> Asked if she believes Johnson would certify a Democratic victory come January, Cheney told NBC News’ Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” Sunday, “I do not have faith that Mike Johnson will fulfill his constitutional obligations.”
> The Wyoming Republican reminded viewers how the House speaker backed Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, despite his election interference claims repeatedly being debunked by multiple sources.
> “He has a record of repeatedly doing things that he knows to be wrong, that he knows to be unconstitutional, in order to placate Donald Trump,” Cheney said of Johnson.
whatzgood on
If he doesn’t, he needs to be put in handcuffs.
Doublebosco on
The lack of trust is warranted.
projecto15 on
She seems to know her party so well
anglflw on
So then what would happen, Joe Biden remains president?
_Sarandi_ on
The Speaker of the House can influence the process only as part of the broader congressional proceedings, but they do not have unilateral authority to refuse or block certification. If the Speaker refuses to recognize or proceed with the process in the House, it could create significant political turmoil, but the constitutional mechanisms would remain in place, and other officials, such as the Senate and the Vice President, would likely step in to ensure the process moves forward.
Indaflow on
He’s not and what then?!
JubalHarshaw23 on
Like with the VP the function is ceremonial and he cannot refuse.
Bakedads on
Well Cheney needs to shut up and listen to Harris. According to her, we need to work with republicans, not call them out for their terrorism.
veraldar on
Someone please educate me. Doesn’t the President of the Senate typically certify the election? And isn’t that Harris?
IsGoingTTaM on
Well, the House GOP freedumb caucus failed harder than any other caucus. Maybe vote the swamp the out and let the adults (Democrats) fix everything per usual.
Soulman682 on
He’s too much of a coward to go against the govt when push comes to shove. It shows when he broke with MAGA on some bills that they didn’t want to see put to a vote.
Careless_View_4489 on
So basically, if she legitimately wins, she still loses. How does one get around that after this demon seed has been planted?
deJuice_sc on
Johnson can refuse to certify all he wants, it wouldn’t stop the certification process.
ricoxoxo on
The speaker will be minority speaker very shortly
Puzzled_Pain6143 on
Don’t forget who’s president .
Tek_Freek on
The key portion of his response:
“A free and fair and legal election will be certified…”
With the free and fair and legal to be decided by who?
TarheelFr06 on
Seal Team Six anyone who tries to ratfuck the result. That said it’s highly unlikely Harris wins and Johnson is also still the speaker. The new Congress takes over before the POTUS results get certified
RocketSkates314 on
I imagine Johnson is sick of Trump. I think a lot of R’s are.
johnn48 on
Well then we’ll have the clearest indication of who believes in America and its constitution and who just believes in Partisan Politics. If Pence was willing to do his duty according to the Constitution and ignore and defy those that called for him to do otherwise. Can Johnson do any less.
brakeled on
Huh??? Shit stain of the House doesn’t have unilateral power to do that. There are processes. For the love of motherfuck, stop pretending these clowns can just make up rules and the rest of us have to play by those rules. This isn’t dungeons and fucking dragons, it’s a 250 year old institution.
Miserable-Result6702 on
You mean like Jamie Raskin, who questioned if Democrats would certify a Trump win.
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> Asked if she believes Johnson would certify a Democratic victory come January, Cheney told NBC News’ Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” Sunday, “I do not have faith that Mike Johnson will fulfill his constitutional obligations.”
> The Wyoming Republican reminded viewers how the House speaker backed Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, despite his election interference claims repeatedly being debunked by multiple sources.
> “He has a record of repeatedly doing things that he knows to be wrong, that he knows to be unconstitutional, in order to placate Donald Trump,” Cheney said of Johnson.
If he doesn’t, he needs to be put in handcuffs.
The lack of trust is warranted.
She seems to know her party so well
So then what would happen, Joe Biden remains president?
The Speaker of the House can influence the process only as part of the broader congressional proceedings, but they do not have unilateral authority to refuse or block certification. If the Speaker refuses to recognize or proceed with the process in the House, it could create significant political turmoil, but the constitutional mechanisms would remain in place, and other officials, such as the Senate and the Vice President, would likely step in to ensure the process moves forward.
He’s not and what then?!
Like with the VP the function is ceremonial and he cannot refuse.
Well Cheney needs to shut up and listen to Harris. According to her, we need to work with republicans, not call them out for their terrorism.
Someone please educate me. Doesn’t the President of the Senate typically certify the election? And isn’t that Harris?
Well, the House GOP freedumb caucus failed harder than any other caucus. Maybe vote the swamp the out and let the adults (Democrats) fix everything per usual.
He’s too much of a coward to go against the govt when push comes to shove. It shows when he broke with MAGA on some bills that they didn’t want to see put to a vote.
So basically, if she legitimately wins, she still loses. How does one get around that after this demon seed has been planted?
Johnson can refuse to certify all he wants, it wouldn’t stop the certification process.
The speaker will be minority speaker very shortly
Don’t forget who’s president .
The key portion of his response:
“A free and fair and legal election will be certified…”
With the free and fair and legal to be decided by who?
Seal Team Six anyone who tries to ratfuck the result. That said it’s highly unlikely Harris wins and Johnson is also still the speaker. The new Congress takes over before the POTUS results get certified
I imagine Johnson is sick of Trump. I think a lot of R’s are.
Well then we’ll have the clearest indication of who believes in America and its constitution and who just believes in Partisan Politics. If Pence was willing to do his duty according to the Constitution and ignore and defy those that called for him to do otherwise. Can Johnson do any less.
Huh??? Shit stain of the House doesn’t have unilateral power to do that. There are processes. For the love of motherfuck, stop pretending these clowns can just make up rules and the rest of us have to play by those rules. This isn’t dungeons and fucking dragons, it’s a 250 year old institution.
You mean like Jamie Raskin, who questioned if Democrats would certify a Trump win.