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re: Maine joins unConstitutional National Popular Vote states

Posted on 4/17/24 at 1:59 pm to
Posted by RobbBobb
Matt Flynn, BCS MVP
Member since Feb 2007
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Posted on 4/17/24 at 1:59 pm to
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Statutory analysis is now on the long list of things you've proven you shouldn't attempt. We'll slot it right under "making up stories bout driving in Florida"

Maybe you should have held your trigger finger before hitting submit. It confirms that yet again you are clueless as to the actual written law

Heres a link to the Election Act of 1845 that states word for word that electors will be chosen by elections in the states, held on the same day
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And provided, also, when any state shall have held an election for the purpose of choosing electors, and shall fail to make a choice on the day aforesaid, then the electors may be appointed on a subsequent day in such a manner as the State shall by law provide

Gotta vote first, sport

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Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
425408 posts
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:02 pm to
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Gotta vote first,

Where does the word "vote" appear?

Where does that vote reference the population engaging in the act?


How can Congress overrule the Constitution?
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
425408 posts
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:03 pm to
You need to read your link

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when any state shall have held an election f

This is only for states who choose an election path, indicating the statute anticipates other possible appointment paths for Electors.
Posted by OzonaOkapi
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Member since Apr 2024
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Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:04 pm to
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Heres a link to the Election Act of 1845 that states word for word that electors will be chosen by elections in the states, held on the same day
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And provided, also, when any state shall have held an election for the purpose of choosing electors, and shall fail to make a choice on the day aforesaid, then the electors may be appointed on a subsequent day in such a manner as the State shall by law provide
Gotta vote first, sport
The impressive element here is the sheer confidence with which you are utterly wrong.

This post was edited on 4/17/24 at 2:07 pm
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