Posted on 12/06/2020 8:48:32 AM PST by weston
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield says he will not attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential election in Michigan.
In a statement released hours before Electoral Voters cast the state’s 16 votes for the Presidency, Chatfield says having state lawmakers decide the outcome “unpresidented.”
“I can’t fathom risking our norms, traditions and institutions to pass a resolution retroactively changing the electors for Trump, simply because some think there may have been enough widespread fraud to give him the win,” said Chatfield.
Michigan’s Electoral Voters are scheduled to cast their ballots at 2 p.m. Watch it live here.
Read the full statement by Speaker Chatfield below.
“I was raised to respect our system of government and appreciate God for the blessings He’s given us in this country. Our republic has lasted because of a deeply held belief in our norms and institutions and adherence to our Constitution. Because I love my country, I now teach those same values and lessons to my children.
“I worked hard to get President Trump reelected this year. I did everything I could. He has done an incredible job for our nation. He put our country first and accomplished more than many other presidents have before him. I was all in, and I will be forever thankful for all he has done to make America great again.
“President Trump also had every right to pursue his options and try every legal step available to contest this election. The race for the presidency is not something you take lightly. In Michigan, after reports of fraud, we as the Legislature began our investigations. We wasted no time. We issued subpoenas. We sent record retention letters to clerks. We had hearings. We brought in President Trump’s legal team. Even Dominion is coming in this week. We’ve diligently examined these reports of fraud to the best of our ability.
“There were irregularities with this recent election that need more attention. That is why the Legislature, which is the voice of the people, is still looking into those allegations and giving the people their right to speak and be heard at the state Capitol. Our investigation and hearings will continue. Every single instance of fraud should be uncovered and corrected. Some of the things that occurred in places like Wayne and Antrim County cannot be allowed to happen again if we are to uphold the confidence and integrity of our election system. Election reform will be needed next year.
“If there’s fraud, it needs to be found. Anyone who broke our laws need to be prosecuted. Election integrity makes our country unique. The people of America, whether they win or lose, have peace of mind knowing that the people spoke, the law was followed and that our institutions carry on in accordance with our Constitution. If there’s fraud, we punish it. If there’s not, we move on.
“This has also led to a national conversation over the Legislature’s role in choosing the electors. I’m a states’ rights guy, so I’m happy to have this conversation. But the Legislature in Michigan chose decades ago to award our electors to the winner of the popular vote. Although many reasonably believe otherwise, I personally believe that the Legislature could pass a resolution changing the manner in which electors are appointed, but the Supreme Court ruled in 2000 that once created, the right to a popular vote for President becomes fundamental, and the exercise of a fundamental right can’t be infringed retroactively for due process reasons. Maybe they were right. Maybe they were wrong. But that was the Court’s decision. And it still stands today.
“Again - I fought hard for President Trump. Nobody wanted him to win more than me. I think he’s done an incredible job. But I love our republic, too. I can’t fathom risking our norms, traditions and institutions to pass a resolution retroactively changing the electors for Trump, simply because some think there may have been enough widespread fraud to give him the win. That’s unprecedented for good reason. And that’s why there is not enough support in the House to cast a new slate of electors. I fear we’d lose our country forever. This truly would bring mutually assured destruction for every future election in regards to the Electoral College. And I can’t stand for that. I won’t.
“I know this isn’t the outcome some want. It isn’t what I want, either. But we have a republic if we can keep it. And I intend to.”
Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield (R)
In other news... State investigators are looking for Lee Chatfields spine.
Strange, I was taught that as a good American you followed the US Constitution, not the Communist Manifesto.
Yep, agree.
Re: Pence’s role ....
Is the objective to bring Biden below 270 so the election is decided one vote/one state in the House?
Here....see this....SamAdams76 explains it well....
https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3915375/posts?page=27#27
Can’t go down that path with you. Sorry.
The paraglider’s sign, in Scotland said....Trump....Well below par.
Thanks.
Sounds like Lee Chatfield has received some silver (or gold!) coins.
Follow the money....to his bank account.
NIKK reports. We decide.
Certified competing slates of electors have only come into play two times before, 1876 and 1960, if I am not mistaken.
Below is an excerpt from my earlier post. Note that I qualify it by saying "IF a state sends two slates of electors..." I trust that the Trump team knows what they are doing and have a game-plan to get these Trump slates certified so that Pence has them on 1/6.
If a state sends two slates of electors, the president of the Senate (VP Pence) may decide which slate to accept. This is one way in which Trump can be re-elected on January 6th. All it would take is for Pence to select the Trump electors in contested states where he believes vote fraud took place. But as I understand it, Pence doesn't even really need a reason. If he has two slates presented from a given slate, he can arbitrarily choose to accept one slate over the other.
There are so many supposed Republicans working against, not only President Trump, but also the two Senate elections in Georgia. I am even more shocked at the anti- Republican Republicans in the swing state governments than I am at the evil in our DOJ and FBI and I was really shocked at the extent there.
I remember when we all discussed this, back when it happened (in Scotland).
Very strange set of circumstances, for sure.
They said that they were the Republican electors there to cast their vote for president. State police declined to let them enter the building or leave votes offered in a manila envelope pic.twitter.com/rNVIwc5ZXC— Riley Beggin (@rbeggin) December 14, 2020
Minus the blatanly fraud votes, in MI, wouldn't these electors' (existing) certification be retroactive? Or, do they have to be re-certified??
Trying to figure out. Thx!
Does the MI certification cancel POTUS’ lawsuits before the SC?
No voting machines should be connected to the internet in any way,
I will obey the laws of Michigan, the United States of America and the directives of my department. I will not consider race, color, or creed when enforcing the law. I will perform my duties with excellence, integrity and courtesy, and conduct myself in a manner that honors those who served before me.
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STATE CONSTITUTION (EXCERPT)
CONSTITUTION OF MICHIGAN OF 1963
ARTICLE XI
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYMENT
§ 1 Oath of public officers.
Sec. 1. All officers, legislative, executive and judicial, before entering upon the duties of their respective
offices, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of this state, and that I will faithfully
discharge the duties of the office of .......... according to the best of my ability. No other oath, affirmation, or
any religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust.
History: Const. 1963, Art. XI, § 1, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964.
Former constitution: See Const. 1908, Art. XVI, § 2
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Deny entry ......the Police has broken their Oath and the Constitution.
This Lee Chatfield (Speaker of MI House) is a smarmy little tyrant wannabe.....
https://twitter.com/LeeChatfield
Good point!
Show of hands: Who thinks KAmala will resign her Senate seat today? :)
Please see my statement below regarding the Electors and the Presidential election. pic.twitter.com/9qGKs1WXL4— Lee Chatfield (@LeeChatfield) December 14, 2020
What a weasel!! He's completely IGNORING the PROVEN fraud!!!!
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