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Pence is not gibraltar72 Mar 2017 #1
I agree. My point was even if he was innocent, it's still not valid. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #3
I believe that he will resign rather than go thru an investigation. n/t NCjack Mar 2017 #49
There's no way to do that. longship Mar 2017 #2
I'm not asking to propose legislation (well, to prevent future attempts). Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #5
It would take a constitutional amendment. longship Mar 2017 #22
Why? My opinions involve procedural steps for a solution. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #27
The constitution specifically says how to elect a president. longship Mar 2017 #29
Okay, thanks for your opinion. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #30
Obtuse? Read your damned constitution! nt longship Mar 2017 #31
I have read it. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #41
Exactly. "Nothing provided for." Iggo Mar 2017 #43
Which would be a new election ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #45
Sorry, but that doesn't follow. Jim Lane Mar 2017 #54
No, it would be a four year term for the winning candidate... brooklynite Mar 2017 #55
No. Iggo Mar 2017 #61
That's right! longship Mar 2017 #66
Except Longship is right obamanut2012 Mar 2017 #46
So you're asking to ignore the law and make shit up as we go mythology Mar 2017 #36
No, I'm not asking to "make up shit" ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #42
That's Both True And Not True ChoppinBroccoli Mar 2017 #20
The blue fairy waives her magic wand? Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2017 #4
Sorry, was just trying to brainstorm for solutions ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #7
I called DO-OVER! FSogol Mar 2017 #9
Oh geez ... another shouting at the clouds thread DaleFromWPB Mar 2017 #6
This is a message board where people exchange ideas and opinions. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #11
Unfortunately if Trump is impeached we get Pence. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2017 #13
Pro-tip: Act_of_Reparation Mar 2017 #48
And water is wet ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #65
I believe you're wrong on all points rock Mar 2017 #35
The Constitution establishes a clear line of succession BainsBane Mar 2017 #8
Actually the line of succession is statutory Shrek Mar 2017 #10
You must have missed the part where I said this was my opinion. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #12
As much as we all might wish DU could resolve the current situation BainsBane Mar 2017 #14
I don't think that DU can resolve the situation. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #15
Why? BainsBane Mar 2017 #16
It's fantasy to you because you make it fantasy. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #21
It would follow the line of succession to someone willing and able to take office. drm604 Mar 2017 #17
Consitution Convention and allow succession AngryAmish Mar 2017 #18
Bad time for a Constitutional Convention DaleFromWPB Mar 2017 #19
They would be glad to let the blue states go AngryAmish Mar 2017 #25
This is a useful thread. Ultimately the demand of the people for justice delisen Mar 2017 #23
Please feel free to recommend for visibility ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #24
VP is removed for acceptable moderate. POTUS removed & moderate VP installed. Then next VP selected KittyWampus Mar 2017 #26
This is a really good idea! Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #28
This is the only even remotely possible scenario DaleFromWPB Mar 2017 #37
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
Regain control of the house and senate in 2018 SticksnStones Mar 2017 #33
If Pence and Ryan also go down vlyons Mar 2017 #34
Reset the clock to pre-inaugration. Obama resigns to meet Constitutional term limit, Biden is in L. Coyote Mar 2017 #38
Absolutely no way for this to happen DaleFromWPB Mar 2017 #39
There is a way, I've seen it happen before, even been a part of it once. L. Coyote Mar 2017 #40
This is a good idea, as well. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #44
I'm think there's still not a precedent for a foreign hughee99 Mar 2017 #47
A foreign state didn't 'pick' the President leftstreet Mar 2017 #50
I agree with you. This is the OP's characterization of what happened. hughee99 Mar 2017 #63
Why a Congressional committee? sl8 Mar 2017 #51
Ryan knew something MFM008 Mar 2017 #52
...except that the Election IS NOT illegitimate brooklynite Mar 2017 #53
I was thinking about this same scenario last night Blue_Roses Mar 2017 #56
Also bear in mind that the Constitution doesn't even require a popular vote. Jim Lane Mar 2017 #57
And its time to change it Blue_Roses Mar 2017 #58
That has of course been proposed for some time. Jim Lane Mar 2017 #59
I remember all too well Blue_Roses Mar 2017 #60
The popular vote and foreign interference are two different issues. Jim Lane Mar 2017 #62
The only way it would legally be "illegitimate" is if you showed that the votes of the electors were NYC Liberal Mar 2017 #64
Exactly Lee-Lee Mar 2017 #67
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