BRILLIANT answer from Biden when asked what he'd do if Trump loses but refuses to concede,

[highplainsdem]

during tonight's CNN town hall.

CNN Politics tweet with video of that question and Biden's answer (which was much longer than what's quoted in the text of the tweet):

Link to tweet

[sheshe2]

1. Boom!!!!

Nor do I!

[Prue]

2. Bravo n/t

[denem]

3. tick, tick, Boom !

Perfect answer.

[emmaverybo]

4. Ha ha. Payback time.

[trueblue2007]

34. put him in the slammer

[emmaverybo]

49. He looks so fab on orange. Love his prison cut.

[magicarpet]

58. What no pink undies like his sheriff pal who had the tent city jail in Arizona.

That would look nice with the jail orange jump suit.

[Steelrolled]

5. These are the kind of questions we ask these days?

[Moderateguy]

9. Unfortunately it was a very relevant question

[Steelrolled]

31. I don't see it.

To me it is a question for internet message boards, and lunch tables, just for laughs. There was a fake news story that President Obama would refuse to leave office if Trump was elected (turned out not be true ).

It was embarrassing, but not surprising these days, to see someone actually ask VP Biden this question.

[jberryhill]

35. Yep

And, a belated welcome to this particular internet message board.

This topic is a popular frequent flyer here at DU.

[Midnight Writer]

43. The Obama story had no basis. Trump has implied, in public, over twenty (20) times, he won't go.

Not in an off handed way. It is a Trump applause line.

Friends of Trump have said they do not believe Trump will leave the White House if he loses.

Trump is also calling, again quite publicly, for "his people" to support him if that happens.

There is no validity comparing the integrity of Obama to the integrity of Trump, even quoting a "fake news story" (an interesting phrase, isn't it?).

The question does indeed set up an applause line, as it should.

Welcome to DU.

[Steelrolled]

44. Yeah, the term "fake news" is used in many ways these days

In the story I referred to, I think it was certifiably fake:

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/obama-confirms-he-will-refuse-to-leave-office/

I am not comparing the integrity of Obama to the integrity of Trump, but I think there is validity in comparing common conspiracy theories.

Thanks for the welcome. I have actually been here for many years, but lost my account in the 2016(?) site hack, and it took me this long to move up from lurking.

[Midnight Writer]

45. Well, then. Welcome back.

[W_HAMILTON]

10. These are the kind of questions we HAVE to ask these days.

More reason to "vote blue no matter who" in November, which is what everyone should have done in 2016 to prevent this shithead from ever reaching the White House to begin with.

[Qutzupalotl]

12. That was the preface to his answer.

Something to the effect of, ten years ago, would you ever believe we’d be asking this question of a sitting president?

[MontanaMama]

27. Yes.

Because the orange MF doesn’t think rules apply to him.

[mahina]

6. God love you Joe.

[LuvLoogie]

7. That was fucking cool.

Bring your fucking ax old man. We'll sweep up the pieces.

[Cha]

8. Yes, Brilliant! Mahalo, hpd!

[Pachamama]

11. I played it several times....

Made me smile and wow was he so calm and cool as he said it....

[Cha]

14. Yes.. like he's had a lot of time to

observe what trump's capable of.. like the rest of us.

Biden also knows about what the FBI, CIA IC, etc can do.

Link to tweet

Simply brilliant! Pachamama

[Glimmer of Hope]

13. With handcuffs pretty please!

[highplainsdem]

15. Oh, how I'd love to see that!

[LW1977]

17. Or a straight jacket

[DinahMoeHum]

62. Frog-marched.

n/t

[LiberalFighter]

16. Good answer.

Sort of also sending a message.

[Doitnow]

18. I just wonder exactly who is going to do the escorting? I have an idea. How about

Setting up the new administration in another facility and shut off all communication to and from the White House. No food, no electricity, etc. Put a fence or some kind of barrier around the place There must be something he can’t be without. He’ll have to come out sooner or later. Former presidents could assist in knowing all points of egress. Treat him like a the criminal he is.

[leftieNanner]

21. From what Lawrence said a while ago

The US Marshalls.

[Beartracks]

22. Set up a temporary White House at Camp David, then cut Trump's Internet access. n/t

[Doitnow]

26. Aren't they under the control of some stooge of tRump's like everyone else in the gov't?

[Hassin Bin Sober]

25. If it comes down to it, Congress certifies the election and The Chief Justice swears in the new Pres

Then The Secret Service drags him out by his ear.

[oldsoftie]

51. Exactly. Doesnt matter what Trump says, after Inauguration, he no longer has any say.

He's an ex-president.
And theres no way the SCOTUS would refuse to swear in the new president.

[Progressive2020]

28. Secret Service

I think that if Trump lost the Election, say to Joe Biden, yet refused to concede, it might go to the courts. If Biden is President Elect, I think that he would be able to order the Secret Service to remove Trump and his people from the White House and the rest of the Executive Branch. It could be a real Constitutional crisis. It would probably be backed by the Supreme Court in some way.

It would sort of be like an administrative transfer, but with one unwilling party, ie Trump and any of his people still there with him. That would be a heck of a thing for the history books, and would be quite a cap on the corrupt Presidency of Donald Trump. So, if Joe were President Elect, he would order Trump removed from the White House at some point. Again, I think it would be the Secret Service that would do it, given that they are the ones in charge of security at the White House, and would now be under Biden's command. I do imagine that there might be some action by the Supreme Court prior to the removal to make it clear and legitimate.

[jberryhill]

37. Anyone under the command of the President

i.e. the entire defense and security apparatus of the federal government.

