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Will the Electoral College dump Trump?
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RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump?
Technically, they could.

http://archive.fairvote.org/?page=967


Quote:Over the years, however, despite legal oversight, a number of electors have violated their state’s law binding them to their pledged vote. However, these violators often only face being charged with a misdemeanor or a small fine, usually $1,000. Many constitutional scholars agree that electors remain free agents despite state laws and that, if challenged, such laws would be ruled unconstitutional.
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Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Jehanne - November 12, 2016 at 12:33 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Aroura - November 12, 2016 at 12:36 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by vorlon13 - November 12, 2016 at 1:51 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Tonus - November 12, 2016 at 2:05 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Jehanne - November 12, 2016 at 2:33 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Tonus - November 12, 2016 at 3:26 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by brewer - November 12, 2016 at 3:02 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by vorlon13 - November 12, 2016 at 3:13 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Excited Penguin - November 14, 2016 at 10:44 am
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by ScienceAf - November 12, 2016 at 3:14 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by brewer - November 12, 2016 at 3:47 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Iroscato - November 12, 2016 at 4:42 pm
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Jackalope - November 13, 2016 at 12:27 am
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Minimalist - November 13, 2016 at 12:33 am
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Pat Mustard - November 14, 2016 at 5:21 am
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by Alex K - November 14, 2016 at 5:38 am
RE: Will the Electoral College dump Trump? - by 8BitAtheist - November 14, 2016 at 10:40 am

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