In a surprising turn of events, House Democrats have expressed uncertainty about certifying the election results should former President Donald Trump emerge victorious in the November polls.
This stance has placed them in a precarious position, caught between their previous rhetoric surrounding the January 6 events, their concerns about the 2020 election certification, and their reluctance to concede a straightforward win to Trump.
According to The Post Millennial, a sense of hesitation prevails among some Democrats regarding Trump's potential election victory. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-NY), the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee and a former member of the January 6 committee, stated that he would only certify the election if it was a "free, fair and honest election," echoing sentiments often expressed by advocates of election integrity laws.
However, Raskin harbors doubts about the possibility of Trump securing a fair win. He accused the former president of attempting to manipulate the electoral process, whether by interfering with electoral college counts in Nebraska, tampering with the vote count in Georgia, or imposing other obstacles. "Trump is doing whatever he can to try to interfere with the process," Raskin revealed in an interview.
Raskin, a representative from Maryland, has previously suggested that Trump could not legally be elected president under the 14th Amendment. He asserted that Congress would have to inform the "rampaging Trump mobs that hes disqualified" on January 6, 2025, before the Supreme Court ruled that Trump could not be removed from the ticket under the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), who objected to the electors for George W. Bush in 2005, expressed her concerns about potential "shenanigans" from Trump. She emphasized the need to ensure adherence to all rules in any election.
Similarly, House Rules Committee Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) expressed reservations about certifying the election if Trump were to win, casting doubt on the integrity of the process. He stated that he would certify a Trump victory "assuming everything goes the way we expect it to.
These comments from House Democrats raise pertinent questions about the party's willingness to accept the 2024 election results if Trump wins. This stance contradicts one of the Democrats' key arguments used against Republicans questioning voter and election integrity laws. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the political landscape and the upcoming election.
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