12-13-2016, 02:07 AM
So what happens here?
Does the Russian Hacking issue force a delay in the Electoral College action?
Does the Electoral College, when they do perform duties, end with no one getting the majority?
Does the delayed result squeeze the House; will we be waiting on Noon, January 20, for the puff of white smoke as our new unknown president emerges from the doors of Congress?
What if the House does not agree in time? What if the Senate holds on VP? Do we have a President Paul Ryan? Or if the Senate votes Pence?
20th Amendment, 3 -
(1) If, by reason of death, resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, there is neither a President nor Vice President to discharge the powers and duties of the office of President, then the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall, upon his resignation as Speaker and as Representative in Congress, act as President.
This should be fun.
Does the Russian Hacking issue force a delay in the Electoral College action?
Does the Electoral College, when they do perform duties, end with no one getting the majority?
Does the delayed result squeeze the House; will we be waiting on Noon, January 20, for the puff of white smoke as our new unknown president emerges from the doors of Congress?
What if the House does not agree in time? What if the Senate holds on VP? Do we have a President Paul Ryan? Or if the Senate votes Pence?
20th Amendment, 3 -
(1) If, by reason of death, resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, there is neither a President nor Vice President to discharge the powers and duties of the office of President, then the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall, upon his resignation as Speaker and as Representative in Congress, act as President.
This should be fun.