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AdvertisementAdvertisementUS senator points to uncounted votes in Puerto Rico, which doesn't vote for US presidentAfter the 2020 presidential race was called and Democratic nominee Joe Biden was announced as the winner, President Donald Trump, his supporters and members of the Republican party have set forth to investigate the election's integrity.U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, of Texas, has said he wants all votes to be counted before a winner is announced, claiming in a tweet that there are "uncounted votes in Puerto Rico," and sharing a link to a New York Times article.Of course, the uncounted votes mentioned in the New York Times article were ballots from Puerto Rico's mayoral and gubernatorial races. Puerto Rico does not vote in the U.S. presidential election.Twitter users ridiculed the senator for his boasting about uncounted votes. Some said it was nonsense, while others chose to remind him of American civics and geography.Late Thursday evening, Cornyn clarified that his tweet wasn't in regards to the presidential election, but he was showing concern for all elections.In a tweet he wrote, "Neither the story or my comments are limited to presidential elections. #fail."Video: Get the facts on President Trump's response after Election DayAfter the 2020 presidential race was called and Democratic nominee Joe Biden was announced as the winner, President Donald Trump, his supporters and members of the Republican party have set forth to investigate the election's integrity.U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, of Texas, has said he wants all votes to be counted before a winner is announced, claiming in a tweet that there are "uncounted votes in Puerto Rico," and sharing a link to a article.AdvertisementThis content is imported from Twitter.You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Another example of why it is prudent to let the process run its course: Thousands of Uncounted Votes Found a Week After Election in Puerto Rico — Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn)Of course, the uncounted votes mentioned in the New York Times article were ballots from Puerto Rico's mayoral and gubernatorial races. Puerto Rico does not vote in the U.S. presidential election.Twitter users ridiculed the senator for his boasting about uncounted votes. Some said it was nonsense, while others chose to remind him of American civics and geography.This content is imported from Twitter.You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Most sitting US Senators should know that Puerto Rico cannot vote in presidential elections. YET.Why don't YOU know, Senator Cornhole?— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan)This content is imported from Twitter.You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Dear John,Puerto Rico does not vote in our National elections. They have no electoral votes and no voice in government. I'm shocked that you, as a U.S. Senator, are not aware of this.— Claire Ellis (@clrellis)This content is imported from Twitter.You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Puerto Rico can't vote in a general election. Who's feeding you this nonsense?— P. G. (@DemNevada)Late Thursday evening, Cornyn clarified that his tweet wasn't in regards to the presidential election, but he was showing concern for all elections.In a he wrote, "Neither the story or my comments are limited to presidential elections. #fail."Video: Get the facts on President Trump's response after Election DayLoading more articles...

AdvertisementAdvertisementUS senator points to uncounted votes in Puerto Rico, which doesn't vote for US presidentAfter the 2020 presidential race was called and Democratic nominee Joe Biden was announced as the winner, President Donald Trump, his supporters and members of the Republican party have set forth to investigate the election's integrity.U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, of Texas, has said he wants all votes to be counted before a winner is announced, claiming in a tweet that there are "uncounted votes in Puerto Rico," and sharing a link to a New York Times article.Of course, the uncounted...

US senator points to uncounted votes in Puerto Rico, which doesn't vote for US president

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