Posted on 07/08/2024 8:54:49 AM PDT by fwdude
I keep thinking that when he gets "juiced" for some big interview he finally ODs -
say, doesn't he have a big NATO gathering this week?
Actually it isn’t clear if the Speaker would become President or would just “act as President” (according to the original Constitution—the 25th amendment doesn’t provide for what happens). So I don’t know if an Acting President would have the authority to nominate a new Vice President.
I’m talking about Biden proclaiming that he won’t seek reelection, not stepping down immediately from the presidency.
Nobody wants to leave Kamala in charge.
Under the 25th Amendment, the ailing President does not create a vacancy, the VP just acts in his name until he either gets better or dies.
When Jake was asked what he thought of his debate co-host he said “I would tapper”.
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