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In the past, I have pointed out that Democrats objected to every single Republican presidential victory in this century. The Washington Times however notes that this time around,.”It was the first time congressional Democrats did not raise a challenge to a Republican winner of the presidential election since certifying George H.W. Bush’s victory in 1989.”
The obvious question is why not?
Beyond objecting to George W. Bush’s first win over hanging chads, Democrats raised objections to Bush’s second win over their claims of “voter suppression”. And everyone remembers the madness in 2016 when Democrats tried everything from recruiting faithless electors to claiming Trump conspired with Russia to win.
Here’s a little flashback to that circus.
Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts rose to object to the certificate from Alabama.
“The electors were not lawfully certified, especially given the confirmed and illegal activities engaged by the government of Russia,” McGovern said.
Rep. Barbara Lee of California brought up voting machines and Russian hacking when she objected following the counting of Michigan’s votes.
“People are horrified by the overwhelming evidence of Russian interference in our election,” Lee said.
After New York’s tally was read, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas stood up to object.
“I object on the massive voter suppression that included –” Jackson Lee began.
Hillary Clinton won New York, but Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was the dumbest person in Congress.
Now suddenly Democrats are on their best behavior and bragging about it.
“We accept the results, even though we don’t like them, because our loyalties lie with the Constitution and with the rule of law,” Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, said in floor remarks ahead of the certification. “We hope what happens today, rather than what happened four years ago, stands as a shining example for future generations of how one conducts themselves in a free democracy.”
“We have to show our colleagues that you cannot turn on and turn off your fidelity to the Constitution according to whether or not it serves your party interest,” Rep. Jamie Raskin said of Republicans.
Really? Let’s go back to 2016.
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland rose to object to 10 of Florida’s 29 electoral votes.
“They violated Florida’s prohibition against dual office holders,” Raskin said.
Why did Raskin, who wouldn’t even commit to the process a few weeks ago, and who objected in 2016, go along with things now?
The short answer is that the whole thing was tactical. Democrats decided a while back that the 2016 tantrums are not advisable and no longer work. And are probably pointless anyway since Trump secured his second term. Now they’re bragging about how much they respect the constitutional process, not because they actually do, but because it serves to cover a change of strategies.
temarch@cinci.rr.com says
Very good observation.
Jason A. Lantz says
I believe something significant is about to happen, such as another assassination attempt, a potential nuclear disaster in Ukraine, or an economic crash. The DNC did not put up a fight for a reason, and we will soon find out what that reason is.
Cassandra says
Yes, their silence is ominous.
Nikolaos Halkides says
It could be that, or it could simply be that the Democrats know they only lost out on stealing the Presidency again because Trump was so strong a candidate. How many fraudulent ballots were were counted this time we simply don’t know, but against Trump it wasn’t quite enough. Notice that it would have been if they had been able to steal as many votes as they did in 2020 and as they no doubt hope to do in the future – millions of illegal aliens could be “citizens” by then and all getting mail-in ballots.
They haven’t given up on ballot fraud in the future – indeed, they almost stole their way to control of the House this time around – and so it seems likely to me they intend to steal their way to victory in 2028 and then say, “Look, we didn’t protest when we lost four years ago, so now you guys need to shut up about ballot fraud.”
internalexile says
Everything is “transactional.”
Jeff Bargholz says
Those D-Bags know they lost BADLY. They’re just playing games to Bide time. Those losers think they may win next time. Fat chance. America is sick of them.
Good bye, bitches.
Kynarion Hellenis says
I think they lost badly in 2020, also.
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/where-are-bidens-81-million-votes-jordan-crushes-cnn-gotcha-question
jeremiah says
You couldn’t be more wrong. It’s us that have to walk the tightrope and really pay attention to P’s and Q’s in 2026.
Jetto says
This is troubling. It suggests that Democrats are in fact capable of learning from their mistakes, and not just doubling down on their cluelessness.
Jim says
I don’t think the libs have learned anything. Their inner Soviet is always just below the surface and ready to pop out at any time.
Athletik says
My suspicion is that the Trump team showed the Demons that they have undisputable proof that the Demons set up Jan 6. I am told, this includes zoom calls involving many Dems, where they planned the whole thing. The white hats were more than prepared for a legal challenge. The Dems were intimidated into silence.
Red says
The Democrats are scared *hitless Trump’s going to do them like they did him.
jbspry says
Every abuse of authority that Biden commits in his final days hands Trump a precedent that he can use against them.
They’re too stupid to see that, though…
Jeff Bargholz says
That’s exactly what they fear. They think everybody thinks like them. Lefties are scum who think the rest of us are as psychotic as they are.
Onzeur Trante says
Good article. Yes, they are waiting for the right moment to pull off something big. Meanwhile they present themselves has sterling Constitutionalists, supporters of true democracy. Makes me gag.
RLA500 says
My fear is that they’re waiting for Trump’s sentencing. Once that occurs, Trump will then be a convicted felon–and therefore cannot hold office and cannot be sworn in. Bet my last nickel! Does anyone really think the Dems will allow Trump to be sworn in without any protest?
Bryan says
While I agree that their will be a renewed suite of felon articles and congressional protests, I don’t see this as having legs. The constitution specifies high crimes and insurrection. Do the Dems really want SCOTUS to determine if Trump has been convicted of insurrection?
Rob A says
Do you honestly think that the American people will allow the dims to get away with that bullsh*t? If the dims want to provoke a civil war, just try it. They will lose in more ways than they intended.
