I’m doing this from memory, because I researched the process back at the time the events were occurring, so if I get some details wrong, please forgive me. Not going back and revisit! LOL
However, the basic process with the electoral college letters is the electors certify the election and send copies of the letters/certificates to the VP, National Archives, and some other people. What I do remember is that the letters/certificates have to be signed by ALL the electors, and it’s up to the STATE to decide any disagreement regarding the appointment of the electors. I think the National Archives posts the process and requirements on their website. If not the N.A., then it’s posted somewhere.
The letters that were ‘tossed’ were not properly certified.
The decision was made early on by democrats and key republicans alike to "get rid of Trump"...and they did.
After the fraud, Pence was given three opportunities to stand against the theft: the letters from state legislatures requesting a hold on certification (and Constitutionally they override everything else), Ted Cruz's formal request for a two week delay to audit specific counties within specific states and the request from republican senators and representative to allow the objection of certification to go forward on Jan 6.
Pence had the authority to return the certification of electors to the state legislatures -- in fact, I'm unclear on the authority he had under the Constitution to deny these requests.
Pence did not want to fight for the truth, the man or his voters. Period. He openly realigned himself with the swamp --- and he did so estimating this to be his best path to the Oval Office in 2024.
If it's easier, look at this another way: Imagine what could have happened if Pence had through word and action supported the efforts from the President, the legislatures and the voters for a full audit of the contested vote counts --- from the beginning.
Imagine, just imagine, what would have happened if Mike Pence had done the honorable thing for his voters and his nation and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the President through all of this.
He, chose not to. Pence held the keys to righting this election and he willingly, deliberating tossed them to the socialists.
Mike Pence has surrendered any claim to consideration or benefit of the doubt. He has earned the political shunning coming his way.
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Thanks.