AZ Legislators now embark on a patriotic political war for America. Twenty-eight members of the Arizona State Legislature released a statement calling for the decertification of the 2020 Election results.
State Representative Sonny Borrelli made reference to the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence 244 years ago, during his remarks Monday. Those signers who pledged, as paraphrased by Representative Sonny Borrelli,
“Their personal fortune, their honor, their sacred honor. And as this Marine will tell you, and I know this veteran will tell you: Surrender is not in our creed.”
The Legislator’s Statement
The statement opened with remarks from House Majority Leader Warren Peterson,
“The election should not have been certified with the number of irregularities and allegations of fraud. Especially troubling to me are the allegations surrounding the vendor Dominion. It is imperative that a forensic audit occur immediately of the equipment and software. Upon any showing of fraud the legislature should immediately convene to decertify the vote.”
Rep. Peterson was joined by Representative Walter Blackman,
“In the past week seemingly conclusive evidence has come to light through successful litigation that the outcome of the 2020 election is far from certain, and at the very least, further investigation is necessary to ensure the integrity of Arizona’s election results. It is imperative that Secretary of State Hobbs rescind her certification of the election until these matters have made their way through the court and voter confidence is restored.”
28 State House Members and Members-Elect call for Arizona to Decertify its 2020 Election after reports of fraud.
They want to #StopTheSteal.@MarkFinchem @Leo4AzHouse @MichaelCoudrey @kelliwardaz @azgop pic.twitter.com/enLD4kHv0x
— Ali 🟧 #StopTheSteal (@ali) December 8, 2020
What Happens Now?
Amgreatness.com reported that “According to Arizona law, only the governor or two-thirds of the state legislature can call a special session to choose the state’s presidential electors. The U.S. Constitution however allows the state legislature to choose electors, which could supersede the state law for calling special sessions.” citing the US Constitutions Article 2 Section 1.2.
State Senator-Elect Kelly Townsend has cited Constitutional Scholar Ron Natelson’s reference to Leser v. Garnett, 258 U.S. 130 (1922) “that underscores Legislative authority to convene outside of State Constitutional constraints in order to perform federal duties, such as amendment ratification & choosing Elector”
According to Ron Natelson, see Leser v. Garnett, 258 U.S. 130 (1922), that underscores Legislative authority to convene outside of State Constitutional constraints in order to perform federal duties, such as amendment ratification & choosing Elector. #A2S1b #AZLEG@RepDavidCook https://t.co/iRsrgaBEfA
— Senator-Elect Kelly Townsend (@KellyTownsend11) December 2, 2020
Under these terms, the Arizona State Legislature could summon itself into special session specifically to address their federal duties under Article 2 Section 1.2 allowing them to rescind the Grand Canyon State’s certification of the 2020 Election and withholding their 11 Electoral college votes. But, the clock is ticking, and following the announcement of Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s COVID19 diagnosis, House Speaker Rusty Bowers announced the closure of the AZ House for one week. AZGOP Chair Dr. Kelli Ward has strongly criticized this move by Bowers.
This is a 100% unnecessary, cowardly move. #DoYourJob #ElectionIntegrity #StopTheSteal https://t.co/Zlixtl4npN
— Dr. Kelli Ward 🇺🇸 (@kelliwardaz) December 7, 2020
Members who have signed on to the statement as of publishing:
- Sen. Sonny Borrelli
- Sen. David Livingston
- Sen. David Farnsworth
- Sen. David Gowan
- Sen. Sylvia Allen
- Sen. Sine Kerr
- Sen. Tyler Pace
- Rep. Warren Petersen
- Rep. Travis Grantham
- Rep. Leo Biasucci
- Rep. Walter Blackman
- Rep. Nancy Barto
- Rep. Kelly Townsend
- Rep. Anthony Kern
- Rep. Bret Roberts
- Rep. Kevin Payne
- Rep. Mark Finchem
- Rep. David Cook
- Rep. Bob Thorpe
- Rep. John Fillmore
- Sen-Elect Rogers
- Rep-Elect Hoffman
- Rep-Elect Kaiser
- Rep-Elect Wilmeth
- Rep-Elect Parker
- Rep-Elect Burges
- Rep-Elect Barton
- Rep-Elect Nguyen