Originally Posted by zargof (Post 12101707)

You're more a Number 8.

Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 12101708)

Me too.

Originally Posted by Ebonhawke (Post 12101709)

Except that the US electoral process means that the state popular votes aren't certified by the House of Representatives until December 19. An article on KTLA explains it (there are a few other sites documenting this as well)

Last-Ditch Effort Underway to Elect Hillary Clinton, Block Donald Trump Presidency | KTLA

If his administration essentially walks back their campaign platform prior to December 19, it could possibly cause some Electors from states that voted for Trump to either abstain, or vote for Clinton (as the platform that their state voted on is no longer valid). This would be especially true of states where the voting margin was slim. It's unlikely that a simple walk back of some campaign promises would cause the state electors to abstain/defect, since not following through on campaign promises is hardly news, however it does sow seeds of doubt.

Should additional negative information come to light about Trump before December 19 (such as the story on Politico that the Russian government was in fact in contact with multiple members of Trump's campaign team), or the potential that he could be convicted of fraud with regards to Trump University, or another 'Access Hollywood' style tape is leaked, it could cause some states to reconsider.

Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 12101714)

Only a few states legally bind those electors...so the possibility is always there though remote. It would likely stir up a shitstorm of violence.

Originally Posted by Ebonhawke (Post 12101728)

Apparently, if the legally bound electors defect/abstain, the penalty is a fine - I'm sure there are a few Democratic SuperPACs that will cover the fine to the Elector.

If the revelations about Trump are particularly damning, not sure there would be a shitstorm of violence - shortly after the Access Hollywood tape leaked, staffers on the Apprentice show, who wanted to remain anonymous (to avoid lawsuit), said that there were other clips that were 'much worse' than the AH tape. It's already been leaked that Trump repeatedly called L'il Jon (an African-American musician) a racially perjorative term to his face (although Trump claims he didn't know it was an insult at the time).

Leaves you to wonder what could be 'worse' than talking about sexual assault?

There are also rumours (which I'll not expound on - because there is no confirmation as yet) of actions that contradict some of the values and beliefs he's stated on the campaign trail, that would also be contrary to values held by states where he won the popular vote)

If true, would one be upset that they were saved from having him in office?

Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 12101735)

Stop getting peoples hopes up. :lol:

Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 12101779)

Just to add a bit more drama...
Election Could Still Result In Trump-Clinton Tie: Analyst

Apparently, for example, in Arizona there are still more than 600,000 uncounted ballots...and less than a 100,000 vote difference in the current results.

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 12101782)

Is that really within the realm of possibility though? You know the Trumpeters are on their way to lynch you for 'being a bad loser', don't you?

Originally Posted by lansbury (Post 12101796)

Well that didn't take long.

After Donald Trump victory, Oregonians submit ballot proposal to secede from the union | OregonLive.com

Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 12101714)

Only a few states legally bind those electors...so the possibility is always there though remote. It would likely stir up a shitstorm of violence.

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 12101806)

We hear this kind of nonsense every time there is a contentious election. Oh, and when Dan Quayle was Bush's VP and some wanted a different VP. Bottom line is that it's not going to happen.

Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 12101792)

It is to some degree possible.

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 12101806)

We hear this kind of nonsense every time there is a contentious election. Oh, and when Dan Quayle was Bush's VP and some wanted a different VP. Bottom line is that it's not going to happen.