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In reply to the discussion: Republicans want Biden to resign right now. [View all]Frasier Balzov
(5,065 posts)5. If Democrats still control the Senate
Patty Murray as President Pro Tempore oversees the electoral count, doesn't she?
And anyway, even if that role switches to some Republican senator after the election, there are pretty strict rules about disqualifying electoral votes.
Hopefully, the repairs to the Electoral Vote Count Act would keep imposters from committing sabotage like they did with their fake certifications last time.
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He stepped out of the race..not the presidency. We have to accept that but resign? Not gonna happen
Deuxcents
Jul 2024
#2
I want President Biden to serve the remainder of his term but according to Pro. Lichtman that would help Harris
LetMyPeopleVote
Jul 2024
#4
if they refuse to fill in the VP slot, we should bombard every media outlet nonstop
ecstatic
Jul 2024
#14
Of course they do... no fuckin' way!! The Rethugs are just pissed cuz they know they're gonna lose!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2024
#42
Wonder if they are trying to push Dems into an error that would facilitate a Heritage lawsuit.
jmbar2
Jul 2024
#47
I have the same response to Republicans demands on Democrat as I had for Manchin's advise for Dems
Mortos
Jul 2024
#50
Any transition to POTUS takes time. Harris can campaign virtually full time as VP.
Raven123
Jul 2024
#61
But he's not going to and he doesn't have to so WHY tell us what Republicans want?
NoSheep
Jul 2024
#67