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In reply to the discussion: I just called that Emily W Murphy lady who won't sign the transition paperwork. [View all]brooklynite
(94,333 posts)4. I don't know how to tell you this but...she's not doing anything wrong...
Unethical? Yes. Politicized? Yes. Illegal, No.
Simple question: Who is the President-Elect? And on the basis of what process?
Has the Electoral College voted? No. Have States with a combined total of 270 EVs certified that Biden won? No. All you have is the projections of news outlets.
The reason this wasn't an issue four years ago is that Clinton conceded the day after the Election. Trump hasn't done that. Until he does or the vote count becomes official, there's no legal requirement to initiate the transition process.
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I just called that Emily W Murphy lady who won't sign the transition paperwork. [View all]
BigmanPigman
Nov 2020
OP
This is how stupid the people around tRUMP really are since he has a very long record of it...
WyattKansas
Nov 2020
#20
I also called & e-mailed her. Didn't use any profanity, but explained that Emily needed to do
Illumination
Nov 2020
#21
I don't know if I was actually recorded, the phone did say it possibly would be.
BigmanPigman
Nov 2020
#24
LOL! That's right BigmanPigman! We're just all so fed up with the b.s. & games! Trump also is a
Illumination
Nov 2020
#31