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In reply to the discussion: Tea Party Leader: Romney Can Still Win [View all]HoosierCowboy
(561 posts)14. Does bring up an interesting point about Presidential succession
Should something happen to the President between now and the inauguration, even if the Electoral college makes him President, who would be President on Jan 21?
VP Biden would be sworn in as President, but that does not mean that he could assume the Presidency after Obamas' term had expired. The question would go to the House of Representatives who would elect a Republican as President, maybe Governor Romney but not neccessarily.
The repercussions of such an event could be of such magnitude as to make the Arab Spring look like a Sunday School picnic.
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So apparently, throwing out legitimate election results and overturning the constitution
CanonRay
Nov 2012
#5
Well he is full of shit. The Electoral College does not meet nationally and does not need a quorum.
yellowcanine
Nov 2012
#10
the awipes on the right don't believe in any amendment but the 2nd. The ones after don't exist in
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#31
Every state in the United States must adhere to its state constitution with regard to selecting
Samantha
Nov 2012
#45
Are these the same teabaggers that routinely throw out the words "democracy and freedom?"
Downtown Hound
Nov 2012
#64
We just need them to refuse to accept any of our tax dollars. They get far more federal funding.
Overseas
Nov 2012
#69
This Explains some idiot on twitter who was telling me that although Obama won-
Ecumenist
Nov 2012
#70