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That would just worsen the “lame duck” issue we already have.[0] As @ac29 said, we should shorten the time between election and inauguration. Aside: As it stan
by colejohnson66 6y ago
That would just worsen the “lame duck” issue we already have.[0] As @ac29 said, we should shorten the time between election and inauguration.
Aside: As it stands, the constitution sets when Inauguration Day is (20th Amendment), so the only option it to modify the US Code which sets Election Day (Tuesday, between November 2-8 inclusive)[1]
[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lame_duck_(politics) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lame_duck_(politics)
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Election_Day_(United_States) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Election_Day_(United_States)
- mullingitover 6y agoI wholeheartedly agree that the time between election and inauguration should be shortened. Really, the current administration's powers should be gone the minute the last tipping point state certifies its results.