There’s a limit to the amount of bullsh*t the American people will take from the left before there’s a spontaneous reaction that will not go well for the dims and their far left provocateurs. Americans are about ready to go medieval on them.
Personally, I’m a fan of Vlad the impaler’s methods for dealing with enemies.
Forearmed says
Be careful what you portray. I see it as, “Don’t look a Gift-Horse in the mouth”. It may be that the DemonRats are being a little more circumspect about their trying to fuque over Trump in his first four years and are afraid he and his team may try to indict the Rats who had a hand if defaming Trump back then. .
Will Baker says
The appearance of Democrat capitulation and acceptance is suspicious to me, considering their malicious, duplicitous history, especially if they follow through with a refusal to attend the inauguration, i.e., the Capitol may be a very dangerous place to be on Jan. 20, with all of the Republicans gathered in one place, and no Democrats at all, except Joe and Jill. Furthermore, recent mysterious drone activity in the region doesn’t exactly fill me with a feeling of peace and security.
Advo says
Maybe it’s tactical. I’ve been waiting for a tantrum of some kind ever since the election, but all remains quiet on the western front.
Either the left is adapting tactics, or they know there’s a poison pill baked into the cake and they’re going to let the Republican administration walk into it and take the blame. These people often act like children, but their leadership exerts tremendous discipline on the messaging. They are also adept at playing the long game.
Roxie says
It’s all a game to them. Just waiting in the weeds. Hopefully, those in power don’t fall for it.
jbspry says
-VP Harris couldn’t refuse to certify, after they’d lionized Pence in ’20 for folding like a cheap suit.
-“Too Big to Rig” left them no room to dispute the vote count.
-The 8 year effort to destroy Trump in the criminal justice system and the media shot its final massive wad on Harris, and collapsed in exhaustion.
They have little choice but to wait for Trump to ride off into the sunset.
But bet your ass they’re already building a case against Vance.
jbspry says
-VP Harris couldn’t refuse to certify, after they’d lionized Pence in ’20 for folding like a cheap suit.
-“Too Big to Rig” left them no room to dispute the vote count.
-The 8 year effort to destroy Trump in the criminal justice system and the media shot its final massive w@d on Harris, and collapsed in exhaustion.
They have little choice but to wait for Trump to ride off into the sunset.
But bet your a$$ they’re already building a case against Vance.
Kit_Jefferson says
Looks are deceiving. They’re only “saving up spit” for another time.
BLSinSC says
Could be that any objections would FURTHER justify the R’s intentions to investigate 2020 and 2024 in some Gov/Senate/House “oddities”!!
The DEMOcrats finally realized that the public is not as stupid as they think they are and they’ve figured out that the “yellow rain” is not RAIN!
michael n day says
DONKEY/RINO Proved they DOO know chit from shinola
Yesterdays DECORUM A FEINT as seen where the LEFT swings to
Set up a bigger BLOW
My fellow Americans
Treason is very REAL ,TREASON is easy now in a CITIZENS GRAND JURY TO
PROVE
This MADNESS by the donkey/rino bandits
Is their TOTAL DOWN FALL AS A POO-LITCAL BAND
THEY used to be those who hide in the shadow and told the left
WHAT TO DOO
RED CHINA, RUSSIA , These nations used to ACCUSE
45-47 of fake crimes
They hope 45-47 Will now SEEK PEACE
45-47 ,we the people look at fake FJB last moments in the SPOT LIGHT at the awards he handed
Out the EVIL PEOPLE as the FACTS OF THEIR
TREASON
FJB Bull doo pardons
FJB So called laws of do not DRILL BABY DRILL
FJB IS NOT REAL IT IS A MANY DIFFERENT EVIL BEINGS ALL DRESSED UP FOR
TREASON
THE DONKEY/RINO BANDITS over PLAYED the their CARDS
And we the people will see if 45-47 IS THE TRUE
TRUMP CARD
NO MORE GAMES
IT IS NOW SHOW WE THE PEOPLE YOUR FIST FOOL OF NOTHING
OR
My fellow Americans the donkey rino brought a SUIT CASE fool of CHIT or it is
Fool of a big bang and soon THE BLUFF has to be played ?
Glee says
Maybe the Dems greater fear is that any protest could spark an investigation that would expose the machines, the mules, the dead voters, etc., that they used to attempt the steal. Even though it turned out to, indeed, be too big to rig, the Dems would prefer to keep the rigging mechanisms hidden. Otherwise, they likely would lose more seats if their rigging were uncovered.
Daniel says
Lets just see if Trump survives the inauguration.
Rob A says
Daniel:
What are suggesting? You’re comment can be construed as a threat.
Thomas E. Warwick says
The swearing-in of a president can be held anywhere. Lyndon Johnson was sworn in on Air Force One when JFK was killed by the CIA. Why can’t Trump decide this week to hold the swearing-in ceremony in Florida…or Pennsylvania…or Texas?????? This alone would blunt and destroy what ever foul plan the Democrats (Communists) have in their filthy little minds for January 20th.
Cassandra says
Yes, in the winter White House, as Mar an Lago was called, I believe.
glockguy23 says
Because they don’t want anything drawing attention to the The Big Steal in 2020 and the PsyOp on 1./6/21.
They’re figuring if they keep uncharacteristically quiet (which is difficult for them) it won’t draw Trump’s attention away from the million other things he has in mind and on uncovering the cheat.
Kevin Robinson says
Surely the Democrats have something up their sleeve. Biden has 12 days left and I’d guess Democrats have some type of op planned before January 20.