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To: RichardMoore

> The 12 amendment says that the winner must have a majority of all votes in the electoral college

The key here is all “appointed” rather than “potential” votes. Thus, if some state, through internal chaos, failed to appoint its electors, the majority required would fall below 270. Of course, that doesn’t mean Hillary’s lawyers would accept that fact, but it seems nonetheless straightforwardly presented in the amendment text.


24 posted on 12/18/2016 7:27:48 PM PST by XEHRpa
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To: XEHRpa

That is correct, Those votes dont automatically go to the other nominee.

Now in some states I understand it is a felony to not vote for the winner of that state.


28 posted on 12/18/2016 8:14:11 PM PST by crz
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