Judge dismisses Gohmert's attempt to force Pence to decide election
Gohmert had claimed in the lawsuit that Pence has the "sole" power to decide the outcome of the election.
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Gohmert had claimed in the lawsuit that Pence has the "sole" power to decide the outcome of the election.
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