Relatively unknown Republican Representative Mike Johnson, from Louisiana’s 4th congressional district, is now Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and, quite possibly, on a fast track for more. If, for any reason, Donald Trump does not wind up with the Republican nomination for President, this relatively unknown backbencher could instantly become the GOP favorite to challenge Joe Biden or whoever the Democratic nominee is for President. Assuming one considers an election denier and schemer flawed, he could be a formidable but seriously flawed candidate.
Democrats have recently enjoyed pitching electoral college reform when it suits them, even going so far as to rally faithless electors in 2016. Why is asking electors to break their oaths to voters, and in the case of 33 states asking electors to actually break the law, any less shameful than what election deniers attempted in 2020? Keep in mind I didn’t ask how are they different... I understand faithless vs alternate electors are two different animals. I’m knowingly using whataboutism to ask: Why is it any less shameful for one party to attempt to alter the results of the election than the other? Not a Trump supporter, by the way.
I appreciate the detail description of Johnson's actions post the 2020 election. While politics may prevent such happening, I would like to see him interviewed on the subject with all the facts in hand as to what happened and when. Clearly, we cannot stand another administration with Trump at the helm when you consider his behavior since 2020. I'm a strong supporter of No Labels and its 'insurance policy' - if needed.
Democrats have recently enjoyed pitching electoral college reform when it suits them, even going so far as to rally faithless electors in 2016. Why is asking electors to break their oaths to voters, and in the case of 33 states asking electors to actually break the law, any less shameful than what election deniers attempted in 2020? Keep in mind I didn’t ask how are they different... I understand faithless vs alternate electors are two different animals. I’m knowingly using whataboutism to ask: Why is it any less shameful for one party to attempt to alter the results of the election than the other? Not a Trump supporter, by the way.
Hal this is a little far-fetched don't you think?
I appreciate the detail description of Johnson's actions post the 2020 election. While politics may prevent such happening, I would like to see him interviewed on the subject with all the facts in hand as to what happened and when. Clearly, we cannot stand another administration with Trump at the helm when you consider his behavior since 2020. I'm a strong supporter of No Labels and its 'insurance policy' - if needed.