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In reply to the discussion: People scoffed at Trump declaring a national emergency and cancelling the 2020 elections [View all]Laelth
(32,017 posts)33. Precisely, and he will get it from Joe Biden.
It wont be made public, but it will happen all the same. The republics interests must come first, and that starts with a peaceful transition of power after Trump loses the November election.
-Laelth
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People scoffed at Trump declaring a national emergency and cancelling the 2020 elections [View all]
Joe Nation
Mar 2020
OP
Exactly. It would take an act of Congress, and that isn't going to happen. However, states should
still_one
Mar 2020
#6
Well that doesn't mean he won't try. He's been "joking" about staying president for a while...
Luciferous
Mar 2020
#9
Try this scenario: Trump leans on some red state governors to cancel state elections.
Girard442
Mar 2020
#11
Is there a link supporting the assertion that Bush pursued this possibility in 2004?
onenote
Mar 2020
#23
He has gotten away with almost everything he has wanted since stealing the 2016 election...
Ferrets are Cool
Mar 2020
#28
feels like this is the 10000th time I've read this post........ but it is still necessary
Takket
Mar 2020
#52
These people spreading this stuff seem not to grasp that the election has not been cancelled
jberryhill
Mar 2020
#57
I could see it happening, especially now that he has started referring to himself as a
Luciferous
Mar 2020
#5
Trump would use this emergency to suppress the vote in certain areas, ensuring another EC win.
sop
Mar 2020
#7
Pence and Trump MUST Leave Office on Jan 21, 2021 With or Without an Election
Indykatie
Mar 2020
#35
And what if we have the election and a Dem wins but Trump refuses to vacate the WH? Then what?
Mr. Ected
Mar 2020
#43
And we still scoff at that despite efforts of people like you trying hard to convince us...
PoliticAverse
Mar 2020
#44
Reality. Sorry, but he doesn't have the power to cancel the election. n/t
PoliticAverse
Mar 2020
#49
No, but he could refuse to peacefully hand over the government to the Dems and Joe Biden
Mr. Ected
Mar 2020
#51
I don't hang on to any of his tweets. None. But I know a handful of people that do.
Mr. Ected
Mar 2020
#55