Doesn’t make any difference now but he is grinding bidens lead down in Arizona.

zakuivcustom wrote:

But right now Trump is even complaining about Michigan where he lost by 127k votes, which is a fairly large amount.

Gist seems to be that Trump tags any vote going to Biden as "illegal", "Fake", "Stolen", ...

flipdewaf wrote:

art wrote:

While the time taken to announce election results in the US may be more than elsewhere, does it really matter so much? Perhaps it does if delay and uncertainty lead to problems that could have been avoided.

It could probably be faster but you have to remember there are much greater distances and numbers involved.

size of the population doesn't really matter. ... in a well organized election setup.

and:

voting results are no longer transferred by Pony Express

How long does India usually take to show nationwide election results?

bennett123 wrote:

Hate to spoil your fun, but if it really got that bad I suspect that he would be sedated and then led out.

If even that was impossible, he will become unwell and leave in an ambulance.

It is not going to be like a drunk being thrown out of a bar.

Maybe your humour detector needs recalibrating?

WIederling wrote:

How long does India usually take to show nationwide election results?

Or China? Oh, wait...

Scbriml

Not saying it would not be funny.

Just not going to happen.

CNN commentator thinks it likely that 3 states will have a recount and that would take several days. The fat lady has not even got on stage to sing or so it seems.

Question for those in the know on the US constitution: Is the day the electoral college votes set in stone or would any outstanding legal challenges to the results returned by the states delay the EC vote?

art wrote:

CNN commentator thinks it likely that 3 states will have a recount and that would take several days. The fat lady has not even got on stage to sing or so it seems.

Recounts are routine.

Actual changes to the outcome are such extreme exceptions, though, that the preliminary result is practically certain to remain standing, and the current state of the counts plus the direction and size of the momentum don't leave much room for doubting the outcome any more.

Besides, Biden's lead in PA is already on track to grow beyond the automatic recount margin, so a recount requested by Trump would be at his own cost if it was granted at all, and PA alone hands victory to Biden.

Trump would have to beat Biden's progressively growing lead in PA to have any chance at all, and then he would need to also beat back Biden's leads in at least two of the other three decisive states at the same time.

Assuming that seriously strains any kind of plausibility, and even more so with each chunk of results adding to Biden's leads in three of the four crucial states, notably including Pennsylvania.

And even Biden's Arizona lead is not shrinking fast enough for Trump to overcome it before the count is done.

That goose is cooked, and the only question is how much dignity Trump will be able to salvage from this wreckage.

In close elections I don't find particular odd for it to take days to finalise the result. We had a state election (Queensland, Australia) 31 October. Even a week later there are still three close seats that haven't been determined, although it this case it won't change the outcome as Labor already has its majority. This is a much smaller jurisdiction with 3.2 million electors.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/qld/2020/results?filter=indoubt&sort=az

bennett123 wrote:

Scbriml

Not saying it would not be funny.

Just not going to happen.

I know.

art wrote:

CNN commentator thinks it likely that 3 states will have a recount and that would take several days. The fat lady has not even got on stage to sing or so it seems.

Question for those in the know on the US constitution: Is the day the electoral college votes set in stone or would any outstanding legal challenges to the results returned by the states delay the EC vote?

Cerification dates are written in state law, for WI and MI its November 23rd. All states have, no surprise, set those limits before the EC vote.
Since the constitution puts responsibility for elections onto states, this is pretty clear cut. Hence the USSC ruling in 2000 explicitly stating it doesn't set a precedent, as the circumstances where unique and not regulated in state law.

Best regards
Thomas

art wrote:

CNN commentator thinks it likely that 3 states will have a recount and that would take several days. The fat lady has not even got on stage to sing or so it seems.

Question for those in the know on the US constitution: Is the day the electoral college votes set in stone or would any outstanding legal challenges to the results returned by the states delay the EC vote?

Federal law, not the constitution, sets the dates of the EC ballots.

