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So Trump has essentially said that if he were to lose the election it would be due to fraudulent voting. And likewise, if he were to win the election, it would be a legitimate win.
So, why have the election? Why not simply cancel the election, declare Trump president for life and be done with it? If it is a foregone conclusion that the only way Trump will leave office is through criminal activity, why support such?
The Trump supporters on this board know Trump is right.
But so do the House terms (expire)! And 1/3rd of the Senate (expire), too.Not sure but doesn't the law say something to the effect that that if no one is elected in November then the Speaker of the House automatically becomes president until one is elected?
edit: Election or no election the 20th amendment is quite clear.....“the terms of the president and vice president shall end at noon” on January 20."
So I guess that means "no election" means Nancy Pelosi will become the president at noon on Jan. 20.
I think a better solution is to cancel Trump himself. That would solve all the problems
Lets build a wall in Trump's mouth. That would cancel him as he is full of hot air BS.
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So Trump has essentially said that if he were to lose the election it would be due to fraudulent voting. And likewise, if he were to win the election, it would be a legitimate win.
So, why have the election? Why not simply cancel the election, declare Trump president for life and be done with it? If it is a foregone conclusion that the only way Trump will leave office is through criminal activity, why support such?
The Trump supporters on this board know Trump is right.
So Trump has essentially said that if he were to lose the election it would be due to fraudulent voting. And likewise, if he were to win the election, it would be a legitimate win.
So, why have the election? Why not simply cancel the election, declare Trump president for life and be done with it? If it is a foregone conclusion that the only way Trump will leave office is through criminal activity, why support such?
The Trump supporters on this board know Trump is right.
I think a better solution is to cancel Trump himself. That would solve all the problems
Lets build a wall in Trump's mouth. That would cancel him as he is full of hot air BS.
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But so do the House terms (expire)! And 1/3rd of the Senate (expire), too.
In a recent series of posts elsewhere, I worked succession down to a Dem majority in a just barely Senate quorum placing a Dem Senate Pro-tempore behind the resolute desk. No idea if my logic is sound, but that's where the path led me.
So Trump has essentially said that if he were to lose the election it would be due to fraudulent voting. And likewise, if he were to win the election, it would be a legitimate win.
So, why have the election? Why not simply cancel the election, declare Trump president for life and be done with it? If it is a foregone conclusion that the only way Trump will leave office is through criminal activity, why support such?
The Trump supporters on this board know Trump is right.
You got me there...I don't know. But the date Jan. 3 keeps coming to mind...it might be an expiration date, but I'd have to look it up to be sure....but yes, you sound very logical to me.
Yes, the House & Senate terms expire on 3 JAN. There's nothing that can be done about it. It's what happens after that (& 20 JAN) that get's interesting!You got me there...I don't know. But the date Jan. 3 keeps coming to mind...it might be an expiration date, but I'd have to look it up to be sure....but yes, you sound very logical to me.
Yep. Agreed. Term ends. That's all she wrote.20th amendment. That is when congressional terms end. Potus noon on January 20th.
Because we have a Constitutional form of Government. Any questions?
Yes, the House & Senate terms expire on 3 JAN. There's nothing that can be done about it. It's what happens after that (& 20 JAN) that get's interesting!
There are clauses for dealing with House & Senate seats that are not seated for some reason, and those may interdict the line of succession that takes place on 20 JAN. But that gets even more sticky. It involves governors filling the appointments.
You probably aren't the best anti-Trumper who should be speaking for Trump supporters.
Yes, the House & Senate terms expire on 3 JAN. There's nothing that can be done about it. It's what happens after that (& 20 JAN) that get's interesting!
There are clauses for dealing with House & Senate seats that are not seated for some reason, and those may interdict the line of succession that takes place on 20 JAN. But that gets even more sticky. It involves governors filling the appointments.
Exactly, Moot.I think the Jan. 3 term expiration is for a reason...in that it ensures that the new congress decides what comes next.
In the link below, I posted above in terms of succession. Just thoughts on my part. I'd have to look for my more detailed earlier posts. My succession suppositions could be superseded by possible non-elective procedures to seat the two congressional bodies before the 20th, though. I seem to recall the governors have a hand in this last.Trump has said on a few occasions that he expects the election to take months to sort out. If that were to happen and extend past January 20th, would Pelosi become interim president while they sort it out? Similarly with any delays with House and Senate seats, would governors have to find fill ins in the interim?
In the link below, I posted above in terms of succession. Just thoughts on my part. I'd have to look for my more detailed earlier posts. My succession suppositions could be superseded by possible non-elective procedures to seat the two congressional bodies before the 20th, though. I seem to recall the governors have a hand in this last.
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Election or no election the 20th amendment is quite clear.....“the terms of the president and vice president shall end at noon” on January 20."
So I guess if there wasn't an election then Nancy Pelosi would become the president at noon on Jan. 20.
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