Category: Electoral Vote Count

Rep. Jim Jordan to Challenge Electoral Votes: ‘We Have a Duty to Step Forward’

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said he will challenge the electoral votes on Jan. 6 because Democrats weaponized mail-in ballot initiatives in key states to create “confusion” and “chaos.” “The ultimate arbiter here, the ultimate check and balance is the United States Congress and when something is done in an unconstitutional fashion, which happened in several…


Trump in ‘Good Position’ for Electoral Vote Showdown: Grennell

President Donald Trump is in a “really good position” for Wednesday’s challenge in Congress, said former Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell. “The Democrats have moved from there’s not any fraud, to there’s not widespread [fraud], and now their new mantra is there is ‘not enough fraud to overturn’ the election,” Grenell told Newsmax, adding that…


Sen. David Perdue Urges GOP Senators to Object to Electoral College Votes

Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) called on his GOP colleagues to object to key states’ electoral votes for Joe Biden during the Joint Session of Congress on Jan. 6, coming just two days before the Senate runoff election for two Georgia seats. Perdue told Fox Business Sunday that he won’t be certified as a sitting senator…


Rep. Louie Gohmert Reacts to His Lawsuit Against Pence Being Dismissed

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) reacted to a judge dismissing his electoral-vote-related lawsuit, suggesting that courts’ refusal to hear it means that conservatives don’t have any legal recourse moving forward. As a result, according to Gohmert, more and more Americans may resort to violence and threats to get what they want. He argued that it’s because…


‘We Have an Obligation to Voters’: Sen. Cruz Says Emergency Audit Needed to Probe Fraud

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) elaborated on his Electoral College challenge when the Joint Session of Congress convenes on Jan. 6, saying that it is contingent on whether an emergency audit is performed to determine whether allegations of fraud during the Nov. 3 election are valid. Cruz and 11 other Republican senators announced they would challenge…


‘I Will Be There’: Trump Announces He’ll Join ‘Historic’ Rally on Jan. 6

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he will join Wednesday’s rally and march as the Joint Session of Congress convenes to count the Electoral College results. Trump for weeks has been urging his supporters to attend the event. “I will be there. Historic day!” the president wrote at around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. It’s the…


‘Morale Is High, Fight’: GOP Rep Says Trump, House Republicans Held Call on Electoral College Rejection

Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) said President Donald Trump and House Republicans held a call to discuss their objection to the Electoral College vote during the Jan. 6 Joint Session of Congress, suggesting their fight is gaining steam. Brooks said that at least 50 lawmakers, including Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), White House chief of staff Mark…


Lankford: Proposed Electoral Commission Would Review 2020 Voting

An electoral commission being proposed by a group of 11 Republican senators would look at alleged irregularities in the Nov. 3, 2020, election process, Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said. Lankford is among the senators who have pledged to object to electoral votes during the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress, unless Congress authorizes a commission to…


Lankford: Proposed Electoral Commission Would Separate Rumors From Facts

The electoral commission proposed by a group of 11 Republican senators would look at alleged election irregularities, Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said Saturday. “They’re gathering all the information and they’re challenging every single thing that’s out there. I mean, everything from Sharpies on ballots in Arizona to suitcases of ballots under tables in Georgia to laws that…


Meadows: Over 100 House Members Plan to Object to Electoral Votes

Over 100 members of the House of Representatives plan on objecting to electoral votes during the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress, according to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. “We’re now at well over 100 House members and a dozen Senators ready to stand up for election integrity and object to certification. It’s…