The 12th and 20th Amendments changed the procedure from every elector submitting two ballots for President (the original) to every elector submitting one ballot for President and one ballot for Vice President. The 20th Amendment changed the date of the inauguration of a each Presidential term from March to January.

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript

In 2020 - Dec 8 - is the safe harbor date - states which certify their electors by this date - those electors will be given greater protection from challenges from Congress - this is a result of the Bush v Gore challenge to the 2000 election and the US Supreme Court decision

Dec 14 will be the date the Elector meet and vote in each state

https://www.aei.org/politics-and-public-opinion/key-dates-for-the-electoral-college-and-what-they-mean/

This an overview of the process

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_Count_Act

The people who framed and wrote the original Constitution tried to prevent such details from becoming set in stone so to speak, realizing that some things would change as the country continued to exist, to possibly add new states and hopefully add more people.

Here is the official US Archives website on the Electoral College - the folks that handle the details and paperwork - https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college

scbriml wrote:

WIederling wrote:

How long does India usually take to show nationwide election results?

Or China? Oh, wait...

It will take like 1 minute if an election is ever held. There will only be one candidate anyway.

Klaus wrote:

Actual changes to the outcome are such extreme exceptions, though, that the preliminary result is practically certain to remain standing, and the current state of the counts plus the direction and size of the momentum don't leave much room for doubting the outcome any more.

If the margin are <1000, then yes, a recount may change the result.

But 10k? I have a higher chance of winning the lottery than a recount changing the result.

Oh well, more F5 and scrolling my phone screen up for another day otherwise.

We can't rule out him winning yet.

Extremely doubtful in my opinion. But miracles do happen, even bad ones.

As for his reaction - I think he would call it proof that he was right all along.

LMAO, some top notch trolling going on.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/liv ... 74eae13b6a

It’s unclear why the Trump campaign is holding a press conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Philadelphia today, as the president announced this morning.

A Washington Post reporter could not reach anyone at the company for comment, but she did note that the Internet has started doing what it does best: trolling through online reviews.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Four%20 ... 65a3be,1,,,

And it is NOT the Four seasons hotel in PHL. https://twitter.com/FSPhiladelphia/stat ... 4964109312

To clarify, President Trump’s press conference will NOT be held at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.
It will be held at Four Seasons Total Landscaping— no relation with the hotel.

Four Seasons Total Landscaping is apparently located next to an adult book store:

Richard Hall @_RichardHall 18m
I’ve arrived at Four Seasons Landscaping. It’s next to an adult book store called Fantasy Island.

https://twitter.com/_RichardHall/status ... 5535135744

Curious location for a press conference.

bennett123 wrote:

Curious location for a press conference.

Not really - the campaign is out of money. They’re back on the fundraising circuit already

CNN has now officially called the presidency to Joe Biden. https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-n ... 3e6d9008d2

CNN PROJECTION: JOE BIDEN WINS THE PRESIDENCY


Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States, CNN projects, after a victory in the state where he was born put him over the 270 electoral votes needed to win.

With Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes, Biden now has a total of 273 electoral votes.

Before becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Biden served as vice president under former President Barack Obama. He is also Delaware's longest-serving senator.

Throughout his campaign, Biden has argued that the "soul of the nation" is at stake, and has promised that he would seek to heal a country fractured by Trump's presidency.

AP follows quickly after and also calls the presidency to Joe Biden. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/liv ... f739ba6165

Joe Biden has won the presidency by clinching Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes, the AP has just announced.

AP Politics (@AP_Politics)

BREAKING: Joe Biden wins Pennsylvania. #APracecall at 11:25 a.m. EST. #Election2020 https://t.co/lGfinjTqT4
November 7, 2020

Biden’s electoral vote count now stands at 284, surpassing the 270 needed to win the White House.

Donald Trump has been defeated, and Biden will become the 46th president of the United States in January.

So Trump was another one term president.

Multiple news, i.e. CNN, NBC, and ABC has call the election for Biden.

Nothing is official yet of course, but it is game over for Trump more or less.

Moscow Mitch can go back to his "Making Biden a one-term president" goal.

