(was going to append this to earlier EC post, but its off the page now)

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/how-congress-certifies-who-is-president

How Congress certifies who is president – regardless of potential legal challenges

This is a very lengthy and detailed history lesson …. with twists you will not expect.

“But what would have happened had Nixon intervened, potentially, as the GOP presidential nominee who lost to Kennedy?
We’ll never know.”

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“Mr. Vice President, I rise to object to the fraudulent 24 Florida electoral votes,” declared Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA). “Is the objection in writing and signed by a member of the House and a senator?” inquired Gore.

Congressional rules require a House member and senator simultaneously challenge a state’s electoral slate. But Waters lacked a Senate sponsor.

“The objection is in writing!” snapped Waters. “And I don’t care!”

Gore, stood firm, despite having the most to benefit from Waters’ entreaty.

“The chair will advise that the rules DO care,” Gore intoned, triggering applause throughout the House chamber.

Etc.