I'm surprised that this thread has continued on after I had already given the answer. ---in addition by the way, if no candidate receives a majority of the Electoral College, then the election goes to The House where each state gets one vote to be cast for one of the top 3 Electoral College vote-getters . If the House fails to elect a new president by inauguration day, then the vice president-elect, who can also be chosen by The House, takes office as acting president ON INAUGURATION DAY JANUARY 20.---There is no scenario where the previous president just hangs on. I recommend thread closure at this juncture.
1. No one cites you as an authority or cares about your opinion.
2. Thread closure is not required just when your panties get in a bunch.