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Trump invited two Michigan

rmrd0000 — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 04:47:25 +0000

In reply to Bipartisanship failed,

Trump invited two Michigan Republican legislators to the WH to talk

The talk will likely focus on challenging the electors who show up to cast electoral college votes

Nothing to see here

Joe Biden

rmrd0000 — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 04:17:28 +0000

In reply to Bipartisanship failed,

Joe Biden

“It’s hard to fathom how this man thinks,” Mr. Biden said in response to a question about the president’s extraordinary interventions in Michigan’s election certification process. “I’m confident he knows he hasn’t won, and is not going to win, and we’re going to be sworn in on Jan. 20.”

But Mr. Biden warned that as a result of Mr. Trump’s actions, “incredibly damaging messages are being sent to the rest of the world about how democracy functions.”

“It sends a horrible message about who we are as a country,” he added.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/us/politics/biden-trump-electoral-process.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage

Bipartisanship failed,

rmrd0000 — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 04:09:56 +0000

In reply to Yup, Biden just made a strong

Bipartisanship failed,

70% of Trump voters believe that Biden is not the legitimate President-elect.

There is no legal method to compel Emily Murphy to release funds for transition.

In the Nixon era, Republicans demanded that he leave office.

Where are those patriotic Republicans today?

You may not care, but the country is at risk

You can do your chasing a troll dodge, Trump loves you for it

^ AND looks coordinated with

artappraiser — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:07:46 +0000

In reply to OK great! and doing it the

^ AND looks coordinated with Team Biden, not sent until their lobbying and meeting with governors is over. If true, another great sign, knows how to fight.

OK great! and doing it the

artappraiser — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:03:00 +0000

In reply to Why don't they think of stuff

OK great! and doing it the smart Biden way, eyes on the prize, not the politics!

House Dems demand immediate briefing with GSA Administrator Emily Murphy over her refusal to sign off on paperwork that would ease the transition process. In letter, Democrats are critical of the GSA’s handling of the matter, and they say they will decide whether to hold hearing pic.twitter.com/9nWuxKdkHx
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) November 20, 2020

The decision not to immediately schedule a hearing or subpoena Murphy at this moment is in keeping with the strategy by Joe Biden to avoid turning up the heat in the transition fight for now . https://t.co/AOjXFLAPnc
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) November 20, 2020

BIDEN TRANSITION TEAM: CALM

artappraiser — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:43:12 +0000

In reply to GSA official blocking Biden's transition appears to privately plan post-Trump career

BIDEN TRANSITION TEAM: CALM IN PUBLIC FEVERISH WORK IN BACKGROUND

By rmrd0000 on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 9:20am |

From Politico

Edit to add correct current headline for Politico story is Biden mounts lobbying blitz to crack GOP resistance to his transition

Yup, Biden just made a strong

artappraiser — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:38:48 +0000

In reply to I am very impressed and

Yup, Biden just made a strong public statement about the Trump adminstration delay possibly costing lives DIRECTLY AFTER meeting with 5 REPUBLICAN and 5 Democratic GOVERNORS. To present as a unified BI PARTISAN COALITION against the delay. Still playing very very smart, disarming instead of feeding the troll.

I am personally pleased and heartened! They know how to do this, not clueless. They will have to because he will probably continue to be an adversary for a very long time, because of his fans. Again, a lifetime of experience dealing with attempted bipartisanship that failed (including as Obama's VP) means he is more likely to know what may work.than most others!

It should be pointed out that

artappraiser — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:00:10 +0000

In reply to Election expert Hasen is

It should be pointed out that McConnell did make a definitive statement, it was just a cagey admission:

MCCONNELL: TRANSFER OF POWER WILL HAPPEN ON TIME

By artappraiser on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 4:41am |

By Jordain Carney @ TheHill.com - 11/17/20 08:56 PM EST

It's becoming very clear that it's like "moat" said on another thread days ago: his base is unfortunately for them, their only base right now and they are just trying to get to the next gas station on fumes. Let Trump and his fans play their games out. At the cost of more lost lives.

Nothing's changed on the latter front, though, as they've always been willing to sacrifice lives of the stupid to keep the economy going, while the smart ones of them wear masks and keep social distance and still have jobs until the vaccine comes.

I've noticed that WSJ's

artappraiser — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:47:51 +0000

In reply to Manufacturers association

I've noticed that WSJ's advertising department is also on board:

America decided. Now what? Move forward with insight you can trust. Subscribe today with our best offer.
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) November 16, 2020

They are eager to move on and start selling stories about how the Biden admin is doing all the wrong things and how you can profit from that knowledge. This Trump farce for the unwashed fans is quite tiresome.

Yada Yada

rmrd0000 — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:15:35 +0000

In reply to Actually, I am trying to

Yada Yada

Trump and Emily Murphy have wasted two weeks by blocking the transition

You repeatedly demonstrate that you have zero comprehension of current events

You think Republicans who are too cowardly to say that Biden is President-elect will be bipartisan

When Trump leaves, his insane base remains

The base thinks Fox News is too Liberal

Republicans will not be bipartisan because the base will primary them.

You are trapped in a bubble