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Spencer Cox: “As Lieutenant Governor of the state of Utah, it was my duty…”

Featuring: Spencer Cox, Republican | Governor of Utah

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How to Disagree with Respect — Not Hate | Spencer J. Cox | TED

Published | Video Starts at 01:08

I'm not pleased to report that I actually believe it now. The first cracks in my confidence came during one of those commonplace routines of transferring power. As Lieutenant Governor of the state of Utah, it was my duty to certify the votes of the electors for the presidential election. While the meeting to do so was open to the public, it was so commonplace and routine that no one ever showed up. (01:08–01:17)

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Asserts that Spencer Cox, as Lieutenant Governor of Utah, had the duty to certify presidential election votes.

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