Georgia governor warns state lawmakers they cannot choose Trump electors
By Zack Budryk - 12/08/20 08:47 AM EST
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on Monday warned state lawmakers that they cannot appoint pro-Trump presidential electors.
Kemp said while speaking at the Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators that legislators appointing their own electors was “not an option.â€
“You all will be taking an oath to uphold the laws and constitution of our state and now, more than ever, it is important to remember that thousands of brave men and women have paid the ultimate sacrifice for those laws, that constitution and all that they protect,†Kemp said, according to USA Today.
“I’m confident that each of you will live up to the words and greater calling regardless of political consequences. That’s what I’ve been doing,†he added.
Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, both Republicans, have been singled out for condemnation by the Trump administration over their refusal to overturn the results of the presidential election in the Peach State. The state certified its election results last week following a hand audit and recount of ballots.
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