Though November's election has pretty much been a red wave, incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Casey has an outside shot of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat once all mail-in ballots (MIBs) and provisional votes are counted and re-counted. Both the state and Republican National Committee are taking no chances. They have sued all 67 counties in the state supreme court and have asked that King's Bench powers be exercised to prevent undated MIBs from being counted, as some counties have already done.
On Oct 5, the Pa Supremes ruled it “will neither impose nor countenance substantial alterations to existing laws and procedures during the pendency of an ongoing election.” On November 1, it specifically ordered that the mandatory date requirement “shall … be applied to the November 5, 2024 General Election.”
Republicans argue that changes in election rules adopted close in time to Election Day “themselves result in voter confusion and consequent incentive to remain away from the polls.”
Six counties (Bedford, Blair, Butler, Clarion, Susquehanna and Tioga) have filed responses agreeing with Republicans that undated or misdated MIBs must be rejected.
Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks Counties have responded that rejecting these votes would violate the Free and Equal elections clause of the Pa. Constitution. They also argue that King's Bench powers are unnecessary because this matter can be resolved through the normal appellate process.
Senator Bob Casey has intervened to state that undated ballots must be counted. And the Pa Department of State has asked to file an amicus brief.
These are just the latest salvos in a judicial system that has failed to respond conclusively to the question whether undated MIBs should count fior several years now.
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Failed to respond conclusively? The PA Supreme Court was very clear on this.
Casey is a sleaze bag, and democrats are once again trying to steal an election.
I've often said Democrats are the experts at cheating. It's almost like they can't help themselves- it's in their political DNA. Their ultimate goal is one party rule as in China and they will stop at nothing to accomplish it. Fortunately, Trump has at least put a temporary hold on their efforts.
Here we go again Bernie your democrats trying to cheat again when will they realize the vast majority of Americans we do not want their policies anymore.
What is the reason for the date rule if the ballot was received timely?
What does the law say? no date, no signature, no vote. Not hard unless you are a democrat.
If Rs were doing this, you'd be banging your keyboard like a jackhammer. Here's a Washington Post editorial from the weekend that blasts Bucks County Democrats for election denial and acknowledges that Casey lost and should accept his defeat gracefully.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/11/15/pennsylvania-senate-casey-provisional-ballots/
Bucks County is openly breaking the law and boasting about it on video.
casey was a do nothing just taking up space. Only reason he ever got elected is because of his father. Now he is just a whiner.
casey could always become a permanent chair on the view - would fit right in
This race has been called by the Associated Press and Decision desk. Per the Democrat rules he is an election denier. Here is the playbook. Go to blue areas and get them to count the undated, unsigned ballots and get the percentage under .5% which buys you time to bring in Mark Elias. Then he goes judge shopping that allows illegal ballots to be counted. He did the same thing in the Al Franken senate seat. These people are gross. Receipt below
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna28312760
Maybe he could steal organs like his daddy
Democrats have lied and cheated for years and now they are desperate for a win, this Casey guy has done nothing for years he actually hurt the country with democratic policy.
The PA Supreme Court was very clear that ballots that lack required signatures and dates are not allowed to be included in official results. But you have election officials in the Philadelphia area counties that are willing to break the law. An official such as Bucks County Commissioner, Diane Ellis-Marseglia stated that "I think we all know that precedent by a court doesn't matter anymore in this country. People violate laws anytime they want. So, for me, if I violate this law, its because I want the court to pay attention." That statement should be grounds to dismiss her from her position. She is advocating anarchy. I hope her and any other elected official that is doing this are dismissed from their position and prosecuted for interfering in the election.
This is a perfect example of why I don't trust the Mail in Ballots. That system should return to the pre-COVID system.
Spot on. Thank you. Unbelievable that one can say I won't abide by the law so the court pays attention! And how hard is it to follow the simple instructions! It's a privilege to vote. It's a privilege to vote mail in. So follow the instructions and your vote counts. You don't change the rules by yourself in the middle of an election where the courts have already spoken. It's what our country is based on
Casey lost, McCormick won! Very simple. Congratulations, Senator McCormick!
