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5. We have faithless electors.

Mon Jul 6, 2020, 10:12 AM

Jul 2020

We have faithless electors.
by Amy Howe 10:10 AM

Kalvis Golde
Here is a link to Chiafalo v. Washington: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/19-465_i425.pdf

Kalvis Golde
Here is a link to Colorado v. Baca: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/19-518_6k47.pdf

Bottom line: "A state may enforce an elector's pledge to support his party's nominee--and the state voters' choice--for President."

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SCOTUSblog: Live blog of opinions - Monday, July 6, 2020 [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2020 OP

Kick - will be watching n/t malaise Jul 2020 #1

We have faithless electors. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2020 #5

Wow. So still no taxes? I'm beginning to think something is up. GusFring Jul 2020 #6

It'll be released on the last day of opinions. SoonerPride Jul 2020 #8

Thanks so much for joining, everyone. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2020 #7