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still_one

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12. I think some people are concerned that they may try some tactic to over-reach the
Fri Oct 2, 2020, 08:08 AM
Oct 2020

Constitution, and try to delay the election hoping this goes to the SC, and that the court will rule for them

If that happened, there is absolutely no justification for the SC to delay the election

The Constitution makes it very clear when the election is, and when the winner of that election MUST be sworn in




Nothing. It goes on as planned. I already voted! SoonerPride Oct 2020 #1
+1 n/t Laelth Oct 2020 #40
It goes on. Well technically it already started but there will be no change to election day Statistical Oct 2020 #2
Jesus Fucking Christ, why would something happen to the election? themaguffin Oct 2020 #3
basic poor understanding of Civics by majority of people beachbumbob Oct 2020 #6
I think some people are concerned that they may try some tactic to over-reach the still_one Oct 2020 #12
This is my concern. Repuke shenanigans Alpeduez21 Oct 2020 #19
CIVICS 101 beachbumbob Oct 2020 #4
If trump's condition goes down hill, Pence will take over still_one Oct 2020 #15
Nothing. Despite what he says AkFemDem Oct 2020 #5
Literally nothing happens. bearsfootball516 Oct 2020 #7
Chill. It doesn't matter if he is sick or even dies, the election will continue Maeve Oct 2020 #8
If he cannot perform his duties then Pence takes his place still_one Oct 2020 #18
Chill out. As long as we've got Joe And Kamala, we're good Vogon_Glory Oct 2020 #9
Nothing LeftInTX Oct 2020 #10
His "illness" controls the narrative until election day. redstatebluegirl Oct 2020 #11
Not even DFW Oct 2020 #17
Just stop the scacremongering and misonformation obamanut2012 Oct 2020 #13
Well I get people freaking out soothsayer Oct 2020 #16
If we're getting this here, imagine what the public thinks. Renew Deal Oct 2020 #22
How on earth are people confused by this? Codeine Oct 2020 #24
That was a long time ago for many people. Renew Deal Oct 2020 #27
Hey, I'm fifty years old. Codeine Oct 2020 #28
Yes we are. It was going to happen eventually. Renew Deal Oct 2020 #32
It's not that simple Alpeduez21 Oct 2020 #38
You didn't go to high school? Codeine Oct 2020 #14
Precisely Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #21
Technically, nothing changes Renew Deal Oct 2020 #20
That is the scary part Alpeduez21 Oct 2020 #25
It's not 100% clear. Renew Deal Oct 2020 #30
No, you are right obamanut2012 Oct 2020 #34
The Constitution explains it all. pwb Oct 2020 #23
It amazes me how few people actually read Codeine Oct 2020 #26
Nothing happens to the election. LisaL Oct 2020 #29
My mail in ballot is already at the election office. Alpeduez21 Oct 2020 #31
Nothing happens, it goes on as scheduled DeminPennswoods Oct 2020 #33
Has Pence been tested? n/t Smickey Oct 2020 #35
it's been reported he tested negative Alpeduez21 Oct 2020 #36
Thanks. Smickey Oct 2020 #39
Yep. He is clean. LisaL Oct 2020 #37
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