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A new election would require a constitutional amendment. hrmjustin Feb 2017 #1
Exactly. I covered that one, too. MineralMan Feb 2017 #2
It's not impossible for a Consitutional Amendment, just highly unlikely NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #28
Whenever a Constitutional change in the Election process has occurred... brooklynite Feb 2017 #54
Exactly. That's also in the Constitution. MineralMan Feb 2017 #62
Not sure Bill of Attainder provision applies to amendments. rgbecker Feb 2017 #75
You could be right. I'm not sure on that one. MineralMan Feb 2017 #77
"it would be unlikely to write an amendment that removed a current President" NYC Liberal Feb 2017 #167
Then it has to be ratified by the states simguy225 Feb 2017 #148
Good post, some folks around here think the Constitution has a "do over" provision. FSogol Feb 2017 #3
Some people appear to have never read the Constitution. MineralMan Feb 2017 #6
I am often surprised at how much people, including DUers, *don't* know The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #13
Yes, and DU is home to people who should know better. MineralMan Feb 2017 #21
Thank you! Yes! Amaryllis Feb 2017 #68
I too pretend that any disagreement with my own premise results from ignorance LanternWaste Feb 2017 #100
Bully for you, as my granny used to say. Imputing ignorance to people posting unworkable ideas.... Hekate Feb 2017 #141
Ignorance is lack of knowledge simguy225 Feb 2017 #150
True get the red out Feb 2017 #4
In all fairness, just because something hasn't marybourg Feb 2017 #5
So, which one do you think could happen. MineralMan Feb 2017 #8
It's not that I have anything particular in mind, marybourg Feb 2017 #26
If the military of the USA attempts a coup Progressive dog Feb 2017 #131
Unless, of course, we cease to be a nation of laws first regnaD kciN Feb 2017 #143
There is no provision in the Constitution Progressive dog Feb 2017 #146
We fix this by civilian means. A military coup d'etat is the end of the republic. Hekate Feb 2017 #142
We are really close to having no government... pbmus Feb 2017 #116
What is the purpose of the Logan Act? druidity33 Feb 2017 #164
congress might okay it if they thought the republicans would get a second chance demigoddess Feb 2017 #139
History? Replete with "firsts"??? Petrushka Feb 2017 #145
You forgot to mention alien abduction, The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #7
Well, in the absence of the President, The VP MineralMan Feb 2017 #9
It's me, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #15
Yuge probing. The best probing. simguy225 Feb 2017 #155
Lmfao. Thank you for giving me my first genuine "belly laugh" in days. This was hilarious! anneboleyn Feb 2017 #48
Good points exboyfil Feb 2017 #10
The country made its bed and now we will be paying for the consequences of that for decades to come still_one Feb 2017 #11
Sadly I agree workinclasszero Feb 2017 #52
Yep Cosmocat Feb 2017 #122
Yep Cosmocat Feb 2017 #121
...but... but... what about the Mulligan Provision? Raster Feb 2017 #12
Which article is that in the Constitution, I wonder? MineralMan Feb 2017 #20
I think it's been nullified by the Peter Principle LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2017 #93
I'm betting on alien abduction Orrex Feb 2017 #14
Nuclear War is more important the our Constitution Johnny2X2X Feb 2017 #16
Nonsense. We have impeachment as a Constitutional process. MineralMan Feb 2017 #19
The intelligence community is leaking info to the public to force Republicans to act NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #31
That may well be true. MineralMan Feb 2017 #33
My money is on resignation... Blanks Feb 2017 #120
What if it is determined that Trump committed felonies? Would this fall under the 25th amendment anneboleyn Feb 2017 #59
No. The Congress could impeach and remove him for that. MineralMan Feb 2017 #63
So they would have to vote to impeach following an investigation if Trump is found guilty anneboleyn Feb 2017 #90
Uh, Trump couldn't be found guilty in state court, because no trial would MineralMan Feb 2017 #92
I think they may kill him. HassleCat Feb 2017 #17
I covered that in #3 in the first list. MineralMan Feb 2017 #18
