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In reply to the discussion: Any thoughts on if PENCE KNEW? [View all]Polybius
(15,235 posts)74. They would never be impeached and convicted at the same time
If anything, there would be two separate trails and after Trump was removed (or steps down), President Pence picks a VP that must be confirmed.
When Agnew quit, Nixon did indeed send the nominee (Ford) to Congress for approval. The President picks whoever he wants, but is subject to approval from Congress. Ford was well-respected on both sides, and was easily confirmed. Once Ford became President, he nominated his own VP, who was also easily confirmed. I'd expect Pence to nominate someone non-controversial, although these days it won't be easy to find a well-liked Republican anywhere. Probably Romney would get chosen, and confirmed fairly easily.
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I think a whole lot of them were more involved than anyone suspected (far more then we ...
SWBTATTReg
Nov 2018
#17
No way will the Senate vote to convict unless there is a Republican next in line
Polybius
Nov 2018
#58
About as possible as world peace. Pubs will never ever vote to surrender the Presidency
Amishman
Nov 2018
#43
Get this straight. It's not just Pence. It's the whole frigging GOP. This was a Coup d'Etat
KPN
Nov 2018
#60