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In reply to the discussion: If Dump suddenly dropped dead, who would the repug's presidential candidate be? [View all]All Mixed Up
(597 posts)63. They did. Not anymore, tho. They're now campaign infomercials.
It wasn't that long ago, tho, that vice presidents were chosen at the convention, which at least gave it some purpose. I think 1980's Republican Convention was the last time a VP was selected at the convention. There, Reagan announced to the floor he was picking Bush.
After that, the VP has mostly been selected in the weeks leading up to the convention.
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If Dump suddenly dropped dead, who would the repug's presidential candidate be? [View all]
Talitha
Apr 2024
OP
That's what I figured, but with no one else running, I wonder what the rules would be.
Talitha
Apr 2024
#3
Thanks, I had no idea! So I guess the convention would settle it. Thanks again!
Talitha
Apr 2024
#15
Thats true, but tsf still has enough committed felegates to be the nominee
getagrip_already
Apr 2024
#27
If Trump were dead, I would think his delegates would be automatically released,
DemocraticPatriot
Apr 2024
#82
Maybe not party leadership but I've seen polls that he's very popular with their people
underpants
Apr 2024
#33
killer turnips only exist in 1950s science fiction movies where they were created unknowingly by some nuclear incident.
Wonder Why
Apr 2024
#75
There are still Republican Primary Elections through June. Haley and DeSantis may jump back in.
Fla Dem
Apr 2024
#11
Can someone actually jump in like that if they didn't even run in the primaries?
ShazzieB
Apr 2024
#54
Yes. There's no "law" about who can run. There are party rules, but they can be ignored.
Lochloosa
Apr 2024
#70
Sure, if they can get someone to place their name in nomination at the convention.
DemocraticPatriot
Apr 2024
#85
IDK, but he is already campaigning on the same ridiculous shit as Trump. The MAGA will love him.
Bev54
Apr 2024
#25
When I read "Marge, Gaetz, Comer," i got the mental image of a 3 headed monster!
ShazzieB
Apr 2024
#57
Can we appreciate that part about him dropping dead for a few moments first?
Omnipresent
Apr 2024
#20
I wouldn't be surprised if they picked his son, don jr. But, he is a f**king mess, everytime I see him, his eyes
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2024
#35
Ah, your son is probably right, 'coke grimace'. There's been some videos on there w/ don jr. clacking his teeth...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2024
#49
I remember that. Even as young as I was in 1972, I did not like that decision.
Deuxcents
Apr 2024
#74