I don't understand what you mean by that because I've listened to this twice and I still haven't told me what the Republicans done I'm an open-minded person but when a person intentionally not explains to me the truth of the whole matter how am I supposed to believe them
It's as if it could be called Election Fraud. Who could have imagined those who fairly lost elections in 2020 and tried desperately to overturn democracy while crying election fraud in the media are, once again, committing real election fraud? Who could have even foreseen that? What a mystery! 🤷
Doesn't matter, they will rig it and they don't care what the majority wants. Until you're willing to use the 2A to stop them they will keep rigging it. Last I checked the GOP had significantly more 2A freedom dispensers.
"It's all about the power." Thanks, Marc. We in Ohio recognize that well, as the corrupt GOP supermajority (some of them are in prison now) SEVEN times refused to honor our Republican-led state supreme court when they ruled against the GOP maps. The maps first submitted allowed them to be in the majority, but they HAD to have the supermajority. And they broke the law to do it. They can't rule any other way in a democracy than to rig it and their actions are a dead giveaway.
Once again I'm trying to ask why are they asking for these 60,000 votes not to count and they ain't saying it in this podcast of UA-cam why won't they say what the Republicans are trying to do all they're saying is they're trying to do illegal stuff well there's got to be a reason why 60,000 votes shouldn't be counted now it's up to me to make my decision whether I think it's bogus or not but if they don't tell me how am I supposed to make the decision
You can count till your blue in the face, but if the votes where illegally cast then they should never have been counted to begin with. Did you check if they were legal votes or just counted?
I told a childhood friend who moved to NC a few years ago that NC is turning blue because of crap like this. She insisted it’s not. Needless to say I ended a 55 year relationship with her. Never have I felt better and so justified. Stand up NC! Make your voices heard. 💙⚖️💙☮️
@@Duchess8705 Thanks Duchess. I respectfully tried with her, because I cared, and finally there was just too much willful ignorance and negativity. I live to fight another day because I was able to go no contact with her and like minded others. Wishing you and yours all the best.
Your friend was right though, the needle doesn't seem to have shifted one bit. The vast majority of people don't pay attention or don't care. Voting doesn't work when the politicians draw the lines and the courts change the rules to whatever suits them.
@ And that’s the problem! If only people would take the time to learn basic civics. Decide what really benefits you and vote accordingly. You don’t have to be a political junky, to know character matters. That said, we fight back locally. Google who your congressman/woman and senators are if you don’t already know and email them. Think of them like your microphone. Tell your friends and neighbors. Expose the corruption. If all you can do is punch the buttons on your keyboard, do it. You’re already doing it here. Come on NC get busy! 💙⚖️💙☮️
The country! Your district could be next! NC leans Red, they'll need others to get THIS out!!! Email, call MSM. Ask them why are you NOT covering this news? 👍
You're allowed to make checks and balances. Just like the democrats did in 2016 when trump was elected and they made a Russian interference case out of thin air. You know, real attempted cheating?
Lol, Romans 1 explains very clearly why the Democrats are as they are. So sad! Only one chapter, go read and tell me what is wrote thousands of years ago is not true! You can't!!
I have done stop trusting these lairs long time ago when the Dems had a good plan but the Republicans, didn't approve, so yeh I stopped long time ago. It's time the people open their eyes and ears and listen to the truth for once in their life before it's to late, otherwise it be to late by the time they open their eyes and ears. Truth is the signs were there but the people chose to keep their eyes and ears close to the truth thinking their felon, sex offender is going to .take this country great with wealth for everyone which is nothing but lies for Trump and his people are only thinking of themselves and getting rich off of the middle class, so people American got con again. I am preparing for what's to come and hope the people are too. God help us all.
So if these 60,000 votes are called into question, doesn't the election for President have to be recounted and for the Senators and House Representatives. You can't chuck 60,000 votes for one thing and not for all the other line items on the ballot.
NC history indicates this will backfire badly on the party doing it, but also that we're all going to suffer in the meantime while the Republicans throw their big, illegal, diaper-filling tantrum.
