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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Analysis: Mike Johnson's Speakership Raises Concerns Over Election Integrity"

Mike Johnson, the new US House Speaker, has gained attention for his efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election defeat. However, analysts say that he will have little ability to interfere with the 2024 presidential election unless he refuses to follow the law. Johnson, a conservative Republican, has voted against abortion and same-sex marriage and has defended his state's ban on same-sex marriage in the past. He crafted a legal brief, signed by 125 other House Republicans, seeking to persuade the Supreme Court to reject election results from contested states. While he may have a more prominent position in 2025 if Republicans retain control of the House, his ability to influence the outcome of the Electoral College process would still be limited.

via Reuters|

#2020-election #electoral-count-reform-act #mike-johnson

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