Monthly Archives: January 2021

My Biggest Fear Post-Election: A Covid-Related Death or Incapacitation of Biden Between December 14 and January 6

January 7, 2021, 8:07 amelectoral collegeRick Hasen

I did a lot of handholding on social media for all the people who were worried the courts or state legislatures were going to overturn the results of the election. I explained how unlikely those scenarios were and why. But… Continue reading

“Judge seems skeptical of Brindisi effort to revive ‘purged’ votes in NY22nd fight”

January 7, 2021, 7:51 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

The latest.

California Redistricting Commission Seeks Counsels

January 7, 2021, 7:44 amcitizen commissions, redistrictingRick Hasen

The 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission is seeking to retain Voting Rights Act Counsel and also Litigation Counsel. The two Requests for Information are at https://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/job_opportunities/. Interested individuals or firms with relevant experience are encouraged to apply to one… Continue reading

“Diehard Trump Republicans on collision course with US business”

January 6, 2021, 6:12 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

FT: Republicans supporting Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the election are on a collision course with US business leaders, as companies reconsider support and funding for politicians they deem to be a threat to national stability. The decision by 13… Continue reading

No Words

January 6, 2021, 2:59 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Sherrilyn Ifill: https://twitter.com/Sifill_LDF/status/1346954181488369666?s=20

My Statement: When Order is Restored at the Capitol, Congress Needs to Quickly Count the Electoral College Votes Confirming Biden Victory and Trump Needs to Be Immediately Removed from Office

January 6, 2021, 2:20 pmElection MeltdownRick Hasen

Today has been a very sad day for American democracy. Just as Congress was beginning the formality of the process of counting state electoral college votes—as a disingenuous objection for counting Arizona’s electoral college votes from Rep. Gosar and Sen.… Continue reading

Key Court Cases on Counting Electoral College Votes

January 6, 2021, 11:09 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

In connection with the objections and arguments being made today in the congressional joint session surrounding the counting of the votes of the presidential electors, Election Law at Ohio State has summarized the key court cases that have previously considered… Continue reading

Mitch McConnell Delivers Strong Defense of American Democracy Against Ted Cruz Gambit to Help Trump Try to Steal the Election

January 6, 2021, 10:53 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

You can watch an excerpt here. Truly historic speech.

“GOP fears Electoral College challenge will ‘come back to haunt’ it”

January 6, 2021, 10:27 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Politico: The objections Republican lawmakers plan to raise on Wednesday won’t stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory.But the entire episode may make a powerful argument for abandoning the institution that makes Republicans competitive in presidential elections in the first… Continue reading

“You Think This Is Chaos? The Election of 1876 Was Worse”

January 6, 2021, 10:23 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Peter Baker for the NYT.

“Pence says he lacks authority to throw out Electoral College votes”

January 6, 2021, 10:09 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Pence Statement: “It is my considered judgment that my oath to support and defend the Constitution constrains me from claiming unilateral authority to determine which electoral votes should be counted and which should not. Fuller statement: BREAKING: Pence will not… Continue reading

Kristen Clarke Reported to Be Biden’s Choice for Civil Rights Division of DOJ

January 6, 2021, 10:07 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

An inspired choice, especially with Vanita Gupta as AG. It doesn’t get much better than this.

“Democrats Have Been Shameless About Your Presidential Vote Too”

January 6, 2021, 9:39 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Derek Muller NYT oped: As Republicans in Congress prepare to formally contest the outcome of the 2020 presidential election on Wednesday, many of them have cited precedent for their effort: similar complaints lodged by Democrats in other presidential elections. After… Continue reading

“Congress Is Expected to Meet Into the Night as Republicans Try to Subvert the Election”

January 6, 2021, 7:27 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

NYT: The House and Senate will convene Wednesday afternoon for a remarkable joint session to formalize President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s Electoral College victory, with President Trump and his allies plotting to transform the counting session into one final, futile… Continue reading