I wasn't familiar with NC history either so I asked perplexity (AI Google): Your observation about North Carolina's political history and its potential implications for the current situation is astute. The state's past indeed suggests a pattern of partisan power grabs that often backfire, while also causing significant harm to democratic processes and citizens' rights in the interim. ## Historical Precedents North Carolina has a long history of political parties attempting to consolidate power through questionable means: 1. In the late 19th century, Democrats used a "White Supremacy Campaign" to regain control from Republicans and Populists, culminating in the 1898 Wilmington massacre and coup d'état[2][8]. 2. Throughout the 20th century, both parties engaged in power grabs when electoral margins were tight. For instance, in 1973, Republican Governor Holshouser made sweeping personnel changes, leading Democrats to strip him of powers. Similarly, in 1976, Democratic Governor Hunt's "Christmas massacre" fired many Republican officials[1]. 3. More recently, gerrymandering has been a contentious issue, with both parties accused of manipulating district boundaries for political gain[9]. ## Potential Backfire Historical evidence suggests that such tactics often backfire: 1. The extreme measures taken by Democrats in 1898 led to decades of one-party rule, but eventually contributed to the rise of the Republican Party in the state[2]. 2. Aggressive partisan actions have frequently resulted in legal challenges and public backlash, as seen in the numerous redistricting cases in recent decades[9]. 3. The current attempt to challenge the Supreme Court election results may similarly erode public trust and potentially galvanize opposition[5]. ## Interim Consequences While these power grabs often backfire eventually, they can cause significant harm in the short term: 1. The 1898 events led to the disenfranchisement of African American voters for decades[2][8]. 2. Recent gerrymandering efforts have resulted in ongoing legal battles and uncertainty in electoral processes[9]. 3. The current challenge to the Supreme Court election results is creating uncertainty and potentially undermining faith in the democratic process[5][7]. In conclusion, while history suggests that the current Republican efforts may indeed backfire, the potential for immediate harm to North Carolina's democratic institutions and citizens' rights is a serious concern. The pattern of partisan power grabs, regardless of the party involved, has consistently led to periods of political instability and erosion of democratic norms in the state. Sources [1] The History of North Carolina Exposes the Truth About Swing States time.com/7201043/north-carolina-swing-state-history/ [2] 1898 And The Shadow Of Jim Crow In North Carolina www.ncbar.org/nc-lawyer/2023-11/1898-and-the-shadow-of-jim-crow-in-north-carolina/ [3] The Election of 1898 in North Carolina: An Introduction exhibits.lib.unc.edu/exhibits/show/1898/history [4] North Carolina Supreme Court blocks certification of Democrat as winner of close high court race www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/north-carolina-supreme-court-blocks-certification-democrat-winner-clos-rcna186662 [5] Republicans on North Carolina Supreme Court Block Certification of Democratic Justice’s Victory www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/01/republicans-on-north-carolina-supreme-court-block-certification-of-democratic-justices-victory/ [6] Legal challenge in North Carolina Supreme Court race is likely www.wunc.org/politics/2024-12-12/legal-challenge-in-north-carolina-supreme-court-race-is-likely [7] List of voters challenged. NC residents unhappy about being on list. carolinapublicpress.org/67412/nc-residents-furious-about-being-on-challenged-list-of-voters/ [8] Learn About the History of 1898 | New Hanover County, NC www.nhcgov.com/229/Learn-About-the-History-of-1898 [9] Drawing Democracy: North Carolina's Gerrymandering History history.chass.ncsu.edu/2019/07/29/drawing-democracy-north-carolinas-gerrymandering-history/ [10] Understanding the election scandal in North Carolina's 9th district www.brookings.edu/articles/understanding-the-election-scandal-in-north-carolinas-9th-district/
Exactly because my vote and my parents votes are missing here in Nevada nirhern nevada in washie county .I was tracking them and poof they are gone on election day .we voted in October 3 and are ballots were received in November 2 .But not counted
I used to be a Republican most of my life and am so disgusted with the corruption of the Republican party now. Registered Democrat 2 years ago. Edit: For those getting emotional, I was always hard middle. I was mod republican and did not vote for Trump ever. I actually voted candidates other than Trump and voted for Kamala Harris. I then started realizing I mind as well be Democrat. I put moral character and country first. Take care and God bless.
It’s been a massive failure of leadership, sad to see, as stable democracies usually have 2 parties, that alternate,,contesting for the middle ground. This time, the GOP has won with extremist positions and a complete rogue as president
Talk to the people around you. Everyone needs to be more social about it if we want the next election to go better. The more red your area, the more valuable your voice is.
A lot of rural Republicans are leftists that don't know it yet.. The democratic party needs to kick the establishment into the curb like the republican party did.
I used to be a lifelong Democrat… and had to leave the Democrat party because the Democrats are now so insufferably CORRUPT. I will NEVER vote Democrat again.
True, except that auto carrot wrecked your sentence. Needed to say "being", not "been." And i agree. We do not need those heinous attitudes in our politics. Long live, "a fair go", for everyone. Have a wonderful 2025. May it be better than the last five years...
Remember scomo! They tried to follow the American plan and will again this coming election! The writing is already on the wall and remember the media is owned by the exact same people as in America!
