Sun Nov 8, 2020, 06:30 PM
Statistical (19,264 posts)
The GSA has not yet "ascertained" that Biden is the Pres elect and thus hasn't granted access for
his team to the various governmental agencies. The longer they wait the more it will hamper the incoming Biden administration's ability to make a smooth transition. Biden win was finally called on a weekend so I don't think it is an issue yet but a story worth tracking over the coming week.
As a rule, the GSA avoids any hint of partisanship. Even as the media declared Biden the winner on Saturday, the GSA was reluctant to immediately follow, saying in a statement that “an ascertainment has not yet been made. GSA and its Administrator will continue to abide by, and fulfill, all requirements under the law.” Every passing day, however, also stalls what was already a historically difficult transition. Making matters even more complicated, the law on the subject is vague and leaves it up to Murphy to determine when Biden is officially president-elect.
Biden’s transition did not respond to requests for comment. Murphy could play it safe and wait until December 14, when the Electoral College is set to cast their ballots for the president. But doing so could also significantly hamper the Biden transition effort and leave them scrambling amid dueling public health and economic crises. https://www.politico.com/newsletters/transition-playbook/2020/11/07/meet-washingtons-most-powerful-woman-temporarily-791464
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Statistical | Nov 2020 | OP |
bullimiami | Nov 2020 | #1 | |
Fiendish Thingy | Nov 2020 | #2 | |
The Velveteen Ocelot | Nov 2020 | #5 | |
Fiendish Thingy | Nov 2020 | #6 | |
Demsrule86 | Nov 2020 | #9 | |
Klaralven | Nov 2020 | #14 | |
Raven123 | Nov 2020 | #3 | |
dem4decades | Nov 2020 | #4 | |
Blue_true | Nov 2020 | #11 | |
WyattKansas | Nov 2020 | #13 | |
lostnfound | Nov 2020 | #7 | |
obamanut2012 | Nov 2020 | #8 | |
Kaleva | Nov 2020 | #10 | |
Celerity | Nov 2020 | #15 | |
SoonerPride | Nov 2020 | #12 |
Response to Statistical (Original post)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 06:33 PM
bullimiami (11,484 posts)
1. non partisan my ass. like everything trump gets near its been corrupted.
a few more that can go work for trump when this is over.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 06:37 PM
Fiendish Thingy (6,695 posts)
2. For the GSA to move forward, Trump must concede. Barring that, GSA must wait
At least until the SOS’s certify enough results to reach 270, or, worst case scenario, until December 14, when the electoral college votes.
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Response to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #2)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 07:01 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (93,523 posts)
5. There is no legal or constitutional requirement that the loser concede.
It's nothing more than a norm and a courtesy. The GSA is probably waiting for the last votes to come trickling in, but they don't have to wait for a concession.
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Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #5)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 07:03 PM
Fiendish Thingy (6,695 posts)
6. But a concession would enable the GSA to "ascertain" the winner. Nt
Response to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #2)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 08:16 PM
Demsrule86 (52,941 posts)
9. Fire them all...President Biden.
Response to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #2)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 09:01 PM
Klaralven (3,811 posts)
14. Probably by December 8
December 8: The "safe harbor" deadline under the Electoral Count Act, where states must finally resolve any controversies over the selection of their electors of the Electoral College.[872][823]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2020_United_States_presidential_election#December_2020 |
Response to Statistical (Original post)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 06:49 PM
Raven123 (2,349 posts)
3. Does anyone think Biden expected cooperation? He's planned for all contingencies.
I am sure he will do the best he can, and use his experience to compensate where possible.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 06:49 PM
dem4decades (7,666 posts)
4. Those denying access should start working on their resumes.
Response to dem4decades (Reply #4)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 08:24 PM
Blue_true (30,474 posts)
11. I agree. If this goes on one day in the coming week, the top managers there should
be fired on Day 1. I am tired of this type of shit.
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Response to dem4decades (Reply #4)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 08:29 PM
WyattKansas (1,620 posts)
13. And NEED to be shunned from any government function ever again.
There need to be severe consequences for anyone failing to complete their duties regardless of political party. Otherwise the same escalation of Republicans screwing over the Democratic Party will continue at will for their exploitation to corrupt everything.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 07:05 PM
lostnfound (14,814 posts)
7. Holy hell. Is he already getting pdb's, I hope??
Response to lostnfound (Reply #7)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 08:21 PM
Kaleva (27,441 posts)
10. Biden's been getting Intel briefings since July
Response to Kaleva (Reply #10)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 09:10 PM
Celerity (19,025 posts)
15. limited ones, not the full boat nt
Response to lostnfound (Reply #7)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 08:25 PM
SoonerPride (9,756 posts)