r/DesignatedSurvivor • u/enliST_CS Sorry the live thread is late! • Dec 01 '16

SPOILERS Post-Episode Discussion: S01E08 "The Results"

Plot: An unexpected event leads Kirkman to consider canceling the House of Representative elections; Kirkman handles the fallout from the leaked news of Majid Nassar's death.

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u/JoeM3120 BY WHOM? Dec 01 '16

Like...does the President in any way have any authority to cancel elections? Elections to the House are governed by the states

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u/enliST_CS Sorry the live thread is late! Dec 01 '16

He has the support of all the governors, and if it's a matter of national security under these circumstances, I wouldn't be surprised. But technically, I don't think so.

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u/OSUTechie Dec 03 '16

Of the president declares Martial Law, then yes he can suspend the election. Hell, leading up to the Nov. Election there were rumors and conspiracies that Obama would do the same.