Our candidates don't have Secret Service protection!

[Tanuki]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newsweek.com/why-joe-biden-secret-service-protection-candidates-greater-security-protesters-rush-stage-1490425%3famp=1

"Former Vice President Joe Biden's brush with anti-dairy protesters during a Super Tuesday rally in California has raised concerns about the safety of presidential candidates, the women having gotten within feet of Biden before being removed from the stage.

The first woman was bundled off stage quickly but was followed by a second, chanting: "Let dairy die." She was then carried off by Biden campaign aide Symone Sanders, who tweeted that she "broke a nail" in tackling the activist.


Though Biden did not appear to be in danger from the anti-dairy activists—some of whom also interrupted a Sen. Bernie Sanders rally in Nevada last month—their ability to get so close to him raised concerns about the safety of presidential candidates.
.....

Vice presidents are only entitled to Secret Service protection for up to six months after leaving office, USA Today explained. This can be extended by the Department of Homeland Security, but in Biden's case it did not do so.

After Democratic nominee Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated following his victory in the 1968 California primary, Congress authorized Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice-presidential candidates and their spouses within 120 days of the presidential election.

.....
Jennings added: "President Trump ought to order increased Secret Service for at least Biden and Sanders first thing in the morning. And honestly anyone else who is left. Someone is going to get hurt and we cannot allow that."

"Major" candidates can be offered Secret Service protection under the 1968 legislation, following a consultation by a committee including the secretary of Homeland Security, the House speaker, the House minority leader and majority and minority leaders of the Senate."....(more)

[patricia92243]

1. Yeah, this is really going to happen:President Trump ought to order increased Secret Service for at

"President Trump ought to order increased Secret Service for at least Biden and Sanders first thing in the morning."

[Bettie]

2. If it requires

Trump, the House Minority Leader, Moscow Mitch, and the Homeland security guy, they will not get SS protection. Ever.

[brooklynite]

3. Our candidates haven't asked for it...

A reminder that SS protection brings with it a greater isolation from actual voters. Not saying it’s not needed, but it’s a decision each candidate needs to make.

[Tanuki]

4. Can you give us a reference for the assertion that they haven't asked for it?

Thanks in advance.

[brooklynite]

5. If they had asked for it...

...the either 1) they would have it, or 2) you’d be reading news stories that the Trump Administration had refused it.

[Tanuki]

6. So, there's no reference. Thanks for clarifying.

[jimfields33]

8. I hate trump

But he wouldn’t refuse secret service protection.

[Tanuki]

12. If he could do it quietly, distance himself from the decision, and get away

with it, I have no doubt that he would. You give him much more credit than he deserves. He is utterly amoral and will do only what serves his self interests. His inflammatory, loose cannon remarks have placed journalists, Democratic leaders, witnesses, jurors, members of the judiciary, and others in danger of stochastic terrorism. Do you really think he would mind at all if his election rival was taken out?

[jimfields33]

13. I agree with that. Quietly. Totally different situation

[33taw]

7. The DNC should provide security for Sanders and Biden at minimum. Don't rely on Trump.

[Locrian]

9. that's stunning - there is serious risk to the candidates - n/t

[Fiendish Thingy]

10. Biden is entitled to it as former VP - why weren't SS there? Nt

[Tanuki]

11. Per the article in OP:

"Vice presidents are only entitled to Secret Service protection for up to six months after leaving office, USA Today explained. This can be extended by the Department of Homeland Security, but in Biden's case it did not do so."

[Fiendish Thingy]

14. I bet war criminal Cheney still has protection nt