60,000 votes? What group of 60,000 votes? Better not be mine. All votes count. They lost. We have a Democratic Governor and Assistant governor and the R are trying to strip all decision powers away from the Governors office. I am so ashamed of NC politics.
No, all LEGAL votes count. If there are problems with the votes (for example, if the voter didn't follow the rules), then the votes shouldn't count...regardless of which party benefits.
@mracicot Legally all these votes do count under state rules. They are challenged for not having a driver’s license number, but that isn’t required by law in NC. They have been over this in their interview with the democrat candidate (whose own father had his vote thrown out for using a military ID - as allowed by the law).
Thank you Mark for having more balls and integrity than the corporate media 😾 and I hope they don't get to you! Stay safe, I fear there is a blood bath coming when people can't vote, buy food because the prices for daily life are about to skyrocket! 😢 No one else is talking about this! We need to scream sanity (Christopher Titus) and protest! ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 We all live in this country and if you don't want your rights taken, fight for them! They are coming for your right to vote!
Not that I pay a lot in taxes since I live on Social Security but I've decided I'm not paying in any taxes anymore I'm not even going to file my tax return fuck them
My biggest concern is how i will survive all these financial and political crises, especially given the power struggle in the US. The government has really made things more difficult for its citizens and we can not sit idly by and suffer all the consequences of poor governance.
I don't understand why when something like the Supreme Court Justice nomination situation with Obama vs Trump happen the Democrats don't sue or pass legislation that doesn't leave any ambiguity about these issues. Put it in writing that the current president gets to nominate a justice regardless of when the election is, or if it's within 6 months, or whatever. Why leave these things open ended? Can't some of these things get locked down?
Politicians with backgrounds in law spend most all of their time trying to find ways to get around the current laws. Activists do the same thing. A tremendous amount of resources are spent to find the loopholes in everything. A huge difference appearing between the parties is that one side believes in following the spirit of the law, the other side is only concerned with the letter of the law
Dems have not had more than a very slim majority at any point since then. Plus, if you wanted it to stick it would need to be an amendment, because Congress can't make a law that a later Congress can't just repeal.
The issue is that there are concerns that some votes aren’t valid. A vote has to meet certain criteria to be considered valid, this is obvious to everyone
All this over the difference between a 5-2 GOP majority and a 6-1 majority. So effing disgusting that they are not satisfied with 5-2 and need to pull off these partisan shenanigans to get to 6-1. Makes me sick here in Raleigh.
It's abhorent that you do not stand with your fellow North Carolinians for justice The suppression of their votes is not a red or blue issue. The fact that you don't understand this simple but enormous fact is confirmation of your ignorance and depravity. And that should make everyone in your state sick! DO NOT call yourself American or a patriot. You are simply a simpleton. Nothing more!
Did you just watch the 200 or so judges that were confirmed under Biden….. I watched the nomination process and all I can say is hope you are in front of them and not me
No but they can sure be grossly misinterpreted. Otherwise we wouldn't have certified a disqualified insurrectionist yesterday per section 3 of the 14th us constitution
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Doesn't this constitute a major conflict of interest for the state court to get involved in this considering it involves one of their own seats?
They don't even care if they are showing us how corrupt they are. Thank you Marc for all you do!
That's true for many of them, but some of them perversely believe they're patriotic.
I don't understand what you mean by that because I've listened to this twice and I still haven't told me what the Republicans done I'm an open-minded person but when a person intentionally not explains to me the truth of the whole matter how am I supposed to believe them
@@James-i8e7d Please re-write your comment, it is not grammatically correct so it makes no sense.
@James-i8e7d Do you trust the contested votes?
@@James-i8e7d
Maybe you need to listen CAREFULLY for a third time and concentrate more, as Mark has explained it VERY clearly!
We voted for her, not him!
On a dictatorship doesn't matter who you voted for.
He was up election night than suddenly they found enough votes for her. Classic steal
It's as if it could be called Election Fraud. Who could have imagined those who fairly lost elections in 2020 and tried desperately to overturn democracy while crying election fraud in the media are, once again, committing real election fraud? Who could have even foreseen that? What a mystery! 🤷
Doesn't matter, they will rig it and they don't care what the majority wants. Until you're willing to use the 2A to stop them they will keep rigging it. Last I checked the GOP had significantly more 2A freedom dispensers.
@Miapetdragon69 Kamala wasn't even elected within her arty.
Republicans would have screamed their heads off if a Democrat had blocked a Republican win.
It’s always so out of balance. Rules for Dems, not for them.
🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🩺🗽🕊️
Silence IS Complicity 🤭
"It's all about the power." Thanks, Marc. We in Ohio recognize that well, as the corrupt GOP supermajority (some of them are in prison now) SEVEN times refused to honor our Republican-led state supreme court when they ruled against the GOP maps. The maps first submitted allowed them to be in the majority, but they HAD to have the supermajority. And they broke the law to do it. They can't rule any other way in a democracy than to rig it and their actions are a dead giveaway.
Once again I'm trying to ask why are they asking for these 60,000 votes not to count and they ain't saying it in this podcast of UA-cam why won't they say what the Republicans are trying to do all they're saying is they're trying to do illegal stuff well there's got to be a reason why 60,000 votes shouldn't be counted now it's up to me to make my decision whether I think it's bogus or not but if they don't tell me how am I supposed to make the decision
Damn!!!! Maybe we should've!!
I was greatly a part of the recount . To me, it appeared RIGGS WON!! WE COUNTED AND COUNTED❤PROUD TO BE A NC DEMOCRAT
You can count till your blue in the face, but if the votes where illegally cast then they should never have been counted to begin with. Did you check if they were legal votes or just counted?
Is nobody on the Republican side teaching their kids honesty, integrity, honor, fairness, etc.?
They say, what's that.
Can't teach what you don't know.
How can they when they don't know the meanings of those words?
You can't teach someone else what you don't know yourself.
Obviously not.
Disgusting. Why are they getting away with this?
Not over yet
Because no one is stopping them
@@katiesdumbvideos5418 Well, the voters hands are tied. More proof of the oligarchy.
60K voters have to speak up Loudly
@@Jilla0559It is if we let them, and we basically are.
Liars, cheaters, and thieves!! Enough of the whining, baby boys! She won!! 💙
Keep opposing and resisting 💪
Ultimately denial dies in the presence of facts.
@@deborahdunthorn1717he cheated it’s obvious . He cheats at everything. Its a pattern, he did this time too.
@@deborahdunthorn1717Nostalgic
THE MUK AND CHUMP SHOULD TAKE ALL LIARS, CHEATERS AND THIEVES AND HEAD OF TO AFRICA WHICH HAS MORE THAN ENOUGH ROOM
@@deborahdunthorn1717 If that were true the first Trump impeachment would have succeeded and we wouldn't be dealing with him now.
im so sick of the republican anti American actions
You don’t want a fair election?
@@ProlifeldsHow is throwing out the votes of 60,000 citizens fair, genius???
Sadly it is only " Republican" in name the actual party is maga , 🤔
@@Prolifelds Something magats wouldn't recognize, in every sense of the word...
@@Prolifelds republicans are keeping it from being fair.
Unbelievable! How can the state Supreme Court make such a decision? So underhanded. THREE recounts! May justice prevail. 🙏⚖️✌️🇺🇸
Election of 2000 comes to mind.judges picking the winner
Thank you for your Excellent Fighting for Our Beloved American Democracy 🇺🇸
If I were Justice Riggs, I would not recuse myself. Ask yourself this: would a Republican justice recuse themselves? (Hell, no!)
never
@@TheScaramongus
A certain one in Florida comes to mind. 😕
There is one sitting on the SCOTUS and one loose Cannon in Florida.
quite the opposite, they'll lie in their confirmation hearings that something is settled case law and then reverse the decision at the drop of a hat.
I’m so freaking tired of the GQP! 🤬🤬🤬
Me too!
We all are, low down cheating liars like dumpy
End Electoral College and gerrymandering. End viter suppression
Right! They may or may not cheat by changing ballots, but they do cheat before they're cast.
The gop are just a criminal organization at this point
Don't you mean 'voter suppression'? But totally agree, abolish the Electoral Collage and Gerrymandering. This is the 21st century!!
Newsflash, Republicans aren’t the only ones who engage in gerrymandering
"End Electoral College"
...since we're not going to use it for what it was intended for anyway.
F-- this! I’ll go and protest if I must!
Please do! The only way to show them where you stand!
Oh no not Protest, anything but that. What are ya'all like 12?
How are we supposed to believe in our judicial system, never mind the election process?
Get ‘em Marc. This is sickening.
We all need to do the heavy lifting.
I told a childhood friend who moved to NC a few years ago that NC is turning blue because of crap like this. She insisted it’s not. Needless to say I ended a 55 year relationship with her. Never have I felt better and so justified. Stand up NC! Make your voices heard. 💙⚖️💙☮️
So sorry for your loss.
@@Duchess8705 Thanks Duchess. I respectfully tried with her, because I cared, and finally there was just too much willful ignorance and negativity. I live to fight another day because I was able to go no contact with her and like minded others. Wishing you and yours all the best.
