Courts have found no fraud, but four members of Congress and 15 state reps signed briefs to overturn the election in Michigan and three battleground states. One says they don’t have to abide by popular vote.
Madeline Halpert
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Michigan GOP canvassers under pressure to ignore votes, help Trump
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Wayne County changes course, certifies election as GOP members relent
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