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In reply to the discussion: Does Pelosi actually have the power to postpone the State of the Union? [View all]Moostache
(9,895 posts)38. I miss the Obamas every single day too!
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Does Pelosi actually have the power to postpone the State of the Union? [View all]
Raven
Jan 2019
OP
So, it's actually yes. He can write his message; she doesn't have to let him speak.
Cuthbert Allgood
Jan 2019
#7
+1. It's his job to submit a report. It's her right to tell him he can't make a speech in the House
dalton99a
Jan 2019
#11
She can't stop him from making a speech, but she doesn't have to invite him
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jan 2019
#8
He's required by the Constitution to submit a report in writing. Speaking before the House...
Hekate
Jan 2019
#10
No, but as stated it doesn't have to be held in Congress and it needn't be verbal.
herding cats
Jan 2019
#13
I believe that the President has to be invited into the House to address a joint session
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#15
Who the hell wants to LISTEN to drumpf lie about the State of the Union
democratisphere
Jan 2019
#18
She can't actually postpone it - the president can deliver it whenever he wishes
EffieBlack
Jan 2019
#21
The Moron is probably trying to come up with something that will one-up Pelosi.
honest.abe
Jan 2019
#22
He was planning on extending the #Trumpshutdown till then to build up the ratings
maxsolomon
Jan 2019
#27
I think T is counting on giving the SOTU address to push his Little Wall Crisis.
LanternWaste
Jan 2019
#34
boy it will really chap his ass if he can't give a big speech in front of Congress.
shanny
Jan 2019
#40
Secret Service and DHS are not being paid right now. That's a security concern in itself.
haele
Jan 2019
#46
Nancy is the Speaker of the House. ANYONE seeking to speak on the House floor outside of
allgood33
Jan 2019
#43