Well you are both right. It's turning blue, but the Republicans in power won't accept the will of the voters. And so issues like this happen
Your friend was right though, the needle doesn't seem to have shifted one bit. The vast majority of people don't pay attention or don't care.
Voting doesn't work when the politicians draw the lines and the courts change the rules to whatever suits them.
@ And that’s the problem! If only people would take the time to learn basic civics. Decide what really benefits you and vote accordingly. You don’t have to be a political junky, to know character matters. That said, we fight back locally. Google who your congressman/woman and senators are if you don’t already know and email them. Think of them like your microphone. Tell your friends and neighbors. Expose the corruption. If all you can do is punch the buttons on your keyboard, do it. You’re already doing it here. Come on NC get busy! 💙⚖️💙☮️
The People of North Carolina MUST SPEAK OUT!! Go on strike and shut down the state until every vote is counted!!!
It’s already been counted 3 xs!!!! Fk the republicans, let them cry and announce the winner!!
The country! Your district could be next! NC leans Red, they'll need others to get THIS out!!!
Email, call MSM. Ask them why are you NOT covering this news? 👍
I'm sure they are quite weary from the hurricane flooding...😢
@@jenniferhawkins9020the western part of
@@Marinemomof3Oceanside Barely leans red. If it wasn't so badly gerrymandered it would likely be leaning a bit more blue.
This is why I contribute to Marc's work every month. Thanks Marc and Paige for fighting for us!
Absolutely no respect for rules and the law
I'm so sick of these CHEATING REPUBLICANS.
They are desperate. They always lie, cheat and steal for power.
I live in Tennessee so I agree
@JoyMDors86 I'm in California and it is no less disgusting! And I am crazy-tired of the spineless coward Dems who do NOT stand up to them!
You're allowed to make checks and balances. Just like the democrats did in 2016 when trump was elected and they made a Russian interference case out of thin air. You know, real attempted cheating?
Lol, Romans 1 explains very clearly why the Democrats are as they are. So sad! Only one chapter, go read and tell me what is wrote thousands of years ago is not true! You can't!!
Fascism never rests.
You’re absolutely right!
And democracy can’t quit
But apparently democracy is asleep all the time.
When are we going to stop trusting these deplorables?
It’s a never ending story
I have done stop trusting these lairs long time ago when the Dems had a good plan but the Republicans, didn't approve, so yeh I stopped long time ago. It's time the people open their eyes and ears and listen to the truth for once in their life before it's to late, otherwise it be to late by the time they open their eyes and ears. Truth is the signs were there but the people chose to keep their eyes and ears close to the truth thinking their felon, sex offender is going to .take this country great with wealth for everyone which is nothing but lies for Trump and his people are only thinking of themselves and getting rich off of the middle class, so people American got con again. I am preparing for what's to come and hope the people are too. God help us all.
I never did….
So if these 60,000 votes are called into question, doesn't the election for President have to be recounted and for the Senators and House Representatives. You can't chuck 60,000 votes for one thing and not for all the other line items on the ballot.
They are planning on doing this all over the US‼️
Disgusting
If I was one of those 60,000 voters who vote could possibly not be counted I would be pissed!
I would be in front of the courthouse with a pitch fork
I'm pissed and I'm in Texas.
@@rundoetx If you're in Texas, then this should be a common thing for you.
@bulkvanderhuge9006 Unfortunately, it is.
@@bulkvanderhuge9006yeh it is. Crooks run Texas like NC wants.
Such a sad state of affairs our country is in.
I live in NC, and this is frightening.
Impeach those judges.
This is outrageous.
Absolutely sickening.
Facts maga is sick
Thanks for explaining the situation so well. You're correct, most Americans don't get the news and facts on their TV
DISGUSTING!
Thank you one million times 👍🎯💯
Wouldn’t it be cool if the 60,000 all showed up to protest at the Supreme Court?
@@cardbuddy Great idea!
Do they know they are on the list?
Publish the list ! ! ! ! Let the voters defend themselves and their rights ! ! ! !
@@paulinelarson465 You have no rights in a Republican controlled State.
@@paulinelarson465The list was published a couple months ago.
NC history indicates this will backfire badly on the party doing it, but also that we're all going to suffer in the meantime while the Republicans throw their big, illegal, diaper-filling tantrum.
Pease explain to people not from NC what history you're referring to.
Bot
Hasn't happened yet
I wasn't familiar with NC history either so I asked perplexity (AI Google):
Your observation about North Carolina's political history and its potential implications for the current situation is astute. The state's past indeed suggests a pattern of partisan power grabs that often backfire, while also causing significant harm to democratic processes and citizens' rights in the interim.
