[Tilted Irish Kilt]

In Colonial days , the delay between the election and inauguration was necessary due to the limited transportation (horse / carriage/ barge, etc.) available then .

Given our current modes of transportation and communication , is there still a need for a 2 1/2 month delay between election and inauguration ?
Considering the damage that can be done in the interviening time by a “ lame duck “ administration , is this delay necessary ?
My concern is about sabatogue ~ National and Exectutive Powers

[TheZMan]

The delay, or something like it, is likely still needed for a transfer of information to the incoming administration. Presidents don’t take over blind to what all is, and has been going on. If you remember, Obama’s attitude shifted dramatically during that period as he was getting intel briefings and having many meetings with Bush.

[Carriage Hill]

Expect a massive number of EOs (exec orders) and EPs (exec pardons) between Nov and Jan 20.

The Countdown Clock to November 6th, 2012's General Election, is ticking-down.

Countdown Clock to January 20th, 2013 Innauguration of a New POTUS.