NEW: GSA has informed president-elect Joe Biden the administration is ready to begin the formal transition process, according to a letter from administrator Emily Murphy sent Monday afternoon and obtained by CNN.
Jeff Zeleny is a Washington Correspondent for CNN.
And all it took to get her to do her job as required by law was getting the Secretaries of State in specific States to notarize what everyone knew was apparent all along, and weekslong shaming. The system... can be forced to work eventually
Before we get too excited, while she is releasing the money, it seems she hasn't gone through with the official ascertainment yet. It's a step in the right direction, but I'm sure there are more obstacles and disruptions that her dragging her feet will needlessly cause.
Shaub was the former Director of the Office of Government Ethics, who I believe resigned in protest when it became apparent the government no longer cared for ethics.
Dana Nessel (Michigan AG) continues to give no fucks.
I can confirm that Patrick Colbeck has never made a complaint of election fraud to the MIchigan Dept of Attorney General. If he had, we would have fully investigated said claim.
Colbeck’s assertions aside, intentionally making a false claim of criminal activity to law enforcement is itself a crime. It’s been my experience that is often the reason certain reports are not made.
Romney is the only name on that list that risked anything at any point to do the right thing.
And I hate having to commend Romney for anything, but for everything else about him, he supported impeachment, and he marched with BLM this summer. He has, annoyingly, earned his footnote.
He didn't risk all that much. He tried kissing the ring to get picked for Secretary of State and when that didn't work he retreated to running for Senate in a state where he was already extremely popular and the president wasn't.
Disagree. He lost his niece, for staters. And just because he knew he would still have a job he could just as well said nothing as condemning as he did about Trump or hold his vote.
Imho he (sadly) is one of more human and reasonable republicans that i would deem fit for president.
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Still doubt Trump concedes, though it’d be best for the country if he does. Probably why he won’t too.
Who cares. If she got fired for doing the right thing two weeks ago she'd be a media darling and get offered a hundred jobs either with the administration or wherever the ghouls behind the Lincoln project end up.
I wonder if they were waiting on Michigan, or if it's just a coincidence.
I'm guessing it's not a coincidence. With Michigan and Georgia certified, and no possibility of recount in Arizona, I think Biden is at 270, even if one thinks the challenges in PA, WI, and NV have potential merit. At that point, one could take Murphy to court for not doing her legally prescribed duty.
I suppose the scariest part of all this is that if Trump had done the bare minimum, or just not actively prevented the CDC and USPS from trying to fight the pandemic, then he wins in a walk and can dismantle the rest of the government at his leisure.
I suppose the scariest part of all this is that if Trump had done the bare minimum, or just not actively prevented the CDC and USPS from trying to fight the pandemic, then he wins in a walk and can dismantle the rest of the government at his leisure.
i don't know if this is a foregone conclusion, COVID changed just about everything about this election but not necessarily all in Biden's favor
Before we get too excited, while she is releasing the money, it seems she hasn't gone through with the official ascertainment yet. It's a step in the right direction, but I'm sure there are more obstacles and disruptions that her dragging her feet will needlessly cause.
Shaub was the former Director of the Office of Government Ethics, who I believe resigned in protest when it became apparent the government no longer cared for ethics.
That is incredibly whiny for something that will wind up in a museum someday.
More than 100 business leaders who plan to ask the Trump administration to immediately allow the presidential transition to begin have also discussed cutting off donations to Senate Republicans facing runoff elections to force the party's hand.
The executives plan to send a letter on Monday demanding that Emily Murphy, the head of the General Services Administration, stop blocking President-elect Joe Biden's transition team's work, according to The New York Times.
Oops. Play games to try and save GA for the Senate, get fucked when all the money for this run-off goes away.
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Still doubt Trump concedes, though it’d be best for the country if he does. Probably why he won’t too.
Who cares. If she got fired for doing the right thing two weeks ago she'd be a media darling and get offered a hundred jobs either with the administration or wherever the ghouls behind the Lincoln project end up.
She did this shit to herself.
Honestly, she'll likely find another job anyways. She's a JD, and likely can make more money outside of GSA.
Before we get too excited, while she is releasing the money, it seems she hasn't gone through with the official ascertainment yet. It's a step in the right direction, but I'm sure there are more obstacles and disruptions that her dragging her feet will needlessly cause.
Shaub was the former Director of the Office of Government Ethics, who I believe resigned in protest when it became apparent the government no longer cared for ethics.
That is incredibly whiny for something that will wind up in a museum someday.
"I created this problem myself, but now I'm going to make it your problem" might as well be the 2024 Republican motto.
Before we get too excited, while she is releasing the money, it seems she hasn't gone through with the official ascertainment yet. It's a step in the right direction, but I'm sure there are more obstacles and disruptions that her dragging her feet will needlessly cause.
