The Prospects of GOP Senators Joining Challenges to the January 6 Electoral Vote Certification

In the wake of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, despite the numerous challenges and disputes, will any Republican Party (GOP) Senator join the challenge to the January 6 Electoral Vote certification? The simple answer is yes, with Tommy Tuberville and Josh Hawley leading the charge. However, these lawmakers will likely face significant consequences, including death threats. May the Lord watch over them and keep them safe.

Reasons for GOP Senators Challenging the Certification

There are two primary reasons why a Republican Representative would challenge the Electoral Vote certification:

Grandstanding publicity seekers: These lawmakers may see an opportunity to be the center of attention and boost their political careers. Low intelligence duds: Some believe that challenging the results will keep Donald Trump in office and save the union, though such belief is misguided. Not all congressmen are the best and brightest, and some may act on irrational beliefs.

These motivations underscore the complexity of political behavior and the presence of a spectrum of rationality within the GOP.

Tommy Tuberville and the Freshman Senator

Freshman Senator Tommy Tuberville, a football coach turned politician, has publicly declared his intention to join the Republican Representatives in challenging the Electoral College results. This move is not surprising, given his history and political stance.

Tommy Tuberville, often described as 'dumb as a bag of manure' in political discourse, is a publicity magnet with little regard for the sanctity of democratic processes. His actions align with the second group of reasons mentioned above: low intelligence duds who believe they can save the union by maintaining Trump in office.

Expectations and Probabilities of Challenges

While the notion of discrediting the electoral results is not unprecedented, the likelihood of success is virtually zero. Historically, nearly 100% of such challenges have failed. The electoral votes were cast and certified on December 14th, leaving no room for doubt. You can review the 2020 Electoral College Results from all 50 states for clarity.

Some Republican Senators, like Kelly Loeffler, Brian Kemp, Alex Sink, and Marco Rubio, along with senators like Kelly Loeffler, David Perdue, and Luther Strange, may join the challenges initiated by the House Republicans. However, even if all of them participate, it would be insufficient to overturn the electoral votes, as it would require a majority in both houses to change the outcome.

Quirks of the Electoral Process

The process of certifying the Electoral College votes on January 6th can be seen as an arcane and largely symbolic act. Nevertheless, it serves as a critical part of the democratic process. While most states and their representatives have stayed away from Trump's conspiracy theories about voter fraud, a few have delved deeper into these unfounded claims.

Notable GOP Senators like Kelly Loeffler, David Perdue, and others might support these challenges. However, such support is unlikely to change the outcome, as only a comprehensive majority in both the House and Senate can validly overturn the results.

Conclusion

While it is possible for some Republican Senators to join the challenge to the January 6 Electoral Vote certification, the likelihood of success is extremely low. Figures like Tommy Tuberville and Lindsey Graham (an eternally soulless coward) may take this risk, but their actions will bring considerable personal and political costs. The U.S. electoral system is designed to ensure the validity and finality of the democratic process, and minor challenges are unlikely to alter its outcome.