Fareed Zakaria GPS The Republican legal strategy ahead of the US presidential election
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Nov 4, 2024 
In this thought-provoking conversation, Ron Brownstein, a seasoned political analyst, and Emily Bazelon, a legal expert from Yale, delve into the Republican party's legal strategies as the election nears, examining demographic shifts and polling trends. Former British PM Boris Johnson shares insights from his new book, championing Brexit and discussing the implications of a potential Trump presidency for Ukraine. Lingling Wei, chief China correspondent, reveals China's concerns over a second Trump term and analyzes its effects on U.S.-China relations.
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Legal Challenges
- Trump's campaign uses numerous legal challenges to create doubt about election fairness.
- Remember, overturning election results requires substantial evidence of fraud or irregularities, not just minor errors.
Vote Certification
- If county officials refuse to certify votes, state officials can intervene and sue to enforce certification by a specific date.
- County officials are scorekeepers, not referees; they must follow the law.
Supreme Court Factor
- The Trump campaign might rely on the Supreme Court to overturn state court decisions favoring broader vote inclusion.
- Pennsylvania's varying county-level ballot rules create vulnerabilities, potentially affecting close election outcomes.
