{"id":2172674,"date":"2024-02-09T17:54:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T22:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elise-stefanik-makes-strongest-case-yet-to-be-trumps-vp-i-wouldnt-have-done-what-mike-pence-did\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T17:55:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T22:55:30","slug":"elise-stefanik-makes-strongest-case-yet-to-be-trumps-vp-i-wouldnt-have-done-what-mike-pence-did","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elise-stefanik-makes-strongest-case-yet-to-be-trumps-vp-i-wouldnt-have-done-what-mike-pence-did\/","title":{"rendered":"Elise Stefanik&#8217;s VP case: I wouldn&#8217;t have done what Pence did"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Felise-stefanik-makes-strongest-case-yet-to-be-trumps-vp-i-wouldnt-have-done-what-mike-pence-did%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172674&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Elise \u200dStefanik Asserts Loyalty to Trump, Questions Pence&#8217;s \u200dDecision on Election Certification<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Elise Stefanik \u200c(R-NY), \u200ba <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-val-demings-planning-to-run-against-sen-rubio-in-florida\/\" title=\"REPORT: Val Demings Planning To Run Against Sen. Rubio In Florida\">potential running mate<\/a> for former President Donald Trump in\u2062 2024, made a bold statement\u200c on Thursday,\u2064 solidifying her loyalty to Trump by claiming she would not have certified \u2063the 2020 election results if she were vice president on Jan. 6, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>During an interview on CNN, Stefanik expressed her disagreement with\u2064 former Vice President Mike Pence&#8217;s approach to certifying the election results, stating, &#8220;I would not have done what Mike Pence did. I don&#8217;t think that was the \u2063right approach. I specifically stand \u200bby \u2064what I\u200d said on the House floor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Standing\u2062 Against &#8220;Unconstitutional\u2062 Overreach&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Stefanik, who voted against certifying the results of the 2020 \u2062election, argued that there was &#8220;unconstitutional overreach&#8221; in states like Pennsylvania. However, she did vote to certify the results in Arizona.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Emphasizing the importance of \u200cupholding the Constitution and \u200densuring secure elections, Stefanik stated, &#8220;I think it&#8217;s very important that we continue to stand up for the Constitution \u2062and have \u200dlegal and secure \u200delections, which we did not \u200bhave in 2020.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Pence has defended his decision to \u2063certify the election results,\u2062 even in the face of \u2062the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill \u200criot, Stefanik&#8217;s remarks highlight the pressure Trump\u2062 allegedly exerted\u2062 on Pence \u200bto disregard certain states&#8217; results. This move would have potentially overturned the election outcome in favor of \u200cPresident Joe Biden.<\/p>\n<p>According to Pence, certifying the results was his constitutional duty. In an interview with\u2062 ABC News,\u2064 he \u2062stated, &#8220;I know by God&#8217;s grace, we did our duty\u2062 that day, to act out the express language of the Constitution of the United States.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Aside from Stefanik,\u2063 other potential contenders for Trump&#8217;s\u200d vice presidential pick include Sen. Tim Scott\u2064 (R-SC) and Gov. \u200bKristi Noem\u200d (R-SD).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more\u2063 from\u2063 The Washington\u200b Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Lise \u2064Stefanik&#8217;s unwavering loyalty to \u2063former President Donald Trump impact the state of American \u200bdemocracy?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Lise \u2064Stefanik of New York has emerged as a prominent voice within the Republican Party, asserting her unwavering loyalty to former President Donald Trump and openly questioning Vice President Mike Pence&#8217;s \u2064decision regarding the certification of the 2020\u2064 election results. Stefanik&#8217;s\u2063 stance highlights the ongoing divisions within the GOP and raises concerns about the state of American democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanik, a staunch Trump supporter, rose to national prominence during the first impeachment inquiry against the former president. Her unwavering \u2064defense of Trump\u200c in\u200b the face of impeachment \u200dearned her widespread recognition and the admiration of many within the Republican Party. Since then, Stefanik has positioned herself as a leading figure within the GOP, endorsing\u2062 Trump&#8217;s false claims of widespread election fraud and vocally \u2063challenging the legitimacy of President Joe Biden&#8217;s victory.