## Historical Precedents
North Carolina has a long history of political parties attempting to consolidate power through questionable means:
1. In the late 19th century, Democrats used a "White Supremacy Campaign" to regain control from Republicans and Populists, culminating in the 1898 Wilmington massacre and coup d'état[2][8].
2. Throughout the 20th century, both parties engaged in power grabs when electoral margins were tight. For instance, in 1973, Republican Governor Holshouser made sweeping personnel changes, leading Democrats to strip him of powers. Similarly, in 1976, Democratic Governor Hunt's "Christmas massacre" fired many Republican officials[1].
3. More recently, gerrymandering has been a contentious issue, with both parties accused of manipulating district boundaries for political gain[9].
## Potential Backfire
Historical evidence suggests that such tactics often backfire:
1. The extreme measures taken by Democrats in 1898 led to decades of one-party rule, but eventually contributed to the rise of the Republican Party in the state[2].
2. Aggressive partisan actions have frequently resulted in legal challenges and public backlash, as seen in the numerous redistricting cases in recent decades[9].
3. The current attempt to challenge the Supreme Court election results may similarly erode public trust and potentially galvanize opposition[5].
## Interim Consequences
While these power grabs often backfire eventually, they can cause significant harm in the short term:
1. The 1898 events led to the disenfranchisement of African American voters for decades[2][8].
2. Recent gerrymandering efforts have resulted in ongoing legal battles and uncertainty in electoral processes[9].
3. The current challenge to the Supreme Court election results is creating uncertainty and potentially undermining faith in the democratic process[5][7].
In conclusion, while history suggests that the current Republican efforts may indeed backfire, the potential for immediate harm to North Carolina's democratic institutions and citizens' rights is a serious concern. The pattern of partisan power grabs, regardless of the party involved, has consistently led to periods of political instability and erosion of democratic norms in the state.
Sources
[1] The History of North Carolina Exposes the Truth About Swing States time.com/7201043/north-carolina-swing-state-history/
[2] 1898 And The Shadow Of Jim Crow In North Carolina www.ncbar.org/nc-lawyer/2023-11/1898-and-the-shadow-of-jim-crow-in-north-carolina/
[3] The Election of 1898 in North Carolina: An Introduction exhibits.lib.unc.edu/exhibits/show/1898/history
[4] North Carolina Supreme Court blocks certification of Democrat as winner of close high court race www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/north-carolina-supreme-court-blocks-certification-democrat-winner-clos-rcna186662
[5] Republicans on North Carolina Supreme Court Block Certification of Democratic Justice’s Victory www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/01/republicans-on-north-carolina-supreme-court-block-certification-of-democratic-justices-victory/
[6] Legal challenge in North Carolina Supreme Court race is likely www.wunc.org/politics/2024-12-12/legal-challenge-in-north-carolina-supreme-court-race-is-likely
[7] List of voters challenged. NC residents unhappy about being on list. carolinapublicpress.org/67412/nc-residents-furious-about-being-on-challenged-list-of-voters/
[8] Learn About the History of 1898 | New Hanover County, NC www.nhcgov.com/229/Learn-About-the-History-of-1898
[9] Drawing Democracy: North Carolina's Gerrymandering History history.chass.ncsu.edu/2019/07/29/drawing-democracy-north-carolinas-gerrymandering-history/
[10] Understanding the election scandal in North Carolina's 9th district www.brookings.edu/articles/understanding-the-election-scandal-in-north-carolinas-9th-district/
@@EdwardM-t8p god protects idiots?
Recount the president vote. 45 did not win.
My thoughts exactly! What are they really trying to hide?
Exactly and he's begging for discipline
Exactly because my vote and my parents votes are missing here in Nevada nirhern nevada in washie county .I was tracking them and poof they are gone on election day .we voted in October 3 and are ballots were received in November 2 .But not counted
Please do something !
Elon did something to the votes. They cheated somehow.
If only Democrats fought as hard for Democracy as Republicans fight for Fascism.
100% it is terrifying how easy they hand us over to fascists.
Republican fascism doesn’t even surprise me anymore
I used to be a Republican most of my life and am so disgusted with the corruption of the Republican party now. Registered Democrat 2 years ago.
Edit: For those getting emotional, I was always hard middle. I was mod republican and did not vote for Trump ever. I actually voted candidates other than Trump and voted for Kamala Harris. I then started realizing I mind as well be Democrat. I put moral character and country first. Take care and God bless.