I have no idea what kind of childish thinking is required to believe the "occupant of the White House" somehow remains president despite the unambiguously clear words of the Constitution as to what happens on January 20 every four years.

Removing an unarmed individual from the White House, who has no legal authority to command anyone, doesn't strike me as a difficult job.

[Progressive2020]

19. Good Old Joe

I would love to see Trump escorted out of the White House. The irony is that if such a thing actually occurred, it would probably be the Secret Service that would do it. That would be a great thing for the history books- Trump escorted out of the White House by the Secret Service.

Trump's "administration" is the most corrupt in American history. The only figure in American history that is similar is Boss Tweed, the Corruption King who ran Tammany Hall in the 19th Century. He ended up dying in jail in New York. Once Trump is removed, I suspect that once he is no longer President there will be a number of serious criminal and civil investigations of him.

A sitting President can not be indicted, only impeached. Once Trump is out, the Prosecutors in New York and other jurisdictions will be unleashed. We need to start working on how we hold Trump accountable for his numerous crimes. Trump will go down in history as a heinous, corrupt figure, and his Presidency will be nothing more than a stain in the history books. Hopefully, he will be investigated criminally and civilly after he is out of office.

[Eyeball_Kid]

30. What makes Biden desirable

is the visceral dislike he shows toward Dictator Donnie. So far, he’s the only one.

[Squidly]

47. I could just see him

Fleeing to russia to live out his days with his good buddy Vlad.

[Beartracks]

20. Americans shouldn't even begin to tolerate a President we have to ask that about! n/t

[Grown2Hate]

23. LOVE the answer! Echoes how I've been feeling for months. I know there is real

concern that he "just won't leave" if he loses, but we're not SO far gone that he wouldn't just get his fucking ass dragged out (which I'd personally LOVE to see). Another four YEARS of this nonsense, however... well, who knows at that point.

[AllaN01Bear]

24. ding ding ding ding. this .

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

29. Yes!! President Sanders will see to it!!

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

[tritsofme]

32. Bizarre. nt

[xyoungblood]

33. I agree.

I hope that Bernie and Warren can put their egos in the background and come together as a team. But let's be serious....it won't matter. Democrats have a terrible history of actually voting, we would have won the Electoral College in 2016 if the Dems sitting at home would have voted....but they were just too busy I guess.

I've been voting for 33 years and the Democrats have been disappointing me for 33 years. Either we lose because WE don't vote, or we win and then try to work across the aisle and end up losing in bi-partisan deals. Obama was a lame-duck president after 2 years because he wasted time trying to placate Mitch McConnell. Most of the things he passed he did so with executive orders.

The only way we win this thing is if our lazy fellow Democrats actually go vote. And that's the sad truth. It's never the republicans who cause us to lose, it's our own party.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

39. Absolutely, Bernie & Elizabeth WILL pull together as a team... have a cigar, they're gonna go far!!

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

[Cha]

65. Joe said it and he will get it done.

[Cha]

41. WE WANT PRESIDENT BIDEN TO SEE TO IT. IT'S HIS IDEA!!!

[Duppers]

36. Thank you, JOE!!

K&R

[TexasTowelie]

38. District of Columbia, Superior Court - Evictions Process

https://www.usmarshals.gov/district/dc-sc/general/evictions.htm

[Cha]

42. Hehe.. rubs hand together with

gleeful anticipation.

[cheezmaka]

40. Brilliant!

That's why he should be President... If Trump don't want to leave then the Secret Service or the Marines will definitely SEE TO IT...

[onetexan]

48. Second that, BRILLIANT!!! and a very presidential answer, as that question should be answered.

My guess is soon after he's kicked out of office the Idiot and his disgraceful wife will probably take a charter plane to Russia to seek asylum. It's probably the backup plan in the case their election rigging doesn't work.

[berksdem]

46. Loved it!!!

[oldsoftie]

50. he doesnt have to concede to leave. He cant just stay. And no, the military wont help him

He can go back to NYC and piss & mona all he wants "I never conceded!!!!"

[Just_Vote_Dem]

52. Joe rocks!

[Kitchari]

53. K&R. n/t

[Kashkakat v.2.0]

54. "Link to tweet" - not so brilliant IMHO

Nope, not going on a merry goose chase off to other websites. Just tell me what he said pls.

[highplainsdem]

56. The other website is Twitter, and the tweet quotes very little of what Biden said, so you

need to see the video of it, which the tweet from CNN includes.

I have no way to post the video here, other than by posting that tweet.

[dawg day]

55. Exactly-- the moment the new president takes the oath-- which could happen in private-

The previous president can be ushered out by the Secret Service. Or the Marines! That would be cool.

[SLClarke]

57. Not brilliant

I think this is yet another example of Biden thinking that he can work with the status quo, and govern sensibly. Do we really think that the obsequiousness of the current power block, would stay cowed and unable to act. Maybe, maybe not. Given what has been going down in this government (?) for the last 3 years, I have very little trust that our 250 + years of institutions and laws can take care of the situation in the way we would expect it too. The comb-back guy really thinks that he can get away with anything. After all, he has the evidence that that is so.

[Blue_Tires]

59. No-brainer...

I'd drag Donnie and his trashy assed family out myself... Sick of these fucking people.

[warmfeet]

60. In hand cuffs, preferably.

He can even put a makeshift cloak about his head, to hide his face, if that is his preference.

The orange asshole cannot hide.

[bucolic_frolic]

61. Joe has lit the lamp!

He's motivated, he's articulate, this is the guy!

[DinahMoeHum]

63. Tee hee. Frog-marched out of the WH.

[Smackdown2019]

64. No worries

He would be golfing that weekend anyways like he does every weekend.