[David]

"I can't believe I'm the only lawyer who would think of this," said Mr. Vieira.

I don't think Vieira says anything here I haven't said many many times over the last six months.

I think I go a bit further. I am a business lawyer and think of the business and economic consequences of not having a legal President in place.

There will be a number of persons whose economic interest gives them legal standing to challenge purported Presidential action on the grounds that we don't have a president.

If either Obama or McCain is installed as president, it is a guarantee that we will have a Constitutional crisis as a result. The only issue is when.

[LucyT]

If either Obama or McCain is installed as president, it is a guarantee that we will have a Constitutional crisis as a result. The only issue is when.

Thank you, David. A few months ago I was flamed for quoting your previous comment about anticipating a Constitutional crisis if either Obama or McCain is installed as President.

Ping.

[Upstate NY Guy]

"I think I go a bit further. I am a business lawyer and think of the business and economic consequences of not having a legal President in place...a number of persons whose economic interest gives them legal standing to challenge.."

Thanks for this excellent point.
Can you elaborate?
For instance, would tax code be invalid if signed by an ineligible President? I would like to avoid spreading the wealth around.