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In reply to the discussion: Will we even have an election in November? [View all]Laelth
(32,017 posts)37. Yes. Of course, we will.
In our Federal Republic, the states are supreme. Elections are wholly and solely the responsibility of the states. Every state will hold an election in November. It would be stupid not to. Do you think the red states want to forego the election and not have their electors counted in the electoral college? Trust me. They will have elections because they want their voices heard. The Federal government has NO CONTROL over elections. It's all up to the individual states--all of which want to have a voice in our nation.
Here, some faith in our system of government is warranted.
-Laelth
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The Constitution mandates an election in November - the challenge will be GOTV safely
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2020
#4
Which is why Democrats are pushing for funding of a mail in ballot for all states. nt
crickets
Mar 2020
#12
Are you aware that if there is no election, there is no House of Representatives.
onenote
Apr 2020
#34
OF COURSE !! One were only 70% participation from last time cause people scare, sick or dead.
uponit7771
Apr 2020
#35