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4. No, we the people are NOT ready, but the armed services must be.

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from Rachel Maddow: Are we ready for what's coming? [View all] KatyaR Jul 2024 OP

Don't you have to have some sort of reason for not certifying the election? Turbineguy Jul 2024 #1

Yes, their reason is to steal the election. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #2

That's not enough. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #6

mike pence ain't around to stop it this time... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #9

Pence? Wouldn't the current VP be able to stop it? teach1st Jul 2024 #10

Exactly. PCIntern Jul 2024 #14

I was pointing out that the ONLY reason it didn't work last time... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #32

I agree and it really won't matter who is VP this time around, they are going to try and flank us at the county levels Cheezoholic Jul 2024 #21

It isn't Mike Pence, it is Kamala MiniMe Jul 2024 #49

Good post and points TZ.... democratsruletheday Jul 2024 #12

She's not kicking this enough. rubbersole Jul 2024 #20

They're copying Bush/Florida 2000 GoreWon2000 Aug 2024 #56

She is not "off the deep end"; this is not the same situation as J6. This is at county level. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #28

It's not a "yarn." Her fears are quite B.See Jul 2024 #29

A made-up, even nonsensical reason will suffice biophile Jul 2024 #5

They don't actually care, it will create chaos and confusion and that is what Putin wants for Bev54 Jul 2024 #18

K&R Think. Again. Jul 2024 #3

No, we the people are NOT ready, but the armed services must be. elleng Jul 2024 #4

Depends JJ101 Jul 2024 #7

I've been thinking that for weeks. Dave says Jul 2024 #16

since Kamala is the acting VP she's the one who finalizes the vote. But this time the real electors are formerly flying_wahini Jul 2024 #8

I think the thing is... TommyT139 Jul 2024 #17

One step further. Hope22 Aug 2024 #52

oh please Skittles Jul 2024 #11

Be Alert!! EarthAbides Jul 2024 #13

I have been saying the same. Codifer Jul 2024 #19

Welcome to DU, EarthAbides. calimary Jul 2024 #34

Yes we are ready. Biden will still be president Solomon Jul 2024 #15

"Official acts" fierywoman Jul 2024 #22

Biden might have to put on the shades SomedayKindaLove Jul 2024 #23

Agree. Codifer Jul 2024 #24

Maddow is right. A number of us B.See Jul 2024 #25

70 pro-trump swing state election officials pat_k Jul 2024 #26

We were ready in 2021.This time, 22 different state judges can force them to certify if they fail to present ancianita Jul 2024 #27

We were definitely NOT ready in 2021... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #33

The OP is about RM & STATE certification, remember? Comparing what happened in DC under Trump's jurisdiction ancianita Jul 2024 #36

You are absolutely wrong... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #38

You are absolutely uninformed and wrong ancianita Jul 2024 #42

I would say we should check back with each other over the holidays but ... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #50

Agree. That said, ancianita Aug 2024 #55

Why do you think what the law says would matter to rightwingers? Think. Again. Aug 2024 #57

The only reason the coup even was a viable threat Lokee11 Jul 2024 #43

There's no doubt in my mind they'll try something like this. MiKenMi33 Jul 2024 #30

I wouldn't count on the attorney general for any help. lees1975 Jul 2024 #44

According to their own claims, as Vice President... Hieronymus Phact Jul 2024 #31

AZ Dipshits Already tried this.. Desert Dog Jul 2024 #35

Not enough, we need to do all we can to prevent whatever they try from succeeding. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #39

Arizona Republicans just ousted the last of the state officials and legislators who defended the election process. lees1975 Jul 2024 #45

If the state or at county levels don't certify the vote, they risk missing a deadline that allows their votes PortTack Jul 2024 #37

The rightwing will use their rightwing courts and judges to over-ride the electoral act. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #40

always something new to worry about RussBLib Jul 2024 #41

You'd better believe they're going to try something big. lees1975 Jul 2024 #46

Arizona ousted the last of its Republican officials who defended the election integrity. lees1975 Jul 2024 #47

I predict a riot Charmin One Jul 2024 #48

So... BrianTheEVGuy Aug 2024 #51

You describe the chaos they hope to sow intrepidity Aug 2024 #53

You're falling short BrianTheEVGuy Aug 2024 #54

Tired of this amorphous threat; how would it work exactly, besides sowing chaos? scipan Aug 2024 #58