The Lawfare Podcast

How to Steal a Presidential Election

Mar 4, 2024
Exploring the risks of corruption and abuse in the electoral process despite the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022. Discussion includes Vice Presidential interference, faithless electors, recount strategies, and challenges posed by rogue governors. Delving into strategies to alter election outcomes, historical context of electoral disputes, and implications of altering results. Discussing historical context and legal implications of electors deviating from expected votes, risks of state legislative interference, and recommendations for binding electors. Exploring potential manipulation of elector votes, challenges posed by the Electoral Count Reform Act, and scenarios where coercion may influence outcomes. Delving into the authority of state legislatures in choosing electors, potential post-election manipulations, and impact of winner-take-all systems. Exploring historical scenarios and legal complexities where elections could be manipulated, discussing implications of the Electoral Count Reform Act, alternative slates of electors, and importance of good faith in the process.
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