Ever notice that one friend from high school on social media? You know, the one with wild conspiracy theories, always raving in ALL CAPS about “the deep state” and “rigged systems”? It’s astonishing how much the 45th president of the United States resembles that friend. What a day it must have been for him!
This individual seems to exist in a bizarre alternate reality, where logic and reason only apply when it benefits him. It’s mind-blowing that he has led our executive branch for four years. Of course, anyone who recognized his narcissistic tendencies predicted he wouldn’t go quietly. We anticipated that removing him from office would be a challenge, given how many of his supporters share his delusions. And once we finally voted him out, we knew he would resort to every tactic possible to cling to power. If there were a language for frivolous lawsuits, Trump would be its most proficient speaker. He may struggle with coherent speech in English, but frivolous litigation? That’s his forte.
Right now, he’s trying to inundate states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, and Arizona with legal challenges to halt the electoral process. Usually, lawsuits serve his interests, but a presidential election isn’t a real estate deal, and his legal actions are fizzling. Judges are dismissing his cases due to lack of substance. He’s expected to demand a recount in Wisconsin, but experts say it’s unlikely to change the outcome, a sentiment echoed for Georgia too.
Trump’s behavior reminds me of a time when my son was little and, upon losing a game of Monopoly, flipped the board in frustration, ruining the game. Here we have an adult trying to do the same with our democratic process.
So, what does this mean for democracy and the millions of Americans who voted for Biden?
How do we prompt Trump to acknowledge his defeat and exit the White House?
Here’s a fun fact: We don’t need him to concede. His verbal or written admission of defeat isn’t required. Biden will assume the presidency regardless of whether Mr. Grumpy Pants gives a concession speech. Essentially, he can go take a hike.
Isn’t that refreshing?
I’ll try to be impartial while discussing Trump’s lawsuits and fraud allegations: LOL, not really. We’ve had enough—enough lies, enough incitements to violence, enough bullying, enough racism. It would be nice if Trump showed a hint of decency and conceded like every president has since 1896. It would reaffirm our collective faith in the stability of our democracy.
But technically, a concession is not necessary for Biden to take office.
The U.S. government has a clear timeline for this process, governed by federal law. This timeline ensures disputes are resolved while providing firm deadlines to maintain democratic functions. This structure emerged after the contentious 1876 election between Samuel J. Tilden and Rutherford B. Hayes, which resulted in a compromise that had long-lasting negative effects on civil rights in the South.
In response to the chaos of 1876, Congress passed the Electoral Count Act of 1887, mandating that states follow a uniform process with specific deadlines: any issues must be settled by December 8, 2020; electors’ ballots must be cast by December 14, 2020; ballots must be sent to the U.S. Senate by December 23, 2020; and on January 6, Congress will convene to determine the winner for any states with disputes.
These deadlines have held up before, like in the 2000 election between Al Gore and George W. Bush, where the Supreme Court intervened to stop a recount in Florida just before the deadline. Bush won by a narrow margin, and Gore conceded.
The U.S. has established mechanisms for handling election disputes. It’s complex but reliable. Even if Trump doesn’t like it, he must accept it, as do his followers. This is democracy. A gracious concession would be appreciated, but it isn’t necessary for the country to move on without Trump.
Goodbye, and good riddance!
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Summary:
The article discusses the fact that Trump does not need to concede for Biden to become president, emphasizing the established processes that govern U.S. elections. It reflects on the historical context of the Electoral Count Act and outlines the timeline for resolving disputes. While a concession would be preferable for democratic norms, it is not a requirement for the transition of power to occur.