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	== Important Notes ==		== Important Notes ==
			https://electionlab.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2021-04/Blue-Shift-in-2020-Election.pdf

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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The January 6th Rally

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	=== Many Doubted Alternate Electors Legitimacy ===		=== Many Doubted Alternate Electors Legitimacy ===
	~~From the J6 Committee Report, page 378:~~

	"Even so, 14 of the original Republicans who had been listed as electoral college nominees on the November ballot bowed out when the fake Trump electors gathered in December. Former Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land declined to attend, which the State’s GOP chair, Laura Cox, told the Select Committee was because “I think she just said she was uncomfortable with the whole thing” and that she “has her own beliefs.” A senior advisor for the Pennsylvania GOP said that Chairman Tabas “did not serve as an elector because Joe Biden won the election and it was Biden’s electors that were certified.” Former U.S. Representative Tom Marino (R-PA) said he backed out because “I’m a constitutionalist,” and “as a former prosecutor, when the attorney general says that he’s not finding anything there, that’s good enough for me.” The other eleven dropouts included a Georgia State lawmaker, a former State party chair from New Mexico, two former State party chairs from Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania’s RNC national committeewoman.		{{blockquote
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			\|quote="Even so, 14 of the original Republicans who had been listed as electoral college nominees on the November ballot bowed out when the fake Trump electors gathered in December. Former Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land declined to attend, which the State’s GOP chair, Laura Cox, told the Select Committee was because “I think she just said she was uncomfortable with the whole thing” and that she “has her own beliefs.” A senior advisor for the Pennsylvania GOP said that Chairman Tabas “did not serve as an elector because Joe Biden won the election and it was Biden’s electors that were certified.” Former U.S. Representative Tom Marino (R-PA) said he backed out because “I’m a constitutionalist,” and “as a former prosecutor, when the attorney general says that he’s not finding anything there, that’s good enough for me.” The other eleven dropouts included a Georgia State lawmaker, a former State party chair from New Mexico, two former State party chairs from Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania’s RNC national committeewoman.

	Other participants asserted that they would have had much greater concerns if the Trump team had been more forthcoming about how the fake electoral votes would be used. The Trump Campaign’s director of election day operations in Georgia told the Select Committee that “I absolutely would not have” wanted to participate in organizing the Trump team’s fake electors in Georgia “had I known that the three main lawyers for the campaign that I’d spoken to in the past and were leading up were not on board.” He said he felt “angry” because “no one really cared if—if people were potentially putting themselves in jeopardy” by doing this, and “we were just . . .useful idiots or rubes at that point.”"		Other participants asserted that they would have had much greater concerns if the Trump team had been more forthcoming about how the fake electoral votes would be used. The Trump Campaign’s director of election day operations in Georgia told the Select Committee that “I absolutely would not have” wanted to participate in organizing the Trump team’s fake electors in Georgia “had I known that the three main lawyers for the campaign that I’d spoken to in the past and were leading up were not on board.” He said he felt “angry” because “no one really cared if—if people were potentially putting themselves in jeopardy” by doing this, and “we were just . . .useful idiots or rubes at that point.”"
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	The "Coup" Memos from Eastman		=== The "Coup" Memos from Eastman ===
	Eastman sent out two memos, one on December 23rd, and another one "war gaming the alternatives" on January 3, detailing how to get Pence to contradict the Electoral Count Act and either choose to count the false electors or force the house delegation, where the Republicans held a majority, to cast a vote for president (ideally choosing to reseat Donald Trump).		Eastman sent out two memos, one on December 23rd, and another one "war gaming the alternatives" on January 3, detailing how to get Pence to contradict the Electoral Count Act and either choose to count the false electors or force the house delegation, where the Republicans held a majority, to cast a vote for president (ideally choosing to reseat Donald Trump).

	Pressuring Mike Pence		=== Pressuring Mike Pence ===
	On January 2nd, Pence went over the procedures of the certification of the election, as set out in the Electoral Count Act, with his counsel, Greg Jacob, Chief of Staff Marc Short, and the Trump Campaign's General Counsel Matt Morgan. Marc gave a statement to CNN intending to clarify that the Vice President does not have the power to unilaterally change the election outcome, attempting to clarify as concisely as possible to the public as to the role of the Vice President on January 6th, and that only lawful objections to the election should be entertained.		On January 2nd, Pence went over the procedures of the certification of the election, as set out in the Electoral Count Act, with his counsel, Greg Jacob, Chief of Staff Marc Short, and the Trump Campaign's General Counsel Matt Morgan. Marc gave a statement to CNN intending to clarify that the Vice President does not have the power to unilaterally change the election outcome, attempting to clarify as concisely as possible to the public as to the role of the Vice President on January 6th, and that only lawful objections to the election should be entertained.