I saw that, but I had to add a little spy vs. spy intrigue. HassleCat Feb 2017 #22
I remember losing a President to an assassination. MineralMan Feb 2017 #23
I remember that, too. murielm99 Feb 2017 #113
I agree - It would make him a martyr exboyfil Feb 2017 #156
The Martyrdom of the Mad King is the very last thing I want to see Hekate Feb 2017 #161
And the truly sobering thing BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #24
Once we regain the House in 2018, and impeach BOTH rump* and dence*... Raster Feb 2017 #25
You skipped a step: 2/3 Senate vote to convict onenote Feb 2017 #88
Yes, all that's true. We had an opportunity to prevent that result. MineralMan Feb 2017 #27
Good luck in herding cats. /nt BigBearJohn Feb 2017 #35
These!!! BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #170
What about MacKasey Feb 2017 #29
Who do you think would appoint Hillary as VP? MineralMan Feb 2017 #34
Also, the President's nominee to be the new VP has to be confirmed by Congress. Jim Lane Feb 2017 #111
I would never assume the Rapture. MineralMan Feb 2017 #112
Right........Because Trump would appoint Hillary to be his VP in this lifetime. WillowTree Feb 2017 #49
What a lovely dream! BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #169
Thanks. Turbineguy Feb 2017 #30
He could also leave office hurple Feb 2017 #32
Does suicide fall under 'dies?' leftstreet Feb 2017 #36
The manner of death is irrelevant. MineralMan Feb 2017 #40
It was a joke. You have no sense of humor? n/t leftstreet Feb 2017 #42
Not regarding the death of Presidents, no. MineralMan Feb 2017 #51
there is no magical unicorn to save us. we had the opportunity to save ourselves La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #37
Yes, indeed. We are hoist on our own petard with this. MineralMan Feb 2017 #41
disagree about rage being unhealthy. there are things worth being enraged about. La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #45
Rage would be unhealthy for me. MineralMan Feb 2017 #47
fair. La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #50
I'm with you butdiduvote Feb 2017 #57
I've had my own share of rage, at BushCheney. This time I'm just gobsmacked, but still determined Hekate Feb 2017 #160
We did not blow it. look up INterstate Crosscheck and the number of voters illegally removed from Amaryllis Feb 2017 #79
Oh, dear. MineralMan Feb 2017 #82
Righteous directed rage may be unhealthy personally for some ismnotwasm Feb 2017 #102
Or he could choke on some cheetos. Oh the irony. BigBearJohn Feb 2017 #38
So . . . Richard D Feb 2017 #39
If that were the case, the constitutional remedy begins with the 2018 election. MineralMan Feb 2017 #44
Or we could storm the castle Generic Brad Feb 2017 #43
Yeah, but only metaphorically. MineralMan Feb 2017 #46
and also rejected by the secret service. which would be the immediate problem. La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #53
Oh for heaven's sake leftstreet Feb 2017 #56
No, not young at all. I've lived 71 years. MineralMan Feb 2017 #64
maybe Marks v. Stinson is why trump was in such a hurry to install gorsuch?? diva77 Feb 2017 #55
#4 - incapacitated, happened a long time before the election Eliot Rosewater Feb 2017 #58
There is a process which must be followed. MineralMan Feb 2017 #61
I was only commenting on his mental state today, last month, a year ago, Eliot Rosewater Feb 2017 #144
Lol @ #5 Takket Feb 2017 #60
Well, some people believe such things, so I included that. MineralMan Feb 2017 #65
Thank you for posting this. n/t shrike Feb 2017 #66
I think 45 will leave via resignation. hamsterjill Feb 2017 #67
Since 2020 is a census year, it is crucial that we take elections at ALL levels, tblue37 Feb 2017 #166
Great point! hamsterjill Feb 2017 #168
RE *4: Presidnet becomes incapacitated- also includes if he is cerrtified impaired, however... Amaryllis Feb 2017 #69
Yes. That's the same process. MineralMan Feb 2017 #71
Won't work unless a lot more republicans get on board. Good luck with that. Amaryllis Feb 2017 #81
Well, see, we all need to be working on that. MineralMan Feb 2017 #83
Agreed. There is nothing that can be done but too be a road block for the GOP on ever issue Liberal In Red State Feb 2017 #70
Actually, we could take over the House and Senate in 2018. MineralMan Feb 2017 #74
