When did the "guardrails" come off? Election Day or Inauguration Day

 Nov. 5, 2024 (first Tuesday)

January 20, 2025 (it was

simultaneous this year with

the MLK Holiday - 3rd Monday)

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make your choice;

discuss with one another.

77,302,580 (carrying 31 states

and Maine's 2nd Congressional

District)

that was NOT

50% of the voting electorate for

an every-four-year Presidential

Balloting turnout . . .