There were no faithless electors in the Electoral College for this year's US Presidential Election.
Vote totals were exactly the same as were certified after the vote on December 3rd:
Biden - 306
Trump - 232
The only hurdle remaining to be overcome is the joint session of Congress on January 6th, at which it is theoretically possible for there to be challenges to the results in certain states. That possibility has receded significantly with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's acceptance of, and congratulations to, Biden as President-Elect yesterday. Apparently McConnell is also advising his fellow Republicans not to challenge any results on January 6th.
If there are any recalcitrant Republicans still wanting to appease President Trump - or shore up their voter base ready for a 2024 challenge, perhaps - they will be swiftly shot down [probably not literally, I'd guess] and Joe Biden will be finally confirmed as the winner of the election by Congress on January 6th.
Phew!
Join me again in 2024.
Just as I thought I’d never have to hear the word Trump again! Here’s hoping his deranged supporters finally see the light.
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