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Michigan GOP elector launches website urging vote for Trump
WDIV-TV ^ | December 7, 2016 | Jeff Karoub, The Associated Press

Posted on 12/07/2016 10:58:35 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

DETROIT - A Republican member of the Electoral College from Michigan has created a website urging Donald Trump supporters to rally electors around the president-elect.

Brian Fairbrother, deputy clerk for the Detroit suburb of Shelby Township, launched ElectorsforTrump.com this week. Fairbrother says he and fellow electors have been deluged with missives from people urging them to vote for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton or another Republican.

Fairbrother tells The Associated Press he's received "thousands" of emails and letters. He doesn't believe any of the writers supported Trump....

(Excerpt) Read more at clickondetroit.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Extended News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: electoralcollege; hillary; michigan; trump

1 posted on 12/07/2016 10:58:35 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Probably 2 democratic activists...500 letters each.


2 posted on 12/07/2016 11:01:17 AM PST by DannyTN
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The Electors should save all the information so the threatening liberals can be prosecuted after Trump takes office.


3 posted on 12/07/2016 11:07:26 AM PST by \/\/ayne (I regret that I have but one subscription cancellation notice to give to my local newspaper.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This is the most attention Electors have received since the 12th Amendment was adopted in 1804.


4 posted on 12/07/2016 11:08:21 AM PST by Repeal 16-17 (Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Meh. Not worth the effort. The Donald won. This will be high comedy come January 21st. Either that or we will be in CWII. I suspect it will be the former.


5 posted on 12/07/2016 11:10:39 AM PST by Mr. Douglas (Today is your life. What are you going to do with it?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The electors have no authority to vote except as they were told to do by we the people...


6 posted on 12/07/2016 11:12:13 AM PST by zzwhale
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To: zzwhale
The electors have no authority to vote except as they were told to do by we the people

In 21 States, they are legally free to vote for whomever they want. The political reality is that, with a few exception, Electors vote in accordance with how their parties want them to vote.

7 posted on 12/07/2016 11:23:25 AM PST by Repeal 16-17 (Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Good for him. I already contacted all the electors listed for my state. It’s hypocritical to a radical degree how the Dems/liberals heavily criticize the Republicans for talking about voter fraud, but they’re the ones that always seem to be asking for recounts and claiming fraud.

Consider the following:

- In 2000 in Bush vs Gore, the Dems claimed Bush stole Florida and they still don’t think that Gore lost

- In 2004, liberals claimed that Bush stole Ohio and the Greens even managed to force a recount in a state Bush won by more than 100,000 votes (Jesse Jackson said there was so much fraud that the election there should have been overturned)

- In 2016, liberals seem to want to do recounts everywhere and are falling all over themselves to try to (illegally in many cases) convice electors to vote against Trump, in spite of the fact that they promised to vote for him

But when we as conservatives lost in 2008 and 2012, we were expected to just grin and bear it. I’m really looking forward to December 19th and then REALLY looking forward to January 20th!


8 posted on 12/07/2016 12:01:43 PM PST by No Dems 2016
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To: \/\/ayne

How is this not a felony, to attempt to interfere with a voter’s franchise?


9 posted on 12/07/2016 12:03:42 PM PST by EDINVA
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To: DannyTN

Headline of the Day Poll

What motivates faithless electors who refuse to vote for Trump?

Personal integrity: They are following their consciences
Dishonesty: They are Leftists in disguise
Narcissism: They are seeking attention

Read more: http://www.headlineoftheday.com/#ixzz4SAUfj3cF


10 posted on 12/07/2016 12:15:39 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (Everywhere is freaks and hairies Dykes and fairies Tell me where is sanity?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

http://electorsfortrump.com/


11 posted on 12/07/2016 12:18:06 PM PST by Pollard (TRUMP 2016)
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To: zzwhale

The electors have no authority to vote except as they were told to do by we the people...

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Is that written in all 50 states and DC?


12 posted on 12/07/2016 12:19:13 PM PST by deport
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Bob Beckel tried this in 2000 but with far less effect, only a few hundred threats, I believe. Now they have thousands.


13 posted on 12/07/2016 12:40:26 PM PST by \/\/ayne (I regret that I have but one subscription cancellation notice to give to my local newspaper.)
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Odumbo has divided this country long enough, it is high time American people get over the stupidity and work together to make it a great country again. I am literally SICK OF THEIR BULL CRAP!


14 posted on 12/07/2016 1:14:16 PM PST by DaveA37
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