Senator suggests blocking Casey if suspicious votes counted

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Senator Mike Lee has proposed a strategic response to address concerns over Pennsylvania’s contested Senate race outcome between Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick.

Following McCormick’s narrow victory, which was acknowledged by multiple networks, allegations have surfaced regarding Democratic efforts to influence the final count during the automatic recount process.

BREAKING: Senator Mike Lee says that if Bob Casey and Pennsylvania Democrats try to claim victory 10+ days after Election Day that the Senate can refuse to seat him. pic.twitter.com/wXw4FxIYLc

— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) November 16, 2024

Concerns have emerged about Casey and Democratic strategist Marc Elias allegedly attempting to include contested ballots in the final tally, a move that has drawn criticism, particularly given Casey’s previous statements regarding election integrity and Donald Trump.

Senator Lee, drawing from his legal expertise, suggested a constitutional solution to the situation.

“If Bob Casey doesn’t concede, Pennsylvania keeps counting illegal votes, [and] Casey relies on those votes to claim victory, the Senate could refuse to seat him,” he wrote on the X platform.

Lee referenced the Constitution’s provision stating: “Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members.”

While such action could face legal challenges, it would potentially impact Casey’s Senate return and raise questions about electoral legitimacy.

Republican legal teams are actively working to prevent this scenario from materializing, despite the party’s assured Senate control regardless of Pennsylvania’s outcome.

If Bob Casey doesn’t concede, Pennsylvania keeps counting illegal votes, & Casey relies on those votes to claim victory, the Senate could refuse to seat him

Article I, Sec. 5, Cl. 1: “Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members” https://t.co/LVPyKxnyMN

— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) November 16, 2024

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley has initiated legal action to address these concerns.

“Let’s be clear: [Dave McCormick] has won this race,” he wrote on the X platform. Bob Casey lost and Democrat officials and lawyers are trying to sow doubt in the democratic process. Our attorneys will not let it stand.”

“PENNSYLVANIA: Tonight the RNC is filing two new lawsuits — in Bucks County and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court — to STOP the counting of illegal ballots. We have won this court battle several times already. Let’s be clear: @DaveMcCormickPA has won this race. Bob Casey lost and…”