EDIT: With that, we can also welcome the first "unofficial" Female President of US, Kamala Harris.

Please note that thread title will not be changed until there will be an official confirmation on who will be the 46th president of the United States. Thanks

The fun part is that Kamala Harris should become the 47th president around 2022...

For anyone in doubt, Trump proving right now that he should have never been allowed in the GOP primary, never been elected, and never been allowed to stay in power that long. An indelible mark on those who let that happen or encouraged it.

While this is a relief, for the entire world, and all of humanity, it will take a long time to come to terms with the fact that anyone, even one single person voted for Trump. Even in the 2016 primaries.
Much of the aparatus that let this happen will continue to exist, and it will be very hard for USA to get the reform, overhaul and restructuring it so badly needs. Although certain disaster is avoided for the time being, things need to happen if the US is going to stay a stable democracy, because the fundemental problem of inequality and religion dominating over science remains. Crossing my fingers! Congrats to the US!

Aesma wrote:

For anyone in doubt, Trump proving right now that he should have never been allowed in the GOP primary, never been elected, and never been allowed to stay in power that long. An indelible mark on those who let that happened or encouraged it.

Olddog wrote:

So Trump was another one term president.

Of course in keeping with tradition, as a former president he will still be called President Trump, so in fact he really will be president for life

luckyone wrote:

Fox has now also called it.

And in addition to PA, Fox also called NV for Biden.

Since Fox had long called AZ for Biden, it doesn't matter whether Biden won PA or not bc AZ and NV alone is enough for 270.

SQ22 wrote:

Please note that thread title will not be changed until there will be an official confirmation on who will be the 46th president of the United States. Thanks

What is the official confirmation - EC vote?

art wrote:

SQ22 wrote:

Please note that thread title will not be changed until there will be an official confirmation on who will be the 46th president of the United States. Thanks

What is the official confirmation - EC vote?

Probably when the full results are released and certified.

At this point, though, it is hard to see a "Dewey defeats Truman" moment.

Normal Governance Resumes with now that Trump is gone.

Is something preventing Biden to write like 25 EO a day to undo everything Trump did that way in a couple of weeks ?

M564038 wrote:

While this is a relief, for the entire world, and all of humanity, it will take a long time to come to terms with the fact that anyone, even one single person voted for Trump. Even in the 2016 primaries.
Much of the aparatus that let this happen will continue to exist, and it will be very hard for USA to get the reform, overhaul and restructuring it so badly needs. Although certain disaster is avoided for the time being, things need to happen if the US is going to stay a stable democracy, because the fundemental problem of inequality and religion dominating over science remains. Crossing my fingers! Congrats to the US!

Aesma wrote:

For anyone in doubt, Trump proving right now that he should have never been allowed in the GOP primary, never been elected, and never been allowed to stay in power that long. An indelible mark on those who let that happened or encouraged it.

Hope this is a turning point, not only for the USA but for the entire West. You note issues specific for the USA and some don't exist elsewhere, but there are "Trumpian" figures in many Western countries and most are doing very well in elections. This causes countries to be divided internally, and the whole West to be divided.
Is Biden the person who can break this vicious circle?
Time will tell, but at least there is hope again.

Aesma wrote:

For anyone in doubt, Trump proving right now that he should have never been allowed in the GOP primary, never been elected, and never been allowed to stay in power that long. An indelible mark on those who let that happen or encouraged it.

AOC tweeted out yesterday calling for a list of Republicans who didn't submit over the years, has anyone called for a list of his supporters too? I think Will and Grace did a year or so ago or called for something similiar, but I don't think it materialized.

"Is anyone archiving these Trump sycophants for when they try to downplay or deny their complicity in the future? I foresee decent probability of many deleted Tweets, writings, photos in the future."

https://mobile.twitter.com/aoc/status/1 ... 6510595078

Aesma wrote:

Is something preventing Biden to write like 25 EO a day to undo everything Trump did that way in a couple of weeks ?

Well, first he needs to take office.

aerosreenivas wrote:

Normal Governance Resumes with now that Trump is gone.

