NEWS in tn's transition Playbook.
The networks may have called the race but the GSA hasn't and the Biden transition can't official start until they do (talk to admin depts., get govt. $$$)
"an ascertainment has not yet been made," the GSA says
politico.com/newsletters/tr…
The networks may have called the race but the GSA hasn't and the Biden transition can't official start until they do (talk to admin depts., get govt. $$$)
"an ascertainment has not yet been made," the GSA says
politico.com/newsletters/tr…
This has pushed a low-key civil servant, Emily Murphy, center stage as the law gives her sole authority when to start the transition.
The GSA wants to avoid partisanship and Trump not conceding/pending lawsuits & recounts puts her in a tricky position.
The GSA wants to avoid partisanship and Trump not conceding/pending lawsuits & recounts puts her in a tricky position.
David Marchik at the Presidential Transition Center is worried about a delay
"Every day counts in a transition, this year more than any transition since 1932. The formal transition process under law should begin quickly."
(his comment isn't in the newsletter b/c it came too late)
"Every day counts in a transition, this year more than any transition since 1932. The formal transition process under law should begin quickly."
(his comment isn't in the newsletter b/c it came too late)
GSA's safest bet w/ the right is to wait until the Electoral College votes on Dec. 14 but that would likely greatly hinder the Biden transition team.
other NEWS: @zcolman reports a Biden climate czar is likely. The contenders:
Steyer
Podesta
Ernest Moniz
John Kerry
other NEWS: @zcolman reports a Biden climate czar is likely. The contenders:
Steyer
Podesta
Ernest Moniz
John Kerry
and yes, there's more.
@dlippman reports that @WeAreUnidosUS, Hispanic Federation, Mi Familia Vota, and others are launching “Proyecto 20%,” to advocate for at least 20% of all Biden administration jobs to be filled with Latinos
@dlippman reports that @WeAreUnidosUS, Hispanic Federation, Mi Familia Vota, and others are launching “Proyecto 20%,” to advocate for at least 20% of all Biden administration jobs to be filled with Latinos
And Dems are debating what to do about Mitch McConnell.
What's the balance b/t compromise and fight?
@theodoricmeyer has Rep. Stephanie Murray arguing for more compromise: “Bipartisanship will be more important than ever,”
What's the balance b/t compromise and fight?
@theodoricmeyer has Rep. Stephanie Murray arguing for more compromise: “Bipartisanship will be more important than ever,”
.@nahaltoosi has a great read on the world's diplomats assessing Biden.
They're relieved for the stability but they also expect Biden to continue some Trump stuff:
hawkish toward China
skepticism at trade deals,
reducing focus on the Middle East
pushing Europeans on defense $$$
They're relieved for the stability but they also expect Biden to continue some Trump stuff:
hawkish toward China
skepticism at trade deals,
reducing focus on the Middle East
pushing Europeans on defense $$$
Some extra NEWS: Former Bernie Sanders’ aides @joshorton and @Analilia_Mejia are working on the Biden Transition team, according to Democratic officials.
The Transition team did not comment.
The Transition team did not comment.
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