6 chapters across the catalog
Senator Amy Klobuchar discussed the updates to the Electoral Count Act intended to prevent interference with ballot certification. She noted that states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin do not begin counting mail-in ballots until election day, which naturally leads to later results. Klobuchar defended the right of states to set their own election laws while acknowledging the public's frustration with the speed of the count.
The massive spending package includes a 10% boost in defense spending and the Electoral Count Act, which aims to clarify the Vice President's ceremonial role in certifying elections. Proponents argue these measures will prevent a repeat of the January 6th Capitol breach, while critics question the constitutionality of some provisions.
Dick Morris, 2024 Election Predictions, Moore v. Harper
Political advisor Dick Morris predicts a 2024 presidential rematch between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in his book The Return. Morris suggests that the Supreme Court case Moore v. Harper will significantly alter election law by empowering state legislatures and bypassing governors. The discussion covers Trump's potential strategy to bypass primary challenges and the impact of legislative control in swing states.
Electoral Count Act Reform, Alternative Elector Slates
Senators Susan Collins and Joe Manchin are negotiating updates to the 1887 Electoral Count Act to clarify the Vice President's ministerial role. The proposed legislation aims to raise the threshold for challenging state electors to 20% of each chamber. The terminology of "fake electors" versus "alternative slates" is examined in the context of the January 6 investigation.
Electoral Count Act, California Mail-in Ballots
The January 6th committee aims to build momentum for amending the Electoral Count Act to restrict the Vice President's role in certifying elections. Concurrently, California is moving toward a permanent 100% mail-in ballot system. Critics argue these shifts, combined with trauma-based media presentations, are designed to fundamentally alter American election mechanics and lock in partisan advantages.
Representative Zoe Lofgren cited the Electoral Count Act of 1887 during the House debate, a law designed to prevent contested elections from spiraling out of control. The hosts discuss the late Jerry Pournelle's theory on how a small group of journalists can control public thought through repetition. They also critique the "amateur hour" production quality of Newsmax and OAN.
