The Electoral College will meet next month to elect a President and Vice President of the United States. For now, I request that everybody remain patient, calm, and civil, and speak only about what they know.”, Ingoglia, the former chair of the Florida GOP, directed a request for comment to a spokeswoman, who did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Dick Durbin, a senator of Illinois and the Democratic whip, said he’ll be seeking the top Democratic position on the Senate Judiciary Committee after California’s Dianne Feinstein said she would step back. Jim Waurishuk, chairman of the Hillsborough County Republican Party. ...fight, and I believe we will prevail! Even in the face of thousands of threats, I always remained committed to upholding the law.”, Her point, however, was almost immediately contradicted by Donald Trump, who tweeted: “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.”. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. “Better for local party leadership.”, “You still have all of these court cases going on,” Moore said. US President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed a move by the General Services Administration to start the US presidential transition process. This is all designed constitutionally.”. Emily Murphy, a Trump appointee, drew criticism for initially refusing to sign a letter allowing Biden’s team access to government officials, as well as office space, equipment, and millions of dollars of funding. “At this point, I can’t give him (Biden) a win.” Waurishuk said, adding that he didn’t believe Trump should concede. “This would be a better fit for party officials rather than elected local officials,” he said. Election results are available in PDF and Excel format. Simpson said of allegations of fraud: “We won’t know for probably months because it will take months to discover everything that happened.”. https://t.co/q8rGjPXv1M, JUST IN: GSA Administrator Emily Murphy does her job. The U.S. General Services Administration, an independent agency, informed Biden that his transition — leading up to a Jan. 20 swearing-in — could officially begin. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. Flips from 2016. “All Americans should have confidence in the security of their vote,” Krebs said on Monday. GSA and its Administrator … Sorry you had to do your actual job, Emily! Should Trump concede? General Services Administration Administrator Emily Murphy ascertained Monday that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. … In a letter sent on 19 November, Carolyn B Maloney and Nita M Lowey – both Democrats of New York – sent Murphy a letter asking her, as well as her deputy chief of staff and general counsel, to participate in a public hearing to explain themselves. But President Donald Trump has continued to refuse to concede the election while raising unsubstantiated charges of election fraud. It's up to General Services Administrator Emily Murphy to allow the flow of resources to the president-elect. A current administration official also told CNN last week that some officials within the government had informally reached out to Biden’s team. But the #disinfo likely won’t stop. “The State of Florida certified the Final Official Results of the election on November 17. Moody also signed Florida onto a brief in support of one of the Trump campaign’s lawsuits in Pennsylvania on Nov. 9. (The Center Square) – The General Services Administration (GSA), the agency tasked by Congress with approving a transfer of power in the White House, said it has not made a final assessment of the election outcome. The General Services Administration manages federal property and provides contracting options for government agencies. It is critical to a representative democracy that before any allegations of misconduct or fraud are made, there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt. If so, what evidence did you see to persuade you? “Nothing that would get us in trouble,” the official told CNN. Rubio didn’t comment on who won, whether Trump should continue his legal challenges or whether there was fraud. But it has not started its work yet. “I have dedicated much of my adult life to public service, and I have always strived to do what is right. “The election is over, it’s clear by all accounts that President Biden is the President-Elect,” wrote Corley in an email. “Contrary to media reports and insinuations, my decision was not made out of fear or favoritism. The administrator of the General Services Administration has declined to sign paperwork officially starting the transition to the new administration. “Because of the lack of ascertainment by the GSA, my transition team hasn’t been able to get access to the information we need to be able to deal with everything from testing and guidance to the all-important issue of vaccine distribution and vaccination plan,” Biden said on Thursday. “There’s not a state in this union that if you give me five days after an election, and I know what the score was, I couldn’t win,” Simpson said. Biden did indeed win the presidential election “several weeks ago” and Trump should have conceded at that time, Fasano said. On Monday, the General Services Administration, the federal agency that must sign off on presidential transitions, told Biden he could formally begin the hand-over process. The Georgia recount is complete. “There are too many key critical dates that need to play out. “We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights.”