly unlikely that he could lead enough Republicans to overturn the election results.

via The New York Times|

#2024-election #certification-process #electoral-count-reform-act