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Takket

(23,881 posts)
Mon Jun 29, 2026, 12:45 PM Jun 29

Is this crazy? Or crazy like a Fox?

Alito's argument – that counting ballots after Election Day means "the electorate’s choice does not occur on election day, and the federal election-day statutes are violated" – is some of the dumbest reasoning I have ever seen. The "choice" doesn't occur at the time of counting!

James Downie (@jamescdownie.bsky.social) 2026-06-29T14:19:01.305Z
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Is this crazy? Or crazy like a Fox? (Original Post) Takket Jun 29 OP
Is alito arguing in favor of doing away with the electoral college? UpInArms Jun 29 #1
That would require exposure to facts Grolph_ Jun 29 #2

UpInArms

(55,710 posts)
1. Is alito arguing in favor of doing away with the electoral college?
Mon Jun 29, 2026, 12:47 PM
Jun 29

Because it was created because of logistics involving getting votes to Washington on time from far flung regions

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