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	Pence ultimately carried out his Constitutional duty as Vice President and certified the vote for Biden on January 6th.		Pence ultimately carried out his Constitutional duty as Vice President and certified the vote for Biden on January 6th.

	Pressuring Acting A.G. for False Election Claims		== Pressuring Acting A.G. for False Election Claims ==
	Barr's Final Days		Barr's Final Days
	President Trump began making claims of voter fraud on the same night of the election before all of the ballots had even been counted. On November 9th, two days after Biden was declared the winner, Barr authorized widespread investigations by the DoJ and FBI into allegations of voter fraud. On November 23rd, Trump had a meeting with Barr, trying to figure out why the DoJ didn't have any strong cases yet for voter fraud, with Barr explaining that all of the accusations that had been made were without merit. On November 29th, Trump falsely claimed on Fox News that the FBI and DoJ were "missing in action" and that he would "stay out of it" despite him interfering at multiple levels of federal and state government in investigations into voter fraud.		President Trump began making claims of voter fraud on the same night of the election before all of the ballots had even been counted. On November 9th, two days after Biden was declared the winner, Barr authorized widespread investigations by the DoJ and FBI into allegations of voter fraud. On November 23rd, Trump had a meeting with Barr, trying to figure out why the DoJ didn't have any strong cases yet for voter fraud, with Barr explaining that all of the accusations that had been made were without merit. On November 29th, Trump falsely claimed on Fox News that the FBI and DoJ were "missing in action" and that he would "stay out of it" despite him interfering at multiple levels of federal and state government in investigations into voter fraud.
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	Ultimately, Trump was too scared by the threat of mass resignations to push through with Clark's appointment, despite Clark's pleas otherwise.		Ultimately, Trump was too scared by the threat of mass resignations to push through with Clark's appointment, despite Clark's pleas otherwise.

	The January 6th Rally		== The January 6th Rally ==
	Motivation and Purpose of the Protest		Motivation and Purpose of the Protest
	Donald Trump hyped his supporters up for a large protest on January 6th, the day that the electoral vote would be certified, weeks before the actual event itself. The purpose of the protest was clearly aimed at protesting the certification of the election, with the goal of halting (or at least delaying) the certification. Trump continued to deny the results of the election and accused the media and political establishment of fighting against him. He tweeted for weeks to apply pressure as well to news networks and lawmakers to back his coup attempt in Congress.		Donald Trump hyped his supporters up for a large protest on January 6th, the day that the electoral vote would be certified, weeks before the actual event itself. The purpose of the protest was clearly aimed at protesting the certification of the election, with the goal of halting (or at least delaying) the certification. Trump continued to deny the results of the election and accused the media and political establishment of fighting against him. He tweeted for weeks to apply pressure as well to news networks and lawmakers to back his coup attempt in Congress.
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	Trump tweets out "States want to correct their votes, which they now know were based on irregularities and fraud, plus corrupt process never received legislative approval. All Mike Pence has to do is send them back to the States, AND WE WIN. Do it Mike, this is a time for extreme courage!" None of this is true, Pence did not have the power to reject the vote.		Trump tweets out "States want to correct their votes, which they now know were based on irregularities and fraud, plus corrupt process never received legislative approval. All Mike Pence has to do is send them back to the States, AND WE WIN. Do it Mike, this is a time for extreme courage!" None of this is true, Pence did not have the power to reject the vote.
	Trump tweets out "THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, OUR COUNTRY, NEEDS THE PRESIDENCY MORE THAN EVER BEFORE - THE POWER OF THE VETO. STAY STRONG!"		Trump tweets out "THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, OUR COUNTRY, NEEDS THE PRESIDENCY MORE THAN EVER BEFORE - THE POWER OF THE VETO. STAY STRONG!"
	Events		== Events ==
	Speech at the Ellipse
			=== Speech at the Ellipse ===

	Trump's team chose the Ellipse for the location of the rally on January 6th. It was about a mile's walk from there to the Capitol. It featured a variety of speakers, many of them continuing to make the same false assertions of voter fraud and rigged Dominion voting machines. Many of the speakers also reiterated the same pressure for lawmakers and Pence to overturn the electoral vote results.		Trump's team chose the Ellipse for the location of the rally on January 6th. It was about a mile's walk from there to the Capitol. It featured a variety of speakers, many of them continuing to make the same false assertions of voter fraud and rigged Dominion voting machines. Many of the speakers also reiterated the same pressure for lawmakers and Pence to overturn the electoral vote results.