Shaub was the former Director of the Office of Government Ethics, who I believe resigned in protest when it became apparent the government no longer cared for ethics.
That is incredibly whiny for something that will wind up in a museum someday.
"I created this problem myself, but now I'm going to make it your problem" might as well be the 2024 Republican motto.
it's been the quiet part of the Republican agenda for 50 years
Allegedly a voice of reason.
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I suppose the scariest part of all this is that if Trump had done the bare minimum, or just not actively prevented the CDC and USPS from trying to fight the pandemic, then he wins in a walk and can dismantle the rest of the government at his leisure.
i don't know if this is a foregone conclusion, COVID changed just about everything about this election but not necessarily all in Biden's favor
While true, if Trump had shown even the bare minimum of competence in this crisis it might have been enough to tip the scales in areas where Biden narrowly won.
Like Georgia might not be the tipping point of the Union but for Trump's rampant mishandling of COVID.
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
aside from the boohoos, it's a pretty good cya letter which is its sole purpose
It does it's job, yes. The boohoos are my problem with it. I've got no time for people with hurt feefees because of their own fucking cowardice / fuckery.
aside from the boohoos, it's a pretty good cya letter which is its sole purpose
The thing is, professionals shouldn't be putting boo hoos in official communiques. If I sent out a letter like that my boss would chew me the fuck out. Let alone one that would knowingly be made public, rather than just sent to someone outside the organization. Subtle digs or passive aggressiveness are generally viewed badly enough, but this was full on oh woe is me. As the head of a Government Administration. Acting in her professional duties.
I'm just gonna throw this out here but the doomers saying that the GOP will run "Trump but more competent" in 2024 and that he'll win in another landslide is like telling the Democrats all they have to do to win is nominate another Obama.
Before we get too excited, while she is releasing the money, it seems she hasn't gone through with the official ascertainment yet. It's a step in the right direction, but I'm sure there are more obstacles and disruptions that her dragging her feet will needlessly cause.
Shaub was the former Director of the Office of Government Ethics, who I believe resigned in protest when it became apparent the government no longer cared for ethics.
That is incredibly whiny for something that will wind up in a museum someday.
"I created this problem myself, but now I'm going to make it your problem" might as well be the 2024 Republican motto.
I think it's more like a reverse "I made this" meme.
They ratfuck, hand said ratfuck to the opposition and then say "You made this."
Meh, all the mealy mouthed, woe-is-me BS in that letter aside, it’s seems pretty clear she’s authorizing the transition funds to Biden. I could give less than a wet fart about the rest of it.
She’ll eventually be gone, either Biden at some point in the future or Trump very soon. Not impossible that he personally said something agreeing with the GSA’s actions or not, it doesn’t matter cause Trump is capricious and has stabbed people in the back after the fact before, and Murphy now has a giant target right on her back that Trump can exploit.
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I'm just gonna throw this out here but the doomers saying that the GOP will run "Trump but more competent" in 2024 and that he'll win in another landslide is like telling the Democrats all they have to do to win is nominate another Obama.
I've heard that Larry Hogan is considering a 2024 run for president.
Meh, all the mealy mouthed, woe-is-me BS in that letter aside, it’s seems pretty clear she’s authorizing the transition funds to Biden. I could give less than a wet fart about the rest of it.
She’ll eventually be gone, either Biden at some point in the future or Trump very soon. Not impossible that he personally said something agreeing with the GSA’s actions or not, it doesn’t matter cause Trump is capricious and has stabbed people in the back after the fact before, and Murphy now has a giant target right on her back that Trump can exploit.
He tweeted immediately after that he authorized it.
It's anyone's guess if that is actually true, or did his normal kneejerk reaction and swept in to take credit.
Time will tell if he actually approved it, or that tweet was a "I don't have any reason to fire that person" sort warning shot.
As many have stated so many times; I really hope we get back to "Government does something that government is supposed to do" not being breaking news before long. It's just all so god awfully stupid.
I'm just gonna throw this out here but the doomers saying that the GOP will run "Trump but more competent" in 2024 and that he'll win in another landslide is like telling the Democrats all they have to do to win is nominate another Obama.
I've heard that Larry Hogan is considering a 2024 run for president.
With the rock solid GOP constituency that is conservative economics, social moderation, and condemning Trump!
Self-righteousness is incompatible with coalition building.
I want to thank Emily Murphy at GSA for her steadfast dedication and loyalty to our Country. She has been harassed, threatened, and abused – and I do not want to see this happen to her, her family, or employees of GSA. Our case STRONGLY continues, we will keep up the good... fight, and I believe we will prevail! Nevertheless, in the best interest of our Country, I am recommending that Emily and her team do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols, and have told my team to do the same.
Trump is the soon to be former President of the US.
