The date is set by law. Pence can’t just ignore it.
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I assume you are correct about that.
But what happens if Pence does it anyway? Just declare it so. 10 days should be enough. The only way to stop this is for the Supreme Court to step in.
That’s not going to happen on Jan 6. We should get a few days at least. If the states make the moves we are hoping for quickly the case in front of the Supreme Court would be moot. The Dems would do it in a heartbeat
Deliberately violate the law? What do you think Pence is? A Democrat?