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	"But I said something's wrong here, something is really wrong, can have happened. And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don't fight like hell, you're not going to have a country anymore."		"But I said something's wrong here, something is really wrong, can have happened. And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don't fight like hell, you're not going to have a country anymore."
	"So we're going to, we're going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue. I love Pennsylvania Avenue. And we're going to the Capitol, and we're going to try and give. The Democrats are hopeless — they never vote for anything. Not even one vote. But we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country. So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue."		"So we're going to, we're going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue. I love Pennsylvania Avenue. And we're going to the Capitol, and we're going to try and give. The Democrats are hopeless — they never vote for anything. Not even one vote. But we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country. So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue."
	Riot at the Capitol
	Proud Boys		== Riot at the Capitol ==

			=== Proud Boys ===
	The Proud Boys was founded in 2016 by Gavin McInnes. They gained national notoriety after their presence during the Charlottesville "United the Right" rally, which resulted in the death of Heather Heyer and sparked national outrage. McInnes distanced himself from the movement after they became increasingly radical and violent. From 2018 to 2021, Enrique Tarrio was the chairman of the Proud Boys. For a similar period, Joe Biggs was the leader.		The Proud Boys was founded in 2016 by Gavin McInnes. They gained national notoriety after their presence during the Charlottesville "United the Right" rally, which resulted in the death of Heather Heyer and sparked national outrage. McInnes distanced himself from the movement after they became increasingly radical and violent. From 2018 to 2021, Enrique Tarrio was the chairman of the Proud Boys. For a similar period, Joe Biggs was the leader.

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	Testimony from the three officers about what they encountered on the day of January 6th.		Testimony from the three officers about what they encountered on the day of January 6th.
	Man charging an officer and trying to gouge his eyes during the early stages of the riot.		Man charging an officer and trying to gouge his eyes during the early stages of the riot.
	Motivations of Rioters
			== Motivations of Rioters ==
	There are a plethora of media reports, social media posts and court documents that show many of the rioters there on January 6th claimed to have been directly inspired by Trump to be there.		There are a plethora of media reports, social media posts and court documents that show many of the rioters there on January 6th claimed to have been directly inspired by Trump to be there.

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	Dominion v Fox News page 176		Dominion v Fox News page 176
	Outcome
			== Outcome ==
	Deaths Connected to January 6th		Deaths Connected to January 6th
	Caused by		Caused by
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	The OIG reported several significant issues when it came to obtaining evidence from the Secret Service, including wiped phones, redacted documents, and refusal to turn over emails without being allowed to internally review first, all in violation of the law establishing the OIG.		The OIG reported several significant issues when it came to obtaining evidence from the Secret Service, including wiped phones, redacted documents, and refusal to turn over emails without being allowed to internally review first, all in violation of the law establishing the OIG.
	The Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle, responded to these accusations, claiming that it was actually the OIG that was delayed in responses and operating in such a way that was causing unnecessary delays or confusion for making available appropriate information to the OIG.		The Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle, responded to these accusations, claiming that it was actually the OIG that was delayed in responses and operating in such a way that was causing unnecessary delays or confusion for making available appropriate information to the OIG.
	Important Notes
			== Important Notes ==

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	Arizona law [https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00212.htm states]:		Arizona law [https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00212.htm states]:
	: ~~'''~~A.~~'''~~ On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1956, and quadrennially thereafter, there shall be elected a number of presidential electors equal to the number of United States senators and representatives in Congress from this state.		: A. On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1956, and quadrennially thereafter, there shall be elected a number of presidential electors equal to the number of United States senators and representatives in Congress from this state.
	: ~~'''~~B.~~'''~~ After the secretary of state issues the statewide canvass containing the results of a presidential election, the presidential electors of this state shall cast their electoral college votes for the candidate for president and the candidate for vice president who jointly received the highest number of votes in this state as prescribed in the canvass.		: B. After the secretary of state issues the statewide canvass containing the results of a presidential election, the presidential electors of this state shall cast their electoral college votes for the candidate for president and the candidate for vice president who jointly received the highest number of votes in this state as prescribed in the canvass.
	The false Arizona slate of electors were not elected and did not cast their ballots in concordance with the popular vote reported by the state.		The false Arizona slate of electors were not elected and did not cast their ballots in concordance with the popular vote reported by the state.