I don't think he's going anywhere.

Trump supporters are flying their Trump flags at half-mast on the pick-up trucks.

Meanwhile Trump is off golfing at his VA course. Hitting golf balls is one way to take out his frustration. Better than more crazy tweets.
https://theweek.com/speedreads/948558/t ... alled-bide

I expect this afternoon/early this evening Biden and Harris to give their victory speech, but one that will be tempered by the Pandemic, and the R's still controlling the Senate.

afcjets wrote:

aerosreenivas wrote:

Normal Governance Resumes with now that Trump is gone.

I don't think he's going anywhere.

Yes, he’s still in office till January.

Does he have any restrictions to avoid going nuts knowing he’s out?

Fred


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Aesma wrote:

Is something preventing Biden to write like 25 EO a day to undo everything Trump did that way in a couple of weeks ?

Only Republican bitching and moaning - Biden can write as many as he wants. Of course, I'm sure many will be challenged in court, but the time for pussyfooting around is over. Get to work Biden!

ltbewr wrote:

Trump supporters are flying their Trump flags at half-mast on the pick-up trucks.

Meanwhile Trump is off golfing at his VA course. Hitting golf balls is one way to take out his frustration. Better than more crazy tweets.
https://theweek.com/speedreads/948558/t ... alled-bide

I expect this afternoon/early this evening Biden and Harris to give their victory speech, but one that will be tempered by the Pandemic, and the R's still controlling the Senate.

Biden speech is announced to be held at 8pm EST..

https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-n ... 98624cb37c

flipdewaf wrote:

afcjets wrote:

aerosreenivas wrote:

Normal Governance Resumes with now that Trump is gone.

I don't think he's going anywhere.

Yes, he’s still in office till January.

I think once it reaches the SCOTUS, Trump will be declared the winner.

afcjets wrote:

flipdewaf wrote:

afcjets wrote:

I don't think he's going anywhere.

Yes, he’s still in office till January.

I think once it reaches the SCOTUS, Trump will be declared the winner.

Why do you think the SCOTUS will allow trump to be declared winner?

Fred


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CitizenJustin wrote:

Sounds like you really admire the man or something

Well he accomplished more in 4 years than Biden did in 47. That is for sure.

LittleFokker wrote:

Aesma wrote:

Is something preventing Biden to write like 25 EO a day to undo everything Trump did that way in a couple of weeks ?

Only Republican bitching and moaning - Biden can write as many as he wants. Of course, I'm sure many will be challenged in court, but the time for pussyfooting around is over. Get to work Biden!

Biden? He won't be making any decisions that is for sure. Any EO will be going to the SC. The Dem party is infighting already trying to get Nancy out and back toward the middle. That will be fun to watch.

Olddog wrote:

The fun part is that Kamala Harris should become the 47th president around 2022...

Lord help us. I am already putting together a contingency plan to move to Thailand a la Superfly.

Joe Biden really connected with People. Now we can move forward. Take care of Business. take care of the sick, and for us all to heal. Those who voted for Trump, take your time to grieve and move on. If that means leaving the U.S. so be it. You weren't a real American.

NIKV69 wrote:

CitizenJustin wrote:

Sounds like you really admire the man or something

Well he accomplished more in 4 years than Biden did in 47. That is for sure.

True ! He managed to deeply divide the country, fueled hatred and increased racism, he told an incredible number of lies, he was an embarassement during 4 years, was an international laughingstock, turned his back to his allies and got closer to dictators, triggered a commercial war. Nobody else could have done that, you're right.


Why 47 ??

DLFREEBIRD wrote:

Joe Biden really connected with People. Now we can move forward. Take care of Business. take care of the sick, and for us all to heal. Those who voted for Trump, take your time to grieve and move on. If that means leaving the U.S. so be it. You weren't a real American.

Connected? Only in creepy feel you way.

As for the rest of your statement it really doesn't deserve a response. Though making the whole country California is a wet dream of many.

Trump cant go to Whitehouse its forBiden