CNN’s Laura Coates explains why December 8 matters

An election worker examines ballots as vote counting in the general election continues at State Farm Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

CNN's Laura Coates explains why December 8 matters

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CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates explains why the safe harbor deadline, December 8, 2020, will be key in this presidential election. Six days before the Electoral College meets, also known as a "safe harbor" date, all court challenges should be resolved. If states certify their results by then, their validity must be accepted by Congress.

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