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	Georgia laws states:		Georgia laws states:
	The presidential electors chosen pursuant to Code Section 21-2-10 shall assemble at the seat of government of this state at 12:00 Noon of the day which is, or may be, directed by the Congress of the United States and shall then and there perform the duties required of them by the Constitution and laws of the United States.		: The presidential electors chosen pursuant to Code Section 21-2-10 shall assemble at the seat of government of this state at 12:00 Noon of the day which is, or may be, directed by the Congress of the United States and shall then and there perform the duties required of them by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
	The false electors did not meat in the seat of government, and were not chosen by the state legislature.		The false electors did not meat in the seat of government, and were not chosen by the state legislature.

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	Michigan law states:		Michigan law states:
	The electors of President and Vice President shall convene in the senate chamber at the capitol of this state at 2 p.m., eastern standard time, on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December following the elector's election. At any time before receiving the certificate of ascertainment of appointment of electors from the governor or within 48 hours thereafter, an elector may resign by submitting the elector's written and verified resignation to the governor...		: The electors of President and Vice President shall convene in the senate chamber at the capitol of this state at 2 p.m., eastern standard time, on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December following the elector's election. At any time before receiving the certificate of ascertainment of appointment of electors from the governor or within 48 hours thereafter, an elector may resign by submitting the elector's written and verified resignation to the governor...
	The false slates didn't meet in the senate chambers in the capitol.		The false slates didn't meet in the senate chambers in the capitol.

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	Nevada law states:		Nevada law states:
	The Secretary of State shall preside at the meeting of presidential electors held pursuant to 3 U.S.C. § 7. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 298.075, the nominees for presidential elector whose candidates for President and Vice President receive the highest number of votes in this State at the general election are the presidential electors.		: The Secretary of State shall preside at the meeting of presidential electors held pursuant to 3 U.S.C. § 7. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 298.075, the nominees for presidential elector whose candidates for President and Vice President receive the highest number of votes in this State at the general election are the presidential electors.
	The Secretary of State was obviously not present when the Nevada false electors certified and transmitted their vote.		The Secretary of State was obviously not present when the Nevada false electors certified and transmitted their vote.

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	Pennsylvania law states:		Pennsylvania law states:
	The electors chosen, as aforesaid, shall assemble at the seat of government of this Commonwealth, at 12 o'clock noon of the day which is, or may be, directed by the Congress of the United States, and shall then and there perform the duties enjoined upon them by the Constitution and laws of the United States.		: The electors chosen, as aforesaid, shall assemble at the seat of government of this Commonwealth, at 12 o'clock noon of the day which is, or may be, directed by the Congress of the United States, and shall then and there perform the duties enjoined upon them by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
	The false slates didn't meet at the seat of government.		The false slates didn't meet at the seat of government.

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	Wisconsin law states:		Wisconsin law states:
	The electors for president and vice president shall meet at the state capitol following the presidential election at 12:00 noon the first Monday after the 2nd Wednesday in December.		: The electors for president and vice president shall meet at the state capitol following the presidential election at 12:00 noon the first Monday after the 2nd Wednesday in December.
	The false electors were not able to meet in the state capitol.		The false electors were not able to meet in the state capitol.

	==== New Mexico ====		==== New Mexico ====
	New Mexico law states:		New Mexico law states:
	B. The presidential electors shall be nominated by the state convention according to the rules of that party on file with the secretary of state.		: B. The presidential electors shall be nominated by the state convention according to the rules of that party on file with the secretary of state.
	C. Upon the nomination of presidential electors, the chair and secretary of the convention shall certify the names and addresses of the nominees not less than sixty-three days prior to the election to the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall record the nominees' names in the secretary's office as the presidential elector nominees of that party.		: C. Upon the nomination of presidential electors, the chair and secretary of the convention shall certify the names and addresses of the nominees not less than sixty-three days prior to the election to the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall record the nominees' names in the secretary's office as the presidential elector nominees of that party.
	The false electors were not nominated by the state convention, nor did the chair or secretary of the convention certify the names and addresses of the nominees.		The false electors were not nominated by the state convention, nor did the chair or secretary of the convention certify the names and addresses of the nominees.