The following can be attributed to Nancy Wang, Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians, on news reports that Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield are expected to visit the White House on November 20:
“Senator Shirkey and Representative Chatfield are in dangerous territory. Either they are attempting to overturn the will of Michigan voters, or they are willingly engaging in political theater being orchestrated by the White House. Either way, they are undermining public confidence in fair elections and doing a terrible disservice to all voters.”
Democrat Joe Biden won Michigan 51%-48% or by 154,000 votes, according to the current unofficial results. That’s compared to the 10,704 votes that President Trump defeated Hillary Clinton by in 2016 — a result that was accepted by the public and politicians from both parties. According to the Department of State, all 83 counties have approved their tallies. The Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to meet Monday, November 23 to certify statewide results.
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Voters Not Politicians is a nonpartisan advocacy organization that works to strengthen democracy by engaging people across Michigan in effective citizen action. Learn more at www.votersnotpoliticians.com.
We need to know who are the State Board of Canvasers are. Are they Trustworthy?