<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks, Stefanik\u200c has\u200d taken \u2063her allegiance to Trump to new heights \u2063by \u2064openly criticizing Pence&#8217;s role in certifying the\u2063 2020 election results. On January 6, 2021, as Congress convened to \u200ccertify Biden&#8217;s\u200b victory, \u2063a \u200cgroup of pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol, resulting in chaos and violence. During this unsettling event, Pence, as the presiding officer, found himself\u2063 in a precarious position. He had the responsibility to\u2064 uphold the Constitution and certify the election results, but Trump, and some of his followers, harbored hopes that\u2062 Pence would overturn\u2063 the results in their favor.<\/p>\n<p>Despite immense pressure from Trump and his \u2064supporters, Pence adhered to his constitutional duty and refused to overturn the election results. His decision to certify the results, despite lacking any evidence of widespread fraud, demonstrated\u200b his commitment to upholding the principles of\u2062 democracy and the rule of law.\u2062 However, \u2062Stefanik questioned \u200dPence&#8217;s loyalty \u2063to Trump, asserting that he should \u200dhave taken a different course of action.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanik&#8217;s \u200bassertions raise concerns about the \u2062state of American democracy and the integrity of the\u200b electoral process. By questioning \u2064the legitimacy \u200dof the election results and challenging the actions of\u2064 a vice president\u2063 who faithfully executed his duties, she undermines the very foundations of democracy. As elected officials, it \u200dis essential that they respect the rule of law and accept the will of \u200cthe American people, regardless of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-secure-provision-barring-pentagon-from-funding-disinformation-industry\/\" title=\"House Republicans have successfully included a provision that prevents the Pentagon from funding the 'disinformation' industry\">personal political preferences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Stefanik&#8217;s unfounded claims of widespread\u2063 election\u200c fraud contribute to the\u2062 dangerous conspiracy \u200btheories that continue to plague \u2063American society. The inability to accept the \u2064democratic process fosters a climate of\u2064 distrust and division among the American people. It is crucial for\u200b leaders like\u2062 Stefanik to promote unity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-centers-for-disease-controls-lies-have-destroyed-its-legitimacy\/\" title=\"The Centers For Disease Control\u2019s Lies Have Destroyed Its Legitimacy\">encourage critical thinking<\/a>, and discourage the spread of baseless \u2063claims that undermine \u200cthe \u200ccredibility of the electoral system.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Stefanik&#8217;s unwavering support for Trump highlights the deep divisions within the Republican Party. While some members have distanced themselves from \u200bthe former president since \u2063the Capitol insurrection, \u200dStefanik has remained steadfast in her loyalty. This unequivocal support for Trump, despite his role in inciting the events of January 6, raises\u200b questions about the future direction\u2062 of\u2064 the party and its commitment to democratic values.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Rep. Elise Stefanik&#8217;s assertions of loyalty to Trump \u200dand her \u200bquestioning of Vice President Pence&#8217;s decision \u200cregarding the certification of the 2020 election results are concerning for the \u2062state of \u2062American democracy. By undermining the foundations of democracy, promoting baseless claims\u200d of election fraud, and fostering division within \u200dher own party, Stefanik&#8217;s actions contribute to the\u200d erosion of trust in the electoral process and the \u200dfabric of \u2063American democracy. As elected officials, it is crucial that leaders like Stefanik prioritize the principles of democracy\u2064 and work towards \u200dunifying the nation rather than perpetuating divisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), a potential 2024 running mate for Donald Trump, solidified her loyalty by stating she wouldn&#8217;t have certified the 2020 election results if she were vice president on Jan. 6, 2021. 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