by jpitney | Jan 7, 2021 | Congress, Crime, Presidency
From Senator Mitt Romney: We gather today due to a selfish man’s injured pride and the outrage of his supporters whom he has deliberately misinformed for the past two months and stirred to action this very morning. What happened here today was an insurrection, incited...
by jpitney | Dec 12, 2020 | Elections, Presidency
President Bush’s concession: Well, here’s the way I see it. Here’s the way we see it and the country should see it, that the people have spoken. And we respect the majesty of the democratic system. I just called Governor Clinton over in Little...
by jpitney | Nov 11, 2020 | Civility, Presidency
From Former President George W. Bush: I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night. I also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her...
by jpitney | Nov 10, 2020 | Civility, Presidency
The letter from @GeorgeHWBush to @billclinton showed true leadership. Pres. Reagan wrote a personal letter to Pres Bush for their transition pic.twitter.com/Kfi6AxprlS — Bush Library (@Bush41Library) October 21, 2016
by jpitney | Nov 8, 2020 | Biden, civic virtue, Civility, Lincoln, Presidency
President-elect Biden: And to those who voted for President Trump, I understand your disappointment tonight. I’ve lost a couple of elections myself. But now, let’s give each other a chance. It’s time to put away the harsh rhetoric. To lower the temperature. To see...
by jpitney | Oct 25, 2020 | Presidency
The Presidential Succession Act is flawed. Among other things, putting congressional leaders in the line means that a terrorist could shift control of the presidency from one party to the other. The president pro tem of the Senate follows the House speaker, which...