It’s been a massive failure of leadership, sad to see, as stable democracies usually have 2 parties, that alternate,,contesting for the middle ground. This time, the GOP has won with extremist positions and a complete rogue as president
Talk to the people around you. Everyone needs to be more social about it if we want the next election to go better. The more red your area, the more valuable your voice is.
A lot of rural Republicans are leftists that don't know it yet..
The democratic party needs to kick the establishment into the curb like the republican party did.
I used to be a lifelong Democrat… and had to leave the Democrat party because the Democrats are now so insufferably CORRUPT. I will NEVER vote Democrat again.
We aren't much better. Too much complacency and not enough fight.
The best part of been a Australian is that there is no Republican Party here .
True, except that auto carrot wrecked your sentence. Needed to say "being", not "been." And i agree. We do not need those heinous attitudes in our politics. Long live, "a fair go", for everyone.
Have a wonderful 2025. May it be better than the last five years...
Remember scomo! They tried to follow the American plan and will again this coming election!
The writing is already on the wall and remember the media is owned by the exact same people as in America!
Do you notice all the republican viewers watching SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA? Fox News Australia!
We do have Murdoch controlled, Liberal favoured, propaganda outlets....yes, sky being one of them
I wish I could hit the thumbs-up button 365 times 4! 🙄😒🥴
My question to you is what is going to be done to stop this????????
This is pure corruption.
Thank you Marc. keep your eye on the ball.
this is how authoritarian government takes root
This is how the rich class rules. But remember the French Revolution...that ended badly for them.
60,000 votes? What group of 60,000 votes? Better not be mine. All votes count. They lost. We have a Democratic Governor and Assistant governor and the R are trying to strip all decision powers away from the Governors office. I am so ashamed of NC politics.
It's amazing that this video was put out without explaining the the basis on which the vote challenge was made.
No, all LEGAL votes count. If there are problems with the votes (for example, if the voter didn't follow the rules), then the votes shouldn't count...regardless of which party benefits.
@mracicot Legally all these votes do count under state rules. They are challenged for not having a driver’s license number, but that isn’t required by law in NC. They have been over this in their interview with the democrat candidate (whose own father had his vote thrown out for using a military ID - as allowed by the law).
@@emmakane6848 Then they should count. My point was that the assertion that “all votes count” is fundamentally wrong.
There is no low that is too low for the GOP.
I want this nightmare to be over. 😢
Thank you Mark for having more balls and integrity than the corporate media 😾 and I hope they don't get to you! Stay safe, I fear there is a blood bath coming when people can't vote, buy food because the prices for daily life are about to skyrocket! 😢 No one else is talking about this! We need to scream sanity (Christopher Titus) and protest! ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 We all live in this country and if you don't want your rights taken, fight for them! They are coming for your right to vote!
I don't know about my neighbors, but I'm tired of footing the bill for these ridiculous & childish antics. Grrrrrr
Not that I pay a lot in taxes since I live on Social Security but I've decided I'm not paying in any taxes anymore I'm not even going to file my tax return fuck them
My biggest concern is how i will survive all these financial and political crises, especially given the power struggle in the US. The government has really made things more difficult for its citizens
and we can not sit idly by and suffer all the consequences of poor governance.
$60k every 4 weeks! I now have a good house and can now afford anything and also support my family, God bless America.
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Thank you so much, Democracy Docket.
They justify their corruption by saying it's for the greater good of god or whatever. Sickening.
"Where is the media?!"
Up Trump's ass.
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@@ramdhonyramrajsingh7965 With Trump up their asses !
Is that why it stinks?
Heritage Foundation my friends. Do your research. Demand different.
The CEOs of most MSM donated to tRumps campaign. They won't say anything about tRump or the RepubliCON party.
SCOTUS is such a f***in joke now
He’s talking the state Supreme Court in North Carolina.
@ yeah... they're trump appointed, therefore considered compromised because of partisanship.
White Nationalists have risen in power, and we're letting them shape our world. Long live racism and misogyny. Unless we, the people, get a spine.
1/8/2025//The SCOTUS of the USA is corrupted, “political who-are’s” for sale, only the rich can afford them
Supreme Joke of USA
How can they certify the federal election, but not the state?
If they haven’t certified the vote, doesn’t that throw out of vote for president?
Thank you Mark.........
They've got a lot of nerve 😤
It’s called lack of integrity
and? They shamelessly reject Democracy unless they get what they want.
Thank you so much for getting the message out repeatedly💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
This is absolutely infuriating, thank you for battling and covering this!
WHAT ARE THE GROUNDS OF THE APPLICATIONS?
Thank you. How do we get the media to follow this?
