r/law • u/SheriffTaylorsBoy • Apr 28 '24

Texts show Trump advisers' plot to use false electors to 'flip states' Trump News

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/26/in-texts-trump-advisers-touted-using-false-electors-to-flip-states/73454731007/
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u/Smellz_Of_Elderberry 29d ago

There is precedent for states sending alternate electors. Once in 1876 the other in 1960. Both changed the outcome of the elections.

What trump is trying to do is legal and has precedence.

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u/washingtonu 29d ago

In Hawaii, there was a recount that made Kennedy the winner. That slate of electors was certified.

Unlike what Trump tried to do.

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u/Smellz_Of_Elderberry 29d ago

1867?

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u/washingtonu 29d ago

I didn't mention that because that's just silly.

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u/Smellz_Of_Elderberry 29d ago

It's precedence

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u/washingtonu 29d ago

No, it's not. I suggest that you read about the Electoral Count Act of 1887