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A Suggestion for Biden’s Inaugural Address – George Washington’s “spirit of amity”

January 17, 2021 admin Leave a comment

A suggestion for Biden’s Inaugural Address – George Washington’s “spirt of amity” described in the Constitution’s Cover Letter Following the…

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“Incitement of Insurrection” and the Second Confiscation Act of 1862

January 10, 2021 admin Leave a comment

“Incitement of Insurrection” and the Second Confiscation Act of 1862 Second Confiscation Act of 1862, 37th Congress, Session II, Ch.…

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Impeachment, Insurrections and the Pardon Power (part 1)

January 9, 2021 admin Leave a comment

The Intersection of Impeachment and the Pardon Power Following the events of January 6, 2021, several previously theoretical constitutional issues…

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Alexander Hamilton and the 1/6/2021 Joint Session of Congress

January 3, 2021 admin Leave a comment

How did Alexander Hamilton (and James Madison) intend the Joint Session of Congress to Operate? After the Presidential election of 2020, the…

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The Presidential Succession Act of 1792 (and the Electoral College) – Part 1

December 27, 2020 admin Leave a comment

The Presidential Succession Act of 1792 (and the first law governing the Electoral College) – Part 1 Second Congress, First…

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ANNUAL MESSAGE WRAPPING UP 2020

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ANNUAL MESSAGE WRAPPING UP 2020 GOODBYE TO A HISTORY MAKING YEAR  The purpose of this post is to provide a…

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7th Circuit Affirms Judge Ludwig in Trump v. WEC

December 24, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeal affirms Judge Ludwig’s in Trump v. Wisconsin Elections Commission A prior post discussed the important…

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Why is the so-called “Pence Card” a canard?

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The So-Called “Pence Card” Fundamentally Misconstrues 3 U.S.C. § 12 In late December of 2020, the factually and legally challenged…

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Judge Ludwig’s decision in Trump v. WEC

December 12, 2020 admin Leave a comment

The Wisconsin case of Trump v. WEC, the “Elector’s Clause,” and alleged “failed elections” under the Presidential Election Day Act…

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December meeting of the Alexander Hamilton Virtual Book Club

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AFFAIRS OF HONOR: NATIONAL POLITICS IN THE NEW REPUBLIC Join us for the final 2020 meeting of the Alexander Hamilton…

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