Does anyone know how long it takes to get a response on a WH Petition?

[marym625]

Just curious. This petition hit the required 100k days ago. It's now at 283,140

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/file-charges-against-47-us-senators-violation-logan-act-attempting-undermine-nuclear-agreement/NKQnpJS9

[tridim]

1. As much time as it takes for the administration to determine the best way to respond.

And also considering that the admin has already responded...

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/03/obama-iran-letter-reaction-116056.html

The Obama Administration is not stupid, and they will not make snap judgments, ever. If you expect that, you will be disappointed.

[marym625]

3. This isn't a shot at the President

It's an honest, valid question.

And no, that is not a direct response to the petition.

[tridim]

5. And I gave you the honest, valid and correct answer.

There is no law that determines the time the admin has to respond to online petitions.

[marym625]

11. no, you made judgment on a direct question

You made assumptions and expanded on it. You also said he already responded, which is incorrect.

There was no reason for the snark.

[TexasProgresive]

2. That's a good question

I'd like to know if anyone takes any petition seriously.

[marym625]

4. The administration responds to petitions

That reach 100k signatures. They took the petition about the sacred Native American land seriously.

I just have no idea how long it usually takes the administration to respond.

[dixiegrrrrl]

17. The petition page FAQ tells you.

Here:
We will do our best to respond to petitions that cross the signature threshold in a timely fashion, however, depending on the topic and the overall volume of petitions from We the People, responses may be delayed.
and, as to who responds:
Petition responses will come from a variety of Administration officials, including staff at the White House. From time to time President Obama may respond directly to petitions, but we expect most of responses to come from other Administration officials.

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/how-why/frequently-asked-questions

[marym625]

18. Thank you#

I don't know what is going on with my WH site with my phone. Took me 15 minutes to get a signature on a petition. Parts of the site kept disappearing. I couldn't even get to the FAQ.

[Cooley Hurd]

6. WH Petitions are non-binding. They're more a way for the Admin to gauge...

...what's on people's minds.

Sadly, I predict nothing will happen, except that the 47 made awesome attack ads for us to use against them...

[marym625]

8. I don't expect anything to happen because of the petition.

Never did. But I am curious as to what the response will be. I assume it will be more of the same. I expect anything from a, "drop it" to a reiteration of what has already been said. Not much more.

[Cooley Hurd]

10. I think the political fallout (attack ads) will be more fruitful than charges being raised...

...against them. The thing about "charges" is that no one has ever been prosecuted (from what I've read) for Logan Act violations, however, a STRONG case can be made about ALL 47 senators (uncapitalized on purpose) acting against the best wishes of the National Security of the United States of America. THAT is what's gonna sink them all...

On edit: The petition is VERY useful in the sense that it can be footnoted in said attack ads.

[marym625]

13. and if it goes unanswered for 30 days

There can only be more signatures

[Cooley Hurd]

15. The more the merrier! The "total" will be used in the ads!

[marym625]

16. Yay!

[obxhead]

19. Yes, we must look forward.

Sadly

[fredamae]

7. It is my experience

that the signature deadline (April 8, 2015) must pass, then a petition is reviewed, determinations made under the law...then responses go out.
Yes, I get responses for the ones I've signed.
Be patient, they have Many, Many petitions to review.

[marym625]

9. oh!

So it isn't when the petition passes the required mark, but the 30 day mark.

Thanks! That's good to know!

[fredamae]

12. Yes, that is my understanding :)

I'd like to see it hit a couple Million by April 8th, personally ....

[marym625]

14. wouldn't that be awesome!

[Spirochete]

20. I think I found it...