From a political standpoint those questions are merely academic if, as Prof. D predicts, the defendants won't get a ruling on any appeal until after the election.
From a political standpoint those questions are merely academic if, as Prof. D predicts, the defendants won't get a ruling on any appeal until after the election.
Very true. That seems to be their strategy: win at all costs then dare the opposition to challenge the outcome confident that any complaints will be labeled as "conspiracy theories" by the complacent media.
... and that anyone preferring not to receive a stiff prison sentence for insurrection after rotting in jail for a year or more pending trial will probably refrain from participating in any protest on Federal property in the District of Columbia.
From a political standpoint those questions are merely academic if, as Prof. D predicts, the defendants won't get a ruling on any appeal until after the election.
Very true. That seems to be their strategy: win at all costs then dare the opposition to challenge the outcome confident that any complaints will be labeled as "conspiracy theories" by the complacent media.
... and that anyone preferring not to receive a stiff prison sentence for insurrection after rotting in jail for a year or more pending trial will probably refrain from participating in any protest on Federal property in the District of Columbia.