I ain't no lawyer, but it seems to me, that if a person has to be appointed to do something, and they have a choice and a say in the matter, then there is a choice. Even if it is yes or no. Certify or don't certify, or just say something of import for our great Republic.
That Hoosier didn't do that. He just listened to his deep state buddies who told him, "Mike, don't worry you can play President next."