I suppose the scariest part of all this is that if Trump had done the bare minimum, or just not actively prevented the CDC and USPS from trying to fight the pandemic, then he wins in a walk and can dismantle the rest of the government at his leisure.
i don't know if this is a foregone conclusion, COVID changed just about everything about this election but not necessarily all in Biden's favor
While true, if Trump had shown even the bare minimum of competence in this crisis it might have been enough to tip the scales in areas where Biden narrowly won.
Like Georgia might not be the tipping point of the Union but for Trump's rampant mishandling of COVID.
It didn't really end up being as narrow as the commentary looked like.
once all the crybaby bullshit is over he'll start his 2024 campaign and continue crying about fraud
When he dies he’ll have “Winner of the STOLEN 2020 Presidential election” engraved on his headstone. He’ll never admit he lost. Those tweets are probably as good as it gets.
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And all it took to get her to do her job as required by law was getting the Secretaries of State in specific States to notarize what everyone knew was apparent all along, and weekslong shaming. The system... can be forced to work eventually
... Mind, he's also insisting he won the election at the same time, but.
Trump just tweeted that he ordered it.
Or rather, given the lack of typos and randomly CAPITALIZED WORDS, someone else tweeted from Trump's account that he ordered it.
Shaub was the former Director of the Office of Government Ethics, who I believe resigned in protest when it became apparent the government no longer cared for ethics.
Dana Nessel (Michigan AG) continues to give no fucks.
Think she's kidding? Fuck around and find out.
Disagree. He lost his niece, for staters. And just because he knew he would still have a job he could just as well said nothing as condemning as he did about Trump or hold his vote.
Imho he (sadly) is one of more human and reasonable republicans that i would deem fit for president.
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Who cares. If she got fired for doing the right thing two weeks ago she'd be a media darling and get offered a hundred jobs either with the administration or wherever the ghouls behind the Lincoln project end up.
She did this shit to herself.
I'm guessing it's not a coincidence. With Michigan and Georgia certified, and no possibility of recount in Arizona, I think Biden is at 270, even if one thinks the challenges in PA, WI, and NV have potential merit. At that point, one could take Murphy to court for not doing her legally prescribed duty.
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PA by Wednesday, I think. Trump filed an emergency appeal this afternoon seeking to block PA from certifying then.
PA will be late - 4 counties are running behind. 3 are filing this week and 1 by Monday.
i don't know if this is a foregone conclusion, COVID changed just about everything about this election but not necessarily all in Biden's favor
That is incredibly whiny for something that will wind up in a museum someday.
Just. Wow.
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aside from the boohoos, it's a pretty good cya letter which is its sole purpose
"I created this problem myself, but now I'm going to make it your problem" might as well be the 2024 Republican motto.
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it's been the quiet part of the Republican agenda for 50 years
While true, if Trump had shown even the bare minimum of competence in this crisis it might have been enough to tip the scales in areas where Biden narrowly won.
Like Georgia might not be the tipping point of the Union but for Trump's rampant mishandling of COVID.
It does it's job, yes. The boohoos are my problem with it. I've got no time for people with hurt feefees because of their own fucking cowardice / fuckery.
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The thing is, professionals shouldn't be putting boo hoos in official communiques. If I sent out a letter like that my boss would chew me the fuck out. Let alone one that would knowingly be made public, rather than just sent to someone outside the organization. Subtle digs or passive aggressiveness are generally viewed badly enough, but this was full on oh woe is me. As the head of a Government Administration. Acting in her professional duties.
I think it's more like a reverse "I made this" meme.
They ratfuck, hand said ratfuck to the opposition and then say "You made this."
She’ll eventually be gone, either Biden at some point in the future or Trump very soon. Not impossible that he personally said something agreeing with the GSA’s actions or not, it doesn’t matter cause Trump is capricious and has stabbed people in the back after the fact before, and Murphy now has a giant target right on her back that Trump can exploit.
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He tweeted immediately after that he authorized it.
It's anyone's guess if that is actually true, or did his normal kneejerk reaction and swept in to take credit.
Time will tell if he actually approved it, or that tweet was a "I don't have any reason to fire that person" sort warning shot.
As many have stated so many times; I really hope we get back to "Government does something that government is supposed to do" not being breaking news before long. It's just all so god awfully stupid.
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With the rock solid GOP constituency that is conservative economics, social moderation, and condemning Trump!
Trump is the soon to be former President of the US.
Time to stop hoping the abusive husband apologizes for all the abuse and move on with our lives.
It didn't really end up being as narrow as the commentary looked like.
It's really stupid that she obstinately refused to do her job. Not cool.
Probably because Trump likely isn’t the one that wrote it.
once all the crybaby bullshit is over he'll start his 2024 campaign and continue crying about fraud
When he dies he’ll have “Winner of the STOLEN 2020 Presidential election” engraved on his headstone. He’ll never admit he lost. Those tweets are probably as good as it gets.
He's never going to apologize. We're never going to get that closure.
So we need to just accept that and move on.
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