So what the fuck happens to the election?!? Genuinely confused/scared

[Alpeduez21]

[SoonerPride]

1. Nothing. It goes on as planned. I already voted!

[Laelth]

40. +1 n/t

-Laelth

[Statistical]

2. It goes on. Well technically it already started but there will be no change to election day

[themaguffin]

3. Jesus Fucking Christ, why would something happen to the election?

[beachbumbob]

6. basic poor understanding of Civics by majority of people

[still_one]

12. I think some people are concerned that they may try some tactic to over-reach the

Constitution, and try to delay the election hoping this goes to the SC, and that the court will rule for them

If that happened, there is absolutely no justification for the SC to delay the election

The Constitution makes it very clear when the election is, and when the winner of that election MUST be sworn in

[Alpeduez21]

19. This is my concern. Repuke shenanigans

[beachbumbob]

4. CIVICS 101

this has ZERO impact on election going forward BUT NOW a new factor of full panic in trump voting base as the emperor;s new clothes are ripped off and the fearless leaders tough man dismissive attitude to COVID and safety is all reveal for what it is. So trump voters gotta thing, how do we vote> We being told mail in not safe and not in person voting has risk they have all dismissed as well

GLORIOUS

[still_one]

15. If trump's condition goes down hill, Pence will take over

[AkFemDem]

5. Nothing. Despite what he says

Trump doesn’t actually get to control that.

[bearsfootball516]

7. Literally nothing happens.

[Maeve]

8. Chill. It doesn't matter if he is sick or even dies, the election will continue

Instead, celebrate no more rallies!

[still_one]

18. If he cannot perform his duties then Pence takes his place

[Vogon_Glory]

9. Chill out. As long as we've got Joe And Kamala, we're good

If Donnie flat-lines between now and Election Day, the Republican have Mike Pence and a vacancy.

I suspect that Joe and Kamala would do very well against Father Pence.

[LeftInTX]

10. Nothing

We've had sick presidents run for reelection before.

Also Covid 19 is temporary.
Wilbur Ross had it and did fine.

Trump has the best doctors.

His in person campaign events will be put on hold. (That's the good part!)

Unfortunately, even if he dies his name will still be on the ballot in almost every jurisdiction.

[redstatebluegirl]

11. His "illness" controls the narrative until election day.

Keeps Proud boys and dirty tricks off the front page. Mission accomplished. Until I see a test done by an independent doctor and lab I remain skeptical.

I do not want them to have it, I hope they recover if they do, I just do not believe anything that comes out of this White House.

[DFW]

17. Not even

Unless one of them gets so ill with Corona symptoms, it's old news.
Was this prophetic or what:

[obamanut2012]

13. Just stop the scacremongering and misonformation

Nothing happens.

Good grief. This is at least the fifth one of these I've today.

[soothsayer]

16. Well I get people freaking out

Best to lay these fears to rest even if it’s one at a time

[Renew Deal]

22. If we're getting this here, imagine what the public thinks.

I think we need to get informed to help people out.

[Codeine]

24. How on earth are people confused by this?

This is shit children learn in school.

[Renew Deal]

27. That was a long time ago for many people.

And you know that people don’t pay attention. Also, the scenario of a president dying 45 days before or after an election is pretty specific.

[Codeine]

28. Hey, I'm fifty years old.

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It was forever ago for me too, but here we are. . .

[Renew Deal]

32. Yes we are. It was going to happen eventually.

We’ll see if this is the time.

[Alpeduez21]

38. It's not that simple

if this were for any other office it's clear b/c we vote for a specific person. Constitutionally, in a presidential election we vote for electors who then choose the president. The SC has ruled electors are beholden to pick the popular vote candidate. If that candidate is incapable of holding office it is unclear how beholden the electors are. There is a very large gray area for repukes, state legislators, and Barr to really mess things up. I don't have the confidence that repukes won't blow through that gray area that you seem to have.

[Codeine]

14. You didn't go to high school?

What do you think happens? There’s an election, like always.

[Sherman A1]

21. Precisely

I continue to be amazed by the lack of basic understanding of Civics and our Constitution. I would have hoped that folks posting on a political forum would be more informed and have at least read the Constitution.

I find this all exceptionally sad.

[Renew Deal]

20. Technically, nothing changes

The election goes on. Citizens happily vote for electors whether they know it or not. Things get crazy if Trump dies, especially if he wins. If he has the majority of electors, they need to choose someone with a majority. If they can’t, it goes on as if no one reaches 270.

[Alpeduez21]

25. That is the scary part

I understand that a live lazy lying steaming pile hump on the ballot won't change anything but an incapacitated or dead one? That is the clarity I'm seeking but there really doesn't seem to be a clear path.

[Renew Deal]

30. It's not 100% clear.

But if Trump wins 270+, 270 of them have to vote for the same person some day in December. If they can’t reach 270, it’s the same as no one getting a majority on Election Day.

If the president-elect dies after electors vote, the VP becomes president on 1/20. In theory, the electors could vote for the dead guy and let this happen, though I’d have to see if the constitution allows it.

[obamanut2012]

34. No, you are right

Pence would then be President. IF Trump won the GE then died.

[pwb]

23. The Constitution explains it all.

No worries.

[Codeine]

26. It amazes me how few people actually read

that short and important document.

[LisaL]

29. Nothing happens to the election.

The show must go on. Go out there and vote.

[Alpeduez21]

31. My mail in ballot is already at the election office.

[DeminPennswoods]

33. Nothing happens, it goes on as scheduled

Just go vote.

[Smickey]

35. Has Pence been tested? n/t

[Alpeduez21]

36. it's been reported he tested negative

[Smickey]

39. Thanks.

[LisaL]

37. Yep. He is clean.

NT