unenlightenedgoblin t1_iumgnmp wrote
Would Mastriano, who has a high-profile history as an election denier, accept an electoral defeat? If not, what would happen?
usatoday OP t1_iumm8s0 wrote
That's difficult to answer because Mastriano and his campaign spokesperson haven't directly responded to a call or email from this reporter since his overwhelming victory in the GOP primary.
His running mate, Carrie Lewis DelRosso, gave an interview several weeks ago ( https://www.goerie.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/10/10/whos-running-for-lt-gov-in-pa-and-what-will-they-do/69504591007/ ), but did not answer a follow-up question about this very topic ( https://www.goerie.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/10/12/doug-mastriano-concede-election-governor-race-josh-shapiro-carrie-lewis-delroso/69543833007/ ).
So what would happen if they would lose and not "accept" defeat? Maybe nothing. Mastriano is not an incumbent, so it's not like he could hole up in the governor's mansion and refuse to leave. My guess would be that he and his camp would move to court challenges and/or push for ballot referendums to change voting laws in Pennsylvania. He's supported several such bills already.
Humanity_NotAFan t1_iumxnf2 wrote
I'm so glad they brought us here. This is fun, isn't it? Why the fuck is this even a question that needs asked‽
IamSauerKraut t1_iunw17f wrote
I heard that MastriaNO already has plans to replace Jake Corman in the PA Senate when the new session starts.
bitterbeerfaces t1_iupfrla wrote
God I hope not.
Fall3n7s t1_iv5a0nq wrote
Why? Corman is just a big of an asshole. This dude represents my district and wasted pa taxpayer money on a stupid witch hunt over “supposed” voter fraud.
quietreasoning t1_iumjjrq wrote
Jan 6 Part II - The Dumberer
IamSauerKraut t1_iunvu8z wrote
More importantly, when MastriaNO loses in the final count, will Merrick fn Garland finally instruct his FBI to pursue Mastro for his criminality on January 6?
RecallRethuglicans t1_iuqnps2 wrote
Or charge the entire Republican Party under RICO.
IamSauerKraut t1_iur05uw wrote
Is RICO appropriate for such a purpose? Why not just charge those who engaged in sedition with sedition?
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