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11. I think even the Republicans won't do that.

Reply to cthulu2016 (Reply #9)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:04 PM

Nov 2012

If you think about it, they have the power to refuse to seat Representatives. Seems like a power they'd love to abuse, but they've never done that:

"Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members..."

Instead what they'll do is simply obstruct legislation for the next four years. Trying to throw out electoral votes to change the election would be a very visible, singular event that everyone would be watching. It's much better for them to just hold up legislation. It's much easier to confuse people that way and blame Obama/Dems for not fixing things.

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Will the House refuse to certify the Election? [View all] cthulu2016 Nov 2012 OP

I actually hope they DO refuse! dchill Nov 2012 #1

Did the House certify the 2000 Election? That seems to be the precedent. Anyone? leveymg Nov 2012 #2

Remember in Fahrenheit 9-11? When no Senator joined the House black caucus members cthulu2016 Nov 2012 #3

There is nothing beneath the Republicans. Scuba Nov 2012 #4

Their talking heads at Faux News brettdale Nov 2012 #5

They made the monster. Now they can try to reason with it. cthulu2016 Nov 2012 #6

They're not going to win either the EC or popular votes. They have nothing but obstruction. leveymg Nov 2012 #8

+1 dchill Nov 2012 #10

It will never happen. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #7

I generally agree, though none would actually be thrown out.. cthulu2016 Nov 2012 #9

I think even the Republicans won't do that. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #11

However... cthulu2016 Nov 2012 #12