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Tom Cotton: If Congress were to overturn the results of the Electoral College, Congress would imperil the Electoral College, heaven…

On the recordJanuary 4, 2021
If Congress were to overturn the results of the Electoral College, Congress would imperil the Electoral College, heaven forbid, which gives small states like Arkansas a voice in presidential elections.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
Source
msnbc.com

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Tom Cotton argues against overturning the Electoral College results, emphasizing its importance for small states.

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