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Since the time of Andrew Jackson's run for the presidency in 1828, individual political parties have had the job of filling any vacancy on their national ticket, either that of their presidential or vice-presidential candidate. If one of their candidates vacates the ticket after they are nominated, either because of death or withdrawal, the party selects a replacement.
No President-elect has in fact failed to be sworn in. Nevertheless, the rules for what would happen if a President-elect were to be unavailable to be sworn in actually became a part of our law with the adoption of the 20th Amendment in 1933. This amendment was passed primarily to shorten the length of time between the general election and the beginning of the new administration (inauguration day was moved from March to January). But it also specified that if, at the time of the inauguration, the President-elect has died, then the Vice-President-elect becomes President, and if a President has not yet been qualified by that time, then the Vice-President-elect acts as President until a President has been so qualified.
originally posted by: Sillyolme
a reply to: thenightisours
Lies .nothing but lies.Obama didn't tell Comey to hold off and he didn't tell lynch not to do anything.
As a matter of fact he's stated publicly that he would not do that.
originally posted by: syrinx high priest
a reply to: St Udio
so I'm sure you are going to use don's real name, drumpf ?
originally posted by: Willtell
Now everybody, including Bernie of course, are just waiting to see if Hillary gets indicted
That may be the case
originally posted by: dragonridr
originally posted by: Willtell
Now everybody, including Bernie of course, are just waiting to see if Hillary gets indicted
That may be the case
She won't be Obama could all ready have gotten that rolling. I think for now holding the threat over her head is far more benificial for him. He's going to want to do something after he leaves office. And Obama is very clever. So I can see him using this to get a position at say the UN or special envoy position.
originally posted by: Sillyolme
a reply to: AugustusMasonicus
But there are still two democratesi in the race and it would not be ethical. So no he can't just because he's the president.
After tonight there will be no doubt and he will endorse the actual winner.