Trump loyalists in Congress to challenge Electoral College results in Jan. 6 joint session (Update: Insurrectionists storm Congress)(And now what?) (1 Viewer)

[superchuck500]

I guess it's time to start a thread for this. We know that at least 140 members of Congress have pledged to join the objection. Under federal law, if at least one member of each house (HOR and Senate) objects, each house will adjourn the joint session for their own session (limited at two hours) to take up the objection. If both houses pass a resolution objecting to the EC result, further action can take place. If both houses do not (i.e. if one or neither passes a resolution), the objection is powerless and the college result is certified.

Clearly this is political theater as we know such a resolution will not pass the House, and there's good reason to think it wouldn't pass the Senate either (with or without the two senators from Georgia). The January 6 joint session is traditionally a ceremonial one. This one will not be.

Many traditional pillars of Republican support have condemned the plan as futile and damaging. Certainly the Trump loyalists don't care - and many are likely doing it for fundraising purposes or to carry weight with the fraction of their constituencies that think this is a good idea.

https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL32717.pdf

 

[el caliente]

My father came to this country from Cuba looking for freedom and a better life. He made the sacrifice to leave his family and his homeland and start over here in New Orleans, apparently now it’s on my generations shoulder to keep the lights of freedom and a better life burning because these dip shirts storming DC are trying to put out the light.

 

[efil4]

White privilege on full display today. Armed men stormed the US Capitol and not one person was shot in the process. An unarmed black man isn't safe in his car, corner store, in his neighborhood, or in his home. But angry white guys who are angry their guy didn't win an election can storm the seat of our national governing body.

new here?

Its appauling and just so @#$#$#$ true.

 

[Nebaghead]

White privilege on full display today. Armed men stormed the US Capitol and not one person was shot in the process. An unarmed black man isn't safe in his car, corner store, in his neighborhood, or in his home. But angry white guys who are angry their guy didn't win an election can storm the seat of our national governing body.

They did shoot one lady, but yeah it’s night and say how people are being treated.

 

[DJ1BigTymer]

This is...not helpful at all?

All I got from that is trump loves the terrorist that has stormed our nation's Capitol.

 

[wardorican]

Watching on Youtube, Washington Post Live, and they gave a massive disclaimer about how wrong it was, before and after.

Looks like flash bangs are starting, time to move.

It's heating up folks.

 

[wardorican]

White privilege on full display today. Armed men stormed the US Capitol and not one person was shot in the process. An unarmed black man isn't safe in his car, corner store, in his neighborhood, or in his home. But angry white guys who are angry their guy didn't win an election can storm the seat of our national governing body.

One person was shot so far.

 

[EmBeeFiveOhFour]

Never Forget.

Members of The Sedition Caucus

Sen. Ted Cruz (Tex.)
Sen. Josh Hawley (Mo.)
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.)
Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.)
Sen. James Lankford (Okla.)
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis (Wyo.)
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (Ala.)
Sen. Steve Daines (Mont.)
Sen. John Neely Kennedy (La.)
Sen. Bill Hagerty (Tenn.)
Sen. Mike Braun (Ind.)
Sen. Roger Marshall (Kan.)

The House

The members of Congress who objected to Joe Biden's Electoral College win amid Capitol riot

Though Joe Biden won the presidential election, several Trump allies voted to object when Congress met to count Electoral College votes.

www.usatoday.com

I sent a message to Steve Scalise telling whatever staffer screens his e-mails to resign because their boss is a disgrace. I think I'll also make a few calls to him and to John Kennedy's office.

 

[wardorican]

Curfew starts at 6pm. They won't leave.

They will be forced out.

 

[EmBeeFiveOhFour]

 

[The moose]

I sent a message to Steve Scalise telling whatever staffer screens his e-mails to resign because their boss is a disgrace. I think I'll also make a few calls to him and to John Kennedy's office.

Yep I am more that sure all the politicians involved with this will be getting plenty from the people.

 

[samiam5211]

Everyone who trespassed past the first level of barrier should never be allowed to vote again.

 

[wardorican]

DC mayor adding DC police to Capital police to secure and establish a perimeter around the capital grounds. The DC chief of police is personally going to establish command of the Capital building.

She asked and received state police support from Maryland and Virginia.

 

[The moose]

It should be a easy sell.

He endangered all their lives today.

I don't care what party you are affiliated with he endangered your live and the lives of all your staff today.

This is no joke

 

[J-DONK]

Curfew starts at 6pm. They won't leave.

They will be forced out.

Aye, hopefully they submit to a large show of force.

 

[DJ1BigTymer]

Patriots ????

She spelled terrorist wrong.

 

[wardorican]

1100 DC guard members will be deployed.

 

[Optimus Prime]

I feel like this is a Smokey from Friday moment

“How you get fired one week before your last day????”

 

[DaveXA]

DC mayor adding DC police to Capital police to secure and establish a perimeter around the capital grounds. The DC chief of police is personally going to establish command of the Capital building.

She asked and received state police support from Maryland and Virginia.

DC police chief cannot establish control of the Capitol building unless the Capitol Police cedes that control. They can establish a perimeter, but their authority within that perimeter is subject to the jurisdiction of the Capitol Police.