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Mike 03

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3. It's a good thing that they are doing this; they are not the only group war-gaming
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 08:34 AM
Aug 2020

such scenarios. I hope they are including lawyers in these sessions, especially (obviously) Constitutional lawyers, and also taking into account the reactions and actions of leaders of allied countries, because they can play a role as well by immediately recognizing Biden as the POTUS elect.

As these games deepen, maybe they can think about a possible reaction/role of Chief Justice Roberts and former living presidents. Thomas Friedman has been saying for years there could be a vital role for them in the event Trump spins out of control and we face a Constitutional Crisis. (I think we've been in a Constitutional Crisis for two years, but most would disagree.)

if my state of Wash threatened to secede because of trump* i would be all for it.. samnsara Aug 2020 #1
The spelling might take a while to get used to though. rzemanfl Aug 2020 #4
Only if California and Oregon can join! Initech Aug 2020 #14
Cascadia Forever!!! nolabear Aug 2020 #16
I don't think I we control enough state delegations in the House to do this. Renew Deal Aug 2020 #2
It's a good thing that they are doing this; they are not the only group war-gaming Mike 03 Aug 2020 #3
Good to see more of these game scenarios. Lot of players, factors, unexpected empedocles Aug 2020 #6
Tweet contains factual errors so take it with a grain of salt. Kaleva Aug 2020 #5
Well, the electors to be voted on are chosen by officials Hortensis Aug 2020 #7
In Mi., electors are chosen by party conventions held throughout the state. Kaleva Aug 2020 #9
Umhm. Better than some ways, but I doubt local Hortensis Aug 2020 #10
Tweet in OP is suggesting a Repub vitory in Mi. but Biden convinces Whitmer to select Biden electors Kaleva Aug 2020 #12
And in MI, it's the SOS, cutting out the Republican legislature Fiendish Thingy Aug 2020 #11
Each party that has a candidate for president on the state ballot submits names for electors. Kaleva Aug 2020 #13
Neither The White House Or Senate Have A Say Me. Aug 2020 #8
Fascinating. I am glad they are seriously considering these scenarios. Hekate Aug 2020 #15
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