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Conservative judge warns Jan. 3 could be the GOP’s last stand

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AlterNet reports that retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig warned Republicans could try on January 3, 2027, to prevent a duly elected Democratic House majority from taking office. His warning is a forecast, not a reported plan: Luttig argues that Donald Trump has pressured Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans to portray a possible November 3 midterm defeat as fraudulent and contest the seating of some Democratic winners.

Luttig pointed to Trump’s call for Republicans to “nationalize the voting,” his promise of a $5,000 payment to every American adult if the party…

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