There is a very distinct possibly that we could end up with a McCain / Biden administration. Primarily because Congress is not able to introduce new candidates for President as part of their participation in the resolution of a non-majority election. Biden would be a new candidate for President as the VP slot is handled via a separate vote.
Of course, this is only ONE of many possible outcomes. I can easily see a situation where Biden will be the President as well. That would require that after the electoral process and after Obama is sworn in, SCOTUS rules that he is not eligible to serve as President. This would require Biden to assume command and I believe that we would end up with a Biden / Hillary ticket.
I also believe that the only benefit from this will be an increase in popcorn sales.
But one candidate did receive the required 271 electoral votes - Obama. So the 12th Amendment does not apply.
There is a very distinct possibly that we could end up with a McCain / Biden administration. Primarily because Congress is not able to introduce new candidates for President as part of their participation in the resolution of a non-majority election. Biden would be a new candidate for President as the VP slot is handled via a separate vote.
There is no chance whatsoever of McCain winding up as either president or vice-president. McCain lost, he's out of the picture. Worst case scenario, Congress picks the President and the Senate picks the vice-president per the 20th Amendment. The Democrats control the most Congressional delegations and they also control the Senate. Most likely scenario, Biden is president and picks a vice-president.
“Sorry, you need to go back and re-read the Constitution....”
Al, is that you?
“Sorry, you need to go back and re-read the Constitution and pay special attention to how we resolve a situation where no candidate receives the required 271 electoral votes.”
Actually, the number is 270 ...
538 total votes divided by 2 = 269 ...
Majority is 270 to 268 ...