. The announcement from Emily Murphy, head of the General Services Administration, marked a formal recognition by President Donald Trump's administration that Biden won the Nov. 3 election… So @GSAEmily finally wrote the letter but she is exactly as terrible as we assumed. Adding to the sense of uncertainty, the General Services Administration held off on formally beginning the transition, preventing Biden’s teams from gaining access to federal agencies. Buying & Selling Explore options for buying from or selling to the government. View results by area, constituency and party, as well as other useful election statistics. “If Cuba, Venezuela, or China had messed with American votes, no one would have screamed about it before or louder than me,” Rubio said. The General Services Administration (GSA) has held a leading role in transfers of presidential power since 1963. In an email to supporters last week, they said: “We want to be clear: the Biden-Harris transition team will continue to steadily move forward. “I do think there are issues with the election, I feel that there are constituents that have concerns and maybe lost faith in our election process,” Peters said, adding that Americans should “trust the process” that is unfolding in courts and legislatures around the country. The General Services Administration (GSA) initiated the transition process to a new administration with praise from POTUS, who nonetheless continues to challenge the results of the election, which so far project Biden as the winner. Though procedural in nature, Trump's acceptance of the General Services Administration starting the transition amounted to a dramatic capitulation and … (1/2). Trump fired Krebs last week by tweet after the director had pushed back on the president’s baseless claims of voter fraud. Live 2020 Georgia election results and maps by country and district. WASHINGTON (AP) — The General Services Administration ascertained Monday that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, clearing the way for the start of the transition from President Donald Trump’s administration and allowing Biden to coordinate with federal agencies on plans for taking over on Jan. 20. Krebs’ agency was responsible for coordinating federal, state and local efforts to defend electoral systems from foreign or domestic interference. Sanctimonious, self-serving and completely full of shit. U.S. General Services Administration Coronavirus (COVID-19) Returning to Facilities Guidelines . “. Prior to the GSA’s move today, the Biden-Harris team had been raising money to fund the transition process, absent access to government-allocated funds. Sen. Danny Burgess, Thonotosassa, Sen. Jeff Brandes, St. Petersburg, Sen. Ed Hooper, Palm Harbor and Sen. Jim Boyd, Bradenton didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment on Monday and Tuesday. The head of the General Services Administration has yet to recognize the incoming Biden administration — a delay that could have consequences for the … “Those are real easy questions,” added Chronister. [ Courtesy Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office ]. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, who leads the congressional committee with oversight of the GSA, added he was “greatly looking forward to officially transitioning to an administration that follows the law the first time, without massive public pressure”. “This final decision is a definitive administrative action to formally begin the transition process with federal agencies. She also said she had concerns about fraud in other states, but not Florida. All Americans should have confidence in the security of their vote. #WeArePerseus. This week, Times reporters contacted all elected Republican officials and county party chiefs in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties at least twice. County Republican Chairman Jim Waurishuk, USAF Col., retired. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri was unavailable, according to his office. The Georgia recount is complete. First published on Mon 23 Nov 2020 05.02 EST. Biden said the delayed transition was an “embarrassment” and his team’s inability to begin coordinating coronavirus vaccine distribution could cost lives. On Nov. 7, hours before media outlets called the race for Biden, Moody tweeted: “The Trump campaign is absolutely right to demand accountability & transparency in the process — not only for this election but the stability & security of future elections.”. Most didn’t respond, but a handful did — and their answers ranged from urging Trump to give up his fight to urging the president to stay the course right up until Jan. 6, the day that Congress will certify the nation’s electoral vote. Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters. The Keystone state certified its results Tuesday, with Biden the victor. [ Courtesy of Florida House of Representatives ], [ Courtesy of Gus Bilirakis’ Congressional website ], one of the Trump campaign’s lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Mysterious donor in Florida Senate races dumped $550,000 in ads for spoiler candidates. In the nation’s capital, the General Services Administration has started to cooperate with Joe Biden’s team as the former vice president prepares to move into the White House in January. It’s unclear that Murphy’s letter will earn her much sympathy from those who criticized her decision to block the transition for weeks after it became clear that Joe Biden had won the election. Ron DeSantis should congratulate the president-elect on his apparent victory. A spokeswoman said Franklin was on an anniversary trip with his wife and not available to respond. The General Services Administration is so far not signing ... President-elect Biden is already starting his own transition planning despite President Trump continuing to dispute the election results. “Once the process is done, I’m good with the results,” she said. Protesters on Monday at the Michigan Capitol demanded the certification of election results. 2019 general election results. Count every LEGAL vote!”. This pressure likely played into Murphy’s decision to approve the transition process today. GSA's Emily Murphy says transition can begin, Report: The GSA has informed Biden that the transition process can begin, Republican senator Lamar Alexander acknowledges Biden as president elect, Michigan certifies election results – Biden wins, President says ‘initial protocols’ can begin but insists ‘we will prevail’, Key Biden administration roles for Tony Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas and Avril Haines, Janet Yellen poised to become first female treasury secretary, Republican senator: no evidence of widespread election fraud, Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email. “I think that is for Donald Trump to decide,” she said. Was there fraud? He did respond to the survey, in part: “I expect the courts will determine the factual issues you raise, and I will insist that each party respect each adjudication once it becomes final on appeal. 