Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Minnesota doesn't f**k around with with faithless electors (Original Post) Jose Garcia Dec 2016 OP
Is that good or bad? HassleCat Dec 2016 #1
none of these state laws regarding "faithless electors" has been challenged. drray23 Dec 2016 #2
MN cast 10 votes for Hillary uppityperson Dec 2016 #3
Good.. She's the one who was out there on Cha Dec 2016 #4
 

HassleCat

(6,409 posts)
1. Is that good or bad?
Mon Dec 19, 2016, 02:09 PM
Dec 2016

If electors are not allowed to vote their conscience, that means no defections by Trump electors.

drray23

(7,946 posts)
2. none of these state laws regarding "faithless electors" has been challenged.
Mon Dec 19, 2016, 02:10 PM
Dec 2016

There are questions about whether or not these state laws are even constitutional. That has not been tested at the supreme court yet because we never were in a situation where this could arise.
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»Minnesota doesn't f**k ar...