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In reply to the discussion: If Line of Succession is Illegitimate (Provide Ideas for a Solution) [View all]Fantastic Anarchist
(7,309 posts)27. Why? My opinions involve procedural steps for a solution.
The USSC had no precedent to intervene in the Election of 2000. There was no Constitutional remedy or amendment made then. I think you are basing this on the assumption that the Constitution can provide a solution to this. My assumption doesn't. We are in un-chartered territory. Assuming that my opinion is correct, then it would be up to Congress or some other specialized body to come up with a solution.
I know it's a long shot. I'm only trying to solicit other ideas for solutions. Your posts are fine, and I think we're having a nice discussion, but the point of my post was and is that we cannot rely on the Constitution for a solution.
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Fantastic Anarchist
Mar 2017
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I agree. My point was even if he was innocent, it's still not valid.
Fantastic Anarchist
Mar 2017
#3
I'm not asking to propose legislation (well, to prevent future attempts).
Fantastic Anarchist
Mar 2017
#5
It would follow the line of succession to someone willing and able to take office.
drm604
Mar 2017
#17
VP is removed for acceptable moderate. POTUS removed & moderate VP installed. Then next VP selected
KittyWampus
Mar 2017
#26
Not a solution. Republicon majority means that the Republcon ticket retains VP & Presidency.
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2017
#68
The Constitution does not provide for that. The Democrats should block any SC nominations
still_one
Mar 2017
#32
Reset the clock to pre-inaugration. Obama resigns to meet Constitutional term limit, Biden is in
L. Coyote
Mar 2017
#38
The only way it would legally be "illegitimate" is if you showed that the votes of the electors were
NYC Liberal
Mar 2017
#64