Sen. Hassan Statement on President Trump Suggesting Election Delay
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on July 30 in response to President Trump's tweet suggesting a delay of the elections:
"Election Day will be November 3rd. The United States of America has never delayed a presidential election, including during the Civil War and World War II, and the President does not have the power to do so.
"I urge my Republican colleagues to speak out against the President's danger . . .
"Election Day will be November 3rd. The United States of America has never delayed a presidential election, including during the Civil War and World War II, and the President does not have the power to do so.
"I urge my Republican colleagues to speak out against the President's danger . . .