Supreme Court justices skeptical of unchecked state power over federal elections

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Supreme Court justices cast a skeptical eye Wednesday on claims that state legislatures rule in making decisions about federal elections, worrying that it would upend the usual checks and balances.

 

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no quote no thing to support this claim of skepticism?

In Article III, Section 2, the Constitution unequivocally gives the U.S. Supreme Court power over state courts.

It's a lot better than election control from one centralized location (DHSgov).

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