New Year, Changing of a President January 6th 2025 230 words

Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over the certification of Donald Trump as the next president. One recalls the turmoil four years ago when then president Trump urged his supporters to protest at the certification session, ending with violence and injuries. The certification is a formality for the change in the president. Vice President Harris will gavel her opponent into office. The certification of the 2020 election saw capital guards, overwhelmed as members of the joint House and Senate scrambled to safety in the underground. What is important to remember is the certification did occur, despite violence. The system works and regardless of one’s personal political opinions, the gavel was passed to the electoral winner.
Though the violence was new, the objections at the certification was not. There were objections at the certification of George W, bush as Vice President Gore presided over the process. Al Gore conceded the victory to Bush despite objections from his party.
Disputes were voiced in the 1800 and 1912 elections. With some discussions, the elections were certified. We wait and watch to see how this new leadership work with both parties to make concessions and fair policies for all Americans.
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Allegiance
We pledge to the system , not the person.
All voters had an equal say.
With out violence, certification will occur.
Watch closely, we wait and see.
carolaspot@aol.com 01/06/25 copyright