I’ve been very concerned about this as well, especially since she is having a “thank you” party in person with all of her high level donors today and a handful of the GOP seem to be all in on helping out with the timing of the Russian hacking deal. They are up to no good that’s for sure, but I feel none of it will work... and they are burning precious political capital at the same time.
That said consider this:
* Any mass bribery or extortion toward 40 GOP electors would get caught. 1 or 2 no problem, but when you go for 40 someone will record something or go to the police. Remember most of these people are die hard GOP fans.
* Even if she does flip some votes, in most of these states the state legislature will review them and likely correct any funny business in Trump states.
* Because these folks meet at separate places and at slightly different times, their vote plans needs to be coordinated well in advance. So easy to find that out - perhaps the dimwit in TX is a plant to know ahead of time? If not someone on our side should be falsely entertaining the idea of working with them on switching sides if only for the valuable intel available ahead of time. If I were an elector, I’d be glad to be a double agent.
* Even if they do flip a large number, the House will def elect Trump and the Senate Pence.
* If you are worried about that (or Russian hacking) damaging Trump’s mandate, don’t worry about it because Trump only has one speed and it’s “GO.” He’s not going to govern like Bush, looking to evenly split committees in Congress or beg to pass moderate bills. He’ll be on Twitter at 3AM calling out the people in the way of progress.
RightInTheMain, great post! I agree. And well said in saying that Trump’s only speed is “GO.”
As far as a flipped vote going to the House, I know they would elect Trump, but I don’t put it past Obama to try to bring it to himself for the decision by executive action. Even claiming that his favorable ratings entitle him to “continue our progress,” by naming Hillary president. Of course, then there would be total anarchy and rebellion and states would succeed. It’s like a zombie apocalypse in that I don’t want it to happen, but if it did, I can’t say I wouldn’t be a little bit excited. LOL. But I hope things just go smoothly and Trump is POTUS without successful theft from the left.