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. The transition can officially begin – what does that mean? Her actions were dangerous and Congress must ensure it never happens again. Nikki Alvarez-Sowles, Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller. Simpson, the Senate president, did not respond to requests for comment. That vote is sent to Congress in January where the electoral votes are counted in a joint session of congress. An agency spokesperson said late Monday that an “ascertainment” on the winner of the election … Now that the General Services Administration has allowed for the presidential transition to officially begin, Joe Biden and his team will finally be able to gain access to classified briefings, meet with government officials to coordinate a pandemic response and have access to office space, as well funds to pay the transition team. Chris Krebs, the former head of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, on Monday reminded Americans that there’s still no evidence of significant voter fraud in the 2020 election. This is ironic as it’s exactly what Russia sought to do with meddling in the 2016 election as documented by both the Mueller report and the United States Select Committee on Intelligence (chaired by Sen. Rubio),” Corley wrote. As for whether there has been fraud, she said, “I have not seen anything that would support that there was fraud anywhere.”, Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley. “While allegations of voter widespread voter fraud should be investigated, vague and unfounded claims of “rigged elections” and “fraud” on social media or cable news networks that do not include actual proof only serve to further erode voter confidence and continue to polarize the electorate. County commissioners Ron Oakley, Kathryn Starkey, Christina Fitzpatrick and Jack Mariano, Property Appraiser Gary Joiner and Sheriff Chris Nocco didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment on Monday and Tuesday. Joan E Greve and “As a member of the Florida Elections Canvassing Commission, CFO Patronis was honored to certify the official Florida voting returns last week for the 2020 General Election and recognizes that, while some states around the country were hampered with confusion on election night, Florida got it right. Mon 23 Nov 2020 23.17 EST The General Services Administration has declared president-elect Joe Biden the apparent winner of the US election, clearing the … Conservative. Simpson also said the way some states reported Democratic-leaning mail-in ballots later than other votes caused voters to distrust the system. From CNN's Jeremy Diamond The General Services Administration informed federal departments Monday night that it has ascertained Joe Biden to … “We ask that you personally brief us and our Ranking Members by no later than November 23, 2020,” they wrote. Nor did Rep. Ralph Massullo, Lecanto, Rep. Amber Mariano, Hudson, Rep. Ardian Zika, Land O’ Lakes, Rep. Randy Maggard, Dade City, Rep. Lawrence McClure, Dover, Rep. Jackie Toledo, Tampa, Rep. Traci Koster, Tampa, Rep. Nick DiCeglie, Indian Rocks, Rep. Chris Latvala, Clearwater and Rep. Linda Chaney, Gulfport. In a letter to Joe Biden, Murphy – who initially held up the transition process – told the president-elect that she will open up resources to allow the transition of power to formally begin, the Guardian can confirm. Not even Donald Trump, the great twister of truth, could keep reality at bay forever. “Your actions in blocking transition activities required under the law are having grave effects, including undermining the orderly transfer of power, impairing the incoming Administration’s ability to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, hampering its ability to address our nation’s dire economic crisis, and endangering our national security,” the congresswomen said. “There’s no rush. Reuters’ Jeff Mason reports that Donald Trump’s blessing of the GSA’s decision to unblock the transition is as close as the president might get to a concession ... Two advisers to @realDonaldTrump told me his tweet about the @USGSA and giving a green light to a transition was not a concession to @JoeBiden. When asked about the election on Nov. 17, Sprowls declined to acknowledge Biden’s victory. Frequently Asked Questions . “I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. Martin Belam (earlier), Mon 23 Nov 2020 22.09 EST Times correspondent William March contributed to this report. Even as his campaign’s legal challenges fail to hold up, and Trump’s attempts to convince officials to block certification of election results falter, the president insisted, “Our case STRONGLY continues, we will keep up the good ... fight, and I believe we will prevail! Instead, I strongly believe that the statute requires that the GSA Administrator ascertain, not impose, the apparent president-elect.”, She also said that she received “threats online, by phone, and by mail directed at my safety, my family, my staff, and even my pets in an effort to coerce me into making this determination prematurely. Real Estate Find information related to GSA leased and owned buildings. That’s something they’ll have access to now. Statistical Reports of Assembly Elections of states which are no longer in existence also included. Although conceding has been the tradition, there is no Constitutional requirement.”, On whether there was fraud: “No. Now that the GSA has allowed a formal transition to begin, more Republicans are starting to acknowledge the reality that Joe Biden is president-elect. [Times (2016)], Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore. “I believe every legal vote should be counted, I believe every illegal vote shouldn’t be counted,” Sprowls said, noting Trump’s legal challenges in several states had yet to be resolved, Beltran did not say whether Biden won or whether Trump should concede. “I take this role seriously and, because of recent developments involving legal challenges and certifications of election results, am transmitting this letter today to make those resources and services available to you,” she said. “I believe that Biden has won the election, I believe Trump should concede. 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