How to legally 'Cheat' in The Presidential Election
The James Altucher ShowNovember 05, 202400:41:2337.89 MB

How to legally 'Cheat' in The Presidential Election

In this podcast, I discuss the potential legal loopholes in the U.S. Constitution that could be exploited to alter the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, emphasizing that it does not involve illegal tampering by any political party. I explain the intricacies of the Electoral College versus a popular vote, historical precedents, and possible scenarios where state legislatures could delay or change the results legally. Although there are ways to 'legally cheat,' I believe such methods are unlikely to be pursued due to potential political fallout and existing legal precedents.

A Note from James:

"So in a few hours, as I am saying this. The election of 2024 will begin. I'm doing this podcast on Monday evening, and I wanted to address a couple of important issues that people don't seem to know about in terms of how a presidential election in the United States works. And in particular, there are a couple of loopholes where I think it is possible to legally cheat in this election, and I'm not talking about either candidate but the big question that has been on my mind and on many people's minds, is it possible to quote-unquote, legally cheat in an election?"

Episode Description:

In this episode, recorded on the eve of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, I dive deep into the complexities of the U.S. electoral system and explore potential legal loopholes that might allow for what I call 'legal cheating' in an election. I clarify that this discussion is unbiased, focusing neither on Democrats nor Republicans specifically. I explain how the U.S. Constitution and state legislatures play key roles in the election process, the distinctions between a popular vote and the electoral college, and historical precedents that could impact the integrity of the election. We also explore scenarios where state legislatures could manipulate the process, the implications of Trump's impeachment for insurrection, and how these factors play out in a tightly contested election. While shedding light on these potential loopholes, I emphasize their improbability but underscore the importance of understanding them. Tune in to get informed about the intricacies and safeguards within the U.S. election system.

00:00 Introduction to the 2024 Election

00:05 Understanding Legal Cheating in Elections

02:34 The Electoral College vs. Popular Vote

05:39 Historical Examples of Electoral College Outcomes

09:28 Mechanics of the Electoral College

18:54 Potential Loopholes and Legal Cheating

33:22 Impeachment and the 14th Amendment

39:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

------------

  • What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!
  • Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!

------------

------------

Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: 

Follow me on social media:

politician,election,popular vote,trump,vote,voting,election 2024,kamala harris,fraud,cheating,electoral college,loophole,