If something fatal happened to our nominee would the person receiving the.

[patricia92243]

next highest amount of votes be the NEW nominee?

Or If the nominee had picked a running mate, would that person be the NEW nominee?

There has to be some rule about this sort of thing.

[bluestateguy]

1. Check the DNC rules

I'm not sure about this, but I think the understanding has always been that the VP nominee is expected to take the presidential nomination. I think if something were to happen to both nominees the DNC would either call a new convention or nominate a new candidate themselves.

[cindyw]

2. You beg the question...are you planning something to happen to the

nominee? Also before or after the convention?