>> Not quite. The NBC requirement also applies
>> to the Vice President
True. And that's a scary thought as well,
but I'd take stupid over EVIL.
With the exception of perhaps the SECDEF,
there's a little bit of BOTH on this list after Obama:
Remember, that list only applies when all above a particular postition are "wiped out" at the same time. If the President goes, then the VP becomes President AND picks a new VP, with the advice and consent of the Senate. If both Pres and VP go at the same time, then Speakers becomes President and picks a new VP. and similarly down the list. Of course if anyone on the list is not eligible, then they do not become President if they otherwise would have.
Bottom line, barring a nuke attack on DC, I don't think we need worry about President Stretch or President Sheets, and cetainly not President Hildebeast.