• Zron@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    He’d have to declare martial law to suspend voting.

    In theory, there would need to be a clear national emergency, such as a ground invasion of the United States or open rebellion to allow for martial law to be declared.

    I don’t think Iran is going to launch an amphibious assault against the United States any time soon.

    • habitualcynic@lemmy.world
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      6 hours ago

      Declaring martial law does not suspend voting. Nothing gives the president that power, and the constitution grants no condition for elections to be paused or not held. Full stop.

      Conceding on this AT ALL gives them leverage.