Chief Justice John RobertsĀ sided with liberalsĀ on the Supreme Court, creating a deadlock and denying a request by the Pennsylvania GOP to count ballots only if theyāve been received by Election Day.
The 4-4 tie means the decision from the lower court remains in place.
Last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mail-in ballots can be counted up to three days after the election, even if they lack a legible postmark.
The court stated that ballots counted during the extension period must be postmarked by the close of polls on Election Day.
The AP, however,Ā noted thatĀ āballots can be counted if they lack a postmark, a legible postmark or some proof of mailing,ā with the only disqualifying feature being if a āpreponderance of the evidenceā shows it was mailed after Election Day.
Even CNNĀ highlightedĀ Robertsā conservative betrayal stating, āOnce again Roberts has moved left to side with his liberal colleagues in an area where he has a very conservative record.ā
Supreme Court denies Pennsylvania GOP request to limit mail-in voting. @JohnJHarwood reports. pic.twitter.com/4D2gGEfw5q
— CNN Early Start (@EarlyStart) October 20, 2020
John Roberts Allows Ballots to Be Counted Well After Election Day
The phrase āJohn Roberts has sided with the liberal wing of the Supreme Courtā is becoming a foregone conclusion at this point.
The victory for Democrats here is nearly immeasurable.
Democrat nominee Joe Biden and President Trump have both been competing for votes in Pennsylvania, a crucial state for both challenger and incumbent.
Supreme Court splits 4-4, leaves Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in place allowing more time for mail-in voting. Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh would have granted GOP request to block the Pennsylvania courtās ruling. pic.twitter.com/MFiQ9EKzSG
Trending: A.G. nominee Garland says DOJ will āadvanceā Bidenās gun control policies
— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) October 19, 2020
No Democrat has won the presidency without capturing Pennsylvania since Harry Truman in 1948.
Trump won the Keystone State over Hillary Clinton in 2016 by just overĀ 40,000 votes.
Three days worth of mail-in ballots discovered in drop boxes and satellite offices after the election could potentially cast doubt on the results.
Republican National Committee national press secretary Mandi Merritt issued aĀ statementĀ on the deadlock.
āWe are disappointed that the court declined to confront the important issues raised in our motion,ā she said. āThe Constitution delegates these issues to elected state legislatures rather than judges for a reason.ā
Roberts is now firmly in the liberal faction and is working overtime to rig the election. @senatemajldr, confirm ACB immediately.https://t.co/LZKL0cmDrg
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) October 19, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett Looms Large
Conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin blasted Roberts for his pattern of betrayal.
āJohn Roberts blows it again,ā heĀ tweeted. āWhat a truly horrible and politically-motivated justice. Disaster.ā
CNN analyst Steve Vladeck was quick to observe how the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court would be critical to blunting Robertsā liberal rulings.
Big win for voting rights: Supreme Court says Pennsylvania ballots will count if received by Friday after Election Day. Roberts joins liberals.
Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh dissented. This decision could have easily gone the other way if Amy Coney Barrett on court
— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) October 19, 2020
āOnce again, Chief Justice Roberts played the same role heās played over the last year ā appearing to put what he views as the courtās institutional interests ahead of what he otherwise mightāve preferred,ā Vladeck pointed out.
āBut with the confirmation of Judge Barrett seemingly a fait accompli, this may be one of the last times that such a move by him is decisive.ā
And that would be a good thing for the country.
Cross-posted with Mental Recession
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