Projected Winner

[roamingguy 300292]

I've noticed, as I'm sure others have noticed too the media still has Joe Biden down as projected winner.  Just wondering when he is no longer a "projected" winner and becomes the winner

And on a side note do you think Trump will golf on inauguration day  or will need to be removed from the White House, maybe with extreme prejudice

Two images to consider, the first he is golfing...well obviously, the second he's leaving the White House and no his pride is not intact LOL

A half serious half humorous (I hope) rambling

RG

[Guest]

     From what I understand, states have their own rules to certify the winner. Once every counts and necessary recounts are completed, the results are certified. On December 14, the electoral college will vote for the next president and the final step will be the inauguration on January 20 2021.

      https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-2020-election-results/2020/11/07/932576135/fact-check-trumps-claim-that-biden-s-wins-aren-t-certified-won-t-change-the-outc

[OldandNerdy 1304]

Then of course some states could always decide to go against the ballot results and throw their electoral college votes towards the other candidate.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faithless_elector#:~:text=State%20laws%20may%20impose%20a,and%20provide%20a%20replacement%20elector.

The electoral college system is wild and whacky

 

[Sharpe 771]

Unless you’re a fan of reality tv it’s going be a long wait until January 20th...

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, OldandNerdy said:

Then of course some states could always decide to go against the ballot results and throw their electoral college votes towards the other candidate.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faithless_elector#:~:text=State laws may impose a,and provide a replacement elector.

The electoral college system is wild and whacky

 

    Last summer (July 6 2020) the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision on that topic.

    https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/07/14/supreme-courts-faithless-electors-decision-validates-case-for-the-national-popular-vote-interstate-compact/

 

[roamingguy 300292]

So I'll stay glued to the news till Jan 20 2021...or better yet watch Netflix

Better go out and buy some popcorn LOL

A rambling

RG

[OldandNerdy 1304]

4 hours ago, Greenteal said:

  Last summer (July 6 2020) the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision on that topic.

    https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/07/14/supreme-courts-faithless-electors-decision-validates-case-for-the-national-popular-vote-interstate-compact/

Actually, that Supreme Court decision set the states up to be able to pass laws that require the electoral college to vote for the popular vote winner in that state.  That doesn't mean that all the state's have passed those laws. 

 

As of November 2020, it has been adopted by fifteen states and the District of Columbia. These states have 196 electoral votes, which is 36% of the Electoral College and 73% of the 270 votes needed to give the compact legal force.

Source- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact

 

It's a complicated system 

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Just now, OldandNerdy said:

Actually, that Supreme Court decision set the states up to be able to pass laws that require the electoral college to vote for the popular vote winner in that state.  That doesn't mean that all the state's have passed those laws. 

 

As of November 2020, it has been adopted by fifteen states and the District of Columbia. These states have 196 electoral votes, which is 36% of the Electoral College and 73% of the 270 votes needed to give the compact legal force.

Source- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact

 

It's a complicated system 

  I know. But this was in response to the 2016 election results when some voters were courted/pressured to change their vote. The recent decision confirmed the legal obligation for voters in order to reduces outside interferences. And while states have different laws on the matter, they can't go rogue without creating a constitutional crisis and a complete reform of the electoral vote system.

   In other word, it's a formality.