Trump wants America's election delayed because of coronavirus. Here's why he can't do that on his own

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Given the circumstances, couldn't US President Donald Trump postpone, or cancel, the biggest political event of the year? Not so fast. Let's dig into it.

The "environment" is one where the two major parties are likely to miss a deadline to extend coronavirus aid to millions of Americans because they can't come to a consensus.Americans are headed to the polls on November 3, no matter what Trump says.the US Postal Service could be busy"One thing that Donald Trump could theoretically do is make a declaration to close polling places nationwide as a public health measure," Douglas said.

That probably wouldn't be as controversial as it sounds. In the US, all states set the rules for voting and currently,What is becoming more controversial is the extent to which those states will rely on mail-in ballots.Research suggests that mail-in voting is not more fraudulent than in-person voting.

Experts say it's possible that, without proper staffing or vote-counting machines, the election results could be substantially delayed. That could leave plenty of room for rumours of fraud to spread.grant the states money to help facilitate mail-in voting and educate voters, but Democrats and voting rights groups say that was about $US2 billion short of what's needed.

We're still waiting to see whether more money for elections will be added to a second economic stimulus package that's been stuck in a partisan stalemate.But just like every other aspect of American life right now, it won't look like anything that's come before.

 

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Well let's hope old Trumpy gets the virus, save the US an election and the world having to put up with hoopla.

Democrats premature ejaculation

If Putin can do then Donald wants the same. It is that simple.

You're trying everything not to face facts coming in 11-3-20!

We knew this was coming. It's not like selling real estate Mr President. You can't wait until the numbers are more in your favour to benefit. This pig ignorant Impeached President begins to undermine the integrity honesty and validity of the November election.

Shameless Trump

After four years, the TDS brigade still don’t realise how this guy works. The left-media are so predictably contrarion, he can get them to take any position just by taking the opposite.

So, it's unsafe to hold an election but it's perfectly safe for kids to be sent to school...

More lies. That's not what he said. And he knows he can't change it. Don't matter it won't be a Close election TRUMP be reelected. Get ready the Summer of all love is coming

Trump doesn't want a universal mail in ballot. Maybe you should read his Tweet and update your headline.

The fool doesn’t even know his own constitution 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Well of course he can't, but he can and likely will make a mockery of the process if he loses.

Trump wants to hold power for life. It’s that simple.

Their COVID19 situation is only getting exponentially worse. There will be a quarter million dead in the USA come November then they hit their winter which can be particularly harsh in many areas. Earlier the better.

Now all of sudden mail in vote won't work. Lair Lair

His campaign is taking on water. He's desperate. Conservatives are to blame for this abomination. VoteHimOut

People go out shopping during the coronavirus not only for life saving foods but for cigars, liquor, home repair items, snacks, movies(DVD), etc etc. Maybe we need a law that's says shopping is on the same level as voting.

Trump briefing liar liar pants on fire. Is he smarter then a fifth grader Hell No! Please Please vote. We are dealing with a very crazy man who just wants chaos

It’s not because of coronavirus. Everyone knows why. This is disingenuous reporting. This is a panic button moment. He knows he’s gone.

with the virus and all it would be good to delay 1 yr

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