# Electoral Count Act on The No Agenda Show Electoral Count Act comes up in 6 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2021 to November 2024. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** January 2021 – November 2024 - **Related topics:** [Supreme Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [Adam Kinzinger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-kinzinger.md), [Amy Klobuchar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-klobuchar.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Defense Spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md), [Dick Morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-morris.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [January 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [Jerry Pournelle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-pournelle.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Amy Klobuchar, Electoral Count Act and Voting Rules - **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-03 - **Time:** 37:23–41:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/amy-klobuchar-electoral-count-act-and-voting-rules.md Senator Amy Klobuchar discussed the updates to the Electoral Count Act intended to prevent interference with ballot certification. She noted that states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin do not begin counting mail-in ballots until election day, which naturally leads to later results. Klobuchar defended the right of states to set their own election laws while acknowledging the public's frustration with the speed of the count. Keywords: [amy klobuchar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-klobuchar.md), [electoral count act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-count-act.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [voting laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-laws.md) ### Electoral Count Act and Defense Spending Boost - **Episode:** [1514: Holiday Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-22 - **Time:** 31:06–34:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart/chapter/electoral-count-act-and-defense-spending-boost.md The massive spending package includes a 10% boost in defense spending and the Electoral Count Act, which aims to clarify the Vice President's ceremonial role in certifying elections. Proponents argue these measures will prevent a repeat of the January 6th Capitol breach, while critics question the constitutionality of some provisions. Keywords: [electoral count act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-count-act.md), [defense spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md), [pell grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pell-grants.md), [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md) ### Dick Morris, 2024 Election Predictions, Moore v. Harper - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 6:59–13:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/dick-morris-2024-election-predictions-moore-v-harper.md Political advisor Dick Morris predicts a 2024 presidential rematch between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in his book The Return. Morris suggests that the Supreme Court case Moore v. Harper will significantly alter election law by empowering state legislatures and bypassing governors. The discussion covers Trump's potential strategy to bypass primary challenges and the impact of legislative control in swing states. Keywords: [dick morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-morris.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), moore v. harper, [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [electoral count act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-count-act.md) ### Electoral Count Act Reform, Alternative Elector Slates - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 13:22–15:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/electoral-count-act-reform-alternative-elector-slates.md Senators Susan Collins and Joe Manchin are negotiating updates to the 1887 Electoral Count Act to clarify the Vice President's ministerial role. The proposed legislation aims to raise the threshold for challenging state electors to 20% of each chamber. The terminology of "fake electors" versus "alternative slates" is examined in the context of the January 6 investigation. Keywords: [electoral count act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-count-act.md), [susan collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-collins.md), [joe manchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-manchin.md), [mitch mcconnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitch-mcconnell.md), fake electors, 1887 law ### Electoral Count Act, California Mail-in Ballots - **Episode:** [1458: Prime Time Purge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-10 - **Time:** 22:21–26:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge/chapter/electoral-count-act-california-mail-in-ballots.md The January 6th committee aims to build momentum for amending the Electoral Count Act to restrict the Vice President's role in certifying elections. Concurrently, California is moving toward a permanent 100% mail-in ballot system. Critics argue these shifts, combined with trauma-based media presentations, are designed to fundamentally alter American election mechanics and lock in partisan advantages. Keywords: [electoral count act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-count-act.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), elaine luria, [adam kinzinger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-kinzinger.md), [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Electoral Count Act, Media Control Theories - **Episode:** [1310: Quiet Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1310-quiet-riot.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-07 - **Time:** 1:21:02–1:25:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1310-quiet-riot/chapter/electoral-count-act-media-control-theories.md Representative Zoe Lofgren cited the Electoral Count Act of 1887 during the House debate, a law designed to prevent contested elections from spiraling out of control. The hosts discuss the late Jerry Pournelle's theory on how a small group of journalists can control public thought through repetition. They also critique the "amateur hour" production quality of Newsmax and OAN. Keywords: [zoe lofgren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoe-lofgren.md), electoral count act 1887, [jerry pournelle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-pournelle.md), [newsmax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsmax.md), [oan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oan.md), [tech journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-journalism.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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