DATES AND PROPER ID AND SIGNATURE should be needed to VOTE!! Why oh WHY is that a problem? Just the IDEA that this is a problem with Dems wreaks of impropriety!! Jesus, where is the common sense in this country??????????
Also interesting to see that the election is still on going in certain states 2 weeks after election day. Democrats have done MUCH better in the extended vote counting state. Food for thought.
This just underscores how far Casey has devolved into a Washington swamp creature! It is just the latest in our Elected Officials putting their career's aside and finally tackle election integrity. Like most countries, there should be voter i.d. and mail-in only for military and infirmed individuals for a short period of time. This non-sense of drop boxes and insulting minority voters must end. The video of the Bucks County official bragging about breaking the law is classic- what an idiot!
Bob Casey is by far, the worst Senator in D.C. I always called him "Puxatawny Bob," since you only saw/heard of him at election time. His father was a decent man, Jr. is an embarrassment- please just go away!
Like France, voter i.d. lets stop this non-sense!
If not for his daddy, Bob Casey would be a greeter at Walmart!
Since when do PA Dems care about election rules in the State Constitution? If they did, there would never have been ballots dropped out of friggn' helicopters in 2020. The corrupt Supreme Court didn't even allow challenges to this outright violation of the Constitution.
The only way to fight Trumpism and its associated cheating is to return to voter ID and same-day voting, with narrow exceptions for military and the documented infirm. Make Voting Secure Again and prevent future Trumpism.
If the Democratic party continues to lie, cheat, call names and lrts the left wing lunatic control the party they will go the ways of the Whigs.
Rs don’t have the brains to do this. They prefer defecating in the Capitol.
Not in the bathrooms.
One can only hope
I guess we’re censoring comments here again today!
Give it up Casey- lets put the hysteria and delusion away for good! your time has come and gone!!!
Morning Joe is bowing to Trump Typical left wing lunatic
The democratic party is pathic Bernie did you vote for Biden and now you voted for Harris You do not know leadership at all It is about time to get this left-wing piece of Trash into the dump.
All you assholes who picked Harris to win Where are you now let's hear from you. I got news for JD will take over next another 8 years Democrats are a thing of the past.
Democrats are big time phonies They do everything they accuse Republicans of doing
Latest Supreme court is doing you democrats in again but you people are bad people and you are breaking the law. All democrats involved should be locked up.
Casey you're out of there! God will prevail
State Supreme Court just gave a slap down to the 4 counties not abiding by the law.
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4996749-pennsylvania-supreme-court-undated-mail-ballots/
perfect place for the King Casey They won't make cupcake for him or Oprah
Gee, what an articulate contribution to the dialogue.
You're sick- definitely need mental help!
You're absolutely right- Coleman was robbed!
Hovde lost to Baldwin in Wisconsin by less than 1%, and didn't seek a recount- Bye, bye, Bob! Now go away!
The Democratic controlled Supreme Court wrote their order in all Caps!
Casey & Mark Elias have now filed a lawsuit to count the provisional ballots!
I’m actually a registered R and I am not questioning the Supreme’s decision as this was hashed out earlier. These votes should not count. Period. But the rule seems non-sensical as it is impossible for the vote to have arrived late if it was received timely. Not even just postmarked, but received. Besides “its the law”, can anyone explain the rationale behind it?
Gov. "wise ass" Shapiro is awfully quiet- what a hypocrite!
So much for Trump being the threat to democracy. Where are all the big shots that said "the orange man" was going to be destroyed 2 weeks ago? It's funny how it's always the ones who accuse you of something, get so upset, since they're the ones doing it.
Is it any wonder why so many Americans have lost faith on our elections? This conduct is beyond outrageous. It’s shameful and should embarrass every citizen.
Mostly due. to Democrats, EVERYONE is now an election denier. Along with so much else destroyed by these miscreants, they’ve now broken our system of voting, too!
Heard Anna Thomas was at the courthouse asking for all MIBs to be counted. Can you confirm Bernie?
Shapiro is a little late but is now denouncing the counties not abiding by the state Supreme Court.
I was as happy to see Casey and Wild lose as I was to see Trump win.
https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1859276862272483645/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1859276862272483645¤tTweetUser=EricLDaugh
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