I’m so disgusted I can’t even listen to this. Good bless you guys. Please may justice be served
They are not making justice served.
1/8/2025 Justice and fairness are taking a long nap. It only wake up when something shakes a bag of money. Only the wealthy can afford justice.
Thanks we need you now more than ever
thank you for all the work you do. i will stand with you for democracy
Lock them up.....
It thought our form of of government is a Republic. Why all of this save our democracy?
UNbelievable!!
Thank you Marc✨🇺🇸✨
Good evening. Thank you for your honest journalism and information clarification in the middle of this crazy American political situation .
We are to keep fighting for justice!
Think you'll find that's corporate media not legacy. They've made their 'side' pretty damn clear
Thanks Mark and Paige. Keep fighting for democracy!
WTF. Election interference. 😢
Stop causing an insurrection
I voted for her!
The NC R party has NO SHAME!
CORRUPT TO THE CORE!!!
Oh Marc I appreciate you so much- I can’t even watch this.
Thank you for all you do
What not a surprise. Another sad day for democracy.
I don't understand why when something like the Supreme Court Justice nomination situation with Obama vs Trump happen the Democrats don't sue or pass legislation that doesn't leave any ambiguity about these issues. Put it in writing that the current president gets to nominate a justice regardless of when the election is, or if it's within 6 months, or whatever. Why leave these things open ended? Can't some of these things get locked down?
Not when there are crooks out there. You have to fight every damn time.
Politicians with backgrounds in law spend most all of their time trying to find ways to get around the current laws. Activists do the same thing. A tremendous amount of resources are spent to find the loopholes in everything. A huge difference appearing between the parties is that one side believes in following the spirit of the law, the other side is only concerned with the letter of the law
Dems have not had more than a very slim majority at any point since then.
Plus, if you wanted it to stick it would need to be an amendment, because Congress can't make a law that a later Congress can't just repeal.
Thank you Marc. You’re the rock star Election Lawyer. Defenders of the Faith.
It is rather silly that the court is going to decide on the membership of one of it's own members. That feels to me like a major conflict of interest.
I said the same thing. Kind of like a certain judge in Florida refusing to recuse herself from the case involving the guy who hired her.
The issue is that there are concerns that some votes aren’t valid. A vote has to meet certain criteria to be considered valid, this is obvious to everyone
Fed up with this endless struggle to hold free and fair elections.
Is this at least in state-wide (North Carolina) news? I hope North Carolinians are aware of how they are being disenfranchised.
It's not. I live in NC not far from Raleigh and there's been barely more than a few seconds mention of it in any mainstream media.
@@brassman7599my sympathy, I moved out of N.C. last year. It's beautiful, yes, but this kind of ignorance cannot be ignored.
All this over the difference between a 5-2 GOP majority and a 6-1 majority. So effing disgusting that they are not satisfied with 5-2 and need to pull off these partisan shenanigans to get to 6-1. Makes me sick here in Raleigh.
It's abhorent that you do not stand with your fellow North Carolinians for justice The suppression of their votes is not a red or blue issue. The fact that you don't understand this simple but enormous fact is confirmation of your ignorance and depravity. And that should make everyone in your state sick! DO NOT call yourself American or a patriot. You are simply a simpleton. Nothing more!
Thank you Paige✨🇺🇸✨
I took a picture of the receipt I was given November 5 at the voting poll. I'm going to check to see if my vote was counted.
The courts should be the one place that is not partisan….if we demand justice.
Did you just watch the 200 or so judges that were confirmed under Biden….. I watched the nomination process and all I can say is hope you are in front of them and not me
How about challenging voter purges statewide? 🤔
Across the Nation .... Would be more like it!
Somebody double-check for all those purged votes.
yeah... how about nationwide.
@phiksit Agreed. 👍
They are blocking the wrong certification.
Thats what i hoped this video was about, that some NC senator spoke up about this. But nah. Typical...
I'm sick. This is illegal.
Ban all parties. Make candidates for office debate publicly. No campaigns. This is all so stupid.
Fight Fight Fight WE MUST NOT LET THEM DO THIS... This is BS
The whole state supreme court should recuse themselves.
yes!
Time to rise up against this.
Constitutional laws can not be changed by any supreme court!
No but they can sure be grossly misinterpreted. Otherwise we wouldn't have certified a disqualified insurrectionist yesterday per section 3 of the 14th us constitution
Oh really? The next president is a FKN convicted criminal!
Scotus has entered the chat.
Yeah they don't care about the constitution, rules or the law.
SCOTUS has done so multiple times in the past year alone. Laws seem to be irrelevant where Republicans sit.
Democracy forward thank you.