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In reply to the discussion: Mike pence is an evil rat fucking piece of maggot shit [View all]Stonepounder
(4,033 posts)35. I keep seeing this argument and it isn't quite accurate.
If Trump is impeached, then Pence becomes President. He then proceeds to nominate a new Veep, who has to be confirmed by Congress. Yes, he could nominate Ryan, but there is nothing that requires him to do so.
Spiro Agnew was Nixon's Veep. He resigned in disgrace and Nixon. Nixon then appointed Gerald Ford (who was the House minority leader).
Then Nixon resigned, Ford appointed Nelson Rockefeller, former Gov of NY, as his Veep.
So, Pence could nominate Ryan, but he could also nominate anyone else from insite or outside Congress.
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He really is, and he's the main reason I don't think the unlikely impeachment of Trump
Hoyt
Apr 2017
#3
Well who would want to fall down the steps of an airplane for goodness sake? n/t
rzemanfl
Apr 2017
#52
Which is why the thieving party has no right to the Presidency after they stole the Electoral Coll.
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2017
#54
If they are both under investigation, no appointment likely. But, who do you think
Hoyt
Apr 2017
#57
As Hillary Clinton said, "What difference does that make." Who would be nominated VP that is better
Hoyt
Apr 2017
#61
Spews lies looking people straight in the face. Far more dangerous than that
onecaliberal
Apr 2017
#6
Exactly. Can you imagine if it were a dem administration? There would be 3 independent investigato
onecaliberal
Apr 2017
#48
We should have a dedicated thread on what Mike Pence is eventually going to be
OnDoutside
Apr 2017
#47