That still wouldn't get a conviction in the Senate, though. WillowTree Feb 2017 #105
That's quite true. MineralMan Feb 2017 #107
Either House or Senate will at least exboyfil Feb 2017 #158
More precisely, start in 2017 Jim Lane Feb 2017 #118
Well, that's true, too. MineralMan Feb 2017 #119
Ain't gonna happen in the Senate. Sorry. Kills me to admit, but true. TygrBright Feb 2017 #134
Please correct me if I'm wrong Hula Popper Feb 2017 #72
1. The President Resigns - That possibility is always open. Few have made that choice. Nixon did. mobeau69 Feb 2017 #73
You are correct. MineralMan Feb 2017 #76
I'd take it but I'm really kinda hoping for a nervous breakdown in mobeau69 Feb 2017 #80
#45 eats a lot of fats and simple carbs. I think that plus the NCjack Feb 2017 #78
Gerald Ford - was not in the line of succession when appointed Vice President, and subsequently No Vested Interest Feb 2017 #84
Republicans Scarsdale Feb 2017 #85
Well, traditionally that has been true. MineralMan Feb 2017 #87
My preferred method is #1 vlyons Feb 2017 #86
I think that's a good possibility with Trump, really. MineralMan Feb 2017 #91
Small correction re Watergate history Jim Lane Feb 2017 #126
Drowned in leaks isn't included. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2017 #89
Didn't that already happen VWolf Feb 2017 #97
Nope. He's up to his knees in leaks. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2017 #133
deluge on the way. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2017 #136
Thank you ismnotwasm Feb 2017 #94
My pleasure. MineralMan Feb 2017 #96
A few "amendments" of my own, if I may DFW Feb 2017 #95
as to your last point, the 25th amendment addresses it in section 4 onenote Feb 2017 #98
Ture enough. DFW Feb 2017 #101
That last one is very unlikely, of course. MineralMan Feb 2017 #99
I would even venture to say: DFW Feb 2017 #108
Maybe this should be pinned to the top of the GD page. lpbk2713 Feb 2017 #103
There is no legal/constitutional way to undo the election of trump Gothmog Feb 2017 #104
Technically untrue but forjusticethunders Feb 2017 #128
Impeachment Date TrumpMania Feb 2017 #106
Pence? He's a total ass. But, he's not nuts. MineralMan Feb 2017 #109
You think Millenialist Xtianity is something other than "Dangerous bugfuck nuttery?" n/t TygrBright Feb 2017 #125
You forgot one Yavin4 Feb 2017 #110
No, that's the last one. The President's Term Ends. MineralMan Feb 2017 #115
Yeah, you did get that one. Yavin4 Feb 2017 #140
I say he resigns. Lifelong Protester Feb 2017 #114
I suspect that's the most likely one for Trump. MineralMan Feb 2017 #117
This is NOT what he signed up for. Lifelong Protester Feb 2017 #165
The President Becomes Incapacitated Bayard Feb 2017 #123
Thank you. n/t TygrBright Feb 2017 #124
Stop peeing in our Wheaties MM! progressoid Feb 2017 #127
Also important to consider: Long, LONG line of succession before we get to anyone sane/competent. TygrBright Feb 2017 #129
Don't forget 2018. MineralMan Feb 2017 #130
Not forgetting it, but see my response above, re: Senate. TygrBright Feb 2017 #135
Here's another possible scenario (Idle Curiosity Department) Jim Lane Feb 2017 #132
Thanks, MM. I'm getting real tired of the fantasizing that goes on. The part that disturbs me most Hekate Feb 2017 #137
I think the "election do-over' stuff is from folks who think they can somehow still get Hillary. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #153
1 or 2 is fine by me Kimchijeon Feb 2017 #138
One question. If another country has an arrest warrant for tRump and madinmaryland Feb 2017 #147
What if Trump resigns and Pence is impeached many a good man Feb 2017 #149
You left out #7 - Earth is hit with a giant asteroid or Godzilla kills us all Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #151
At best we will have President Ryan. But I vote for a Constitutional Amendment. Tatiana Feb 2017 #152
What if the President is totally insane and a danger R B Garr Feb 2017 #154
A cash buyout KT2000 Feb 2017 #157
What if the President was charged with a "high crime" in federal court Mr. Ected Feb 2017 #159
The Constitution is incomplete, IMO. We are in an unprecedented situation, ecstatic Feb 2017 #162
let's revisit this conversation once missiles start flying. uncle ray Feb 2017 #163
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