States chose our President through a process known as the electoral college. In almost every state, the laws dictate that the elector must follow the popular vote but those laws had no federal teeth. The elector could, theoretically, vote for whomever they choose, defying the populace & state laws and the federal government would have no choice but to record the vote.
Now the SCOTUS has confirmed that the states have the right to do whatever they decide with faithless electors. This includes cancelling the errant vote and sanctioning the faithless elector.
Personally, I am very glad to hear that the SCOTUS has concluded that the electoral college is clearly defined by the constitution and it works. They confirmed that the states have the authority to elect our federal president and that the electors can't just go off on their own.
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While I watch a 17 year old baseball game, you can click on these links:
- Key phrase in this SCOTUS decision: "Americans passionately disagree about many things. But they are largely united in their disdain for robocalls."
- Four Foot Poo Shooters would be a really fantastic name for a 1990 country western duo.
- Key phrase in tis story: "...being in a situation where you’re being strip-searched and having people look into your body cavities."
- Years ago, I went drinking with a Scotsman. Based on that experience, the one thing I can tell you is this isn't going to end well.
- Between Bolton's book and this one, Trump is probably apoplectic.
- Don't you hate it when guests refuse to leave....
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