David Fontana, a legal expert from GW Law, joins to unpack the Vice President's constitutional role in the electoral vote counting process. He highlights historical tensions, referencing moments like Bush vs. Gore and the contentious elections of 1796 and 1800. The discussion delves into the Electoral Count Act and legal frameworks influencing the Vice President's authority. Fontana also explores the implications of procedural irregularities and the necessity of congressional unity, urging reflection on the evolving complexities of American democracy.