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I think that the people who ignored or yelled at those who pointed out that A LOT of voters thought Biden was too old for another term should do some self-reflection but I don't think they will have the humility to do so.
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I got so much shit on here when I voiced that concern, and pointed out it doesn’t seem like there’s a real plan for what to do if he, say, drops dead before the election
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So here’s a question: What would the Republicans do if that happens to Trump? Given his age and health (arguably worse that Biden’s), it’s really just as likely to happen. Given the stranglehold he has on the GOP (see the platform discussions), it seems even less likely they have a plan.
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True. He doesn’t even have a running mate yet! But you know, not my problem
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Oh, yeah, just musing on what would happen. That day is coming soon and there seems to be complete denial in the party discourse. He’s completely reshaped the party around him. What happens to the cult of personality when that the personality dies?
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ballotpedia.org/State_laws_a... If a candidate dies before the convention, it's kind of a delegate free-for all. If after the convention, a different kind of free-for-all (state laws re: delegates vary). If between election & confirmation, VP-elect becomes president-elect (per the 20th Amendment).
State laws and party rules on replacing a presidential nominee, 2024ballotpedia.org Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics
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I meant more of a philosophical question of who they are and who would be their actual leader (not just a delegate vote getter), but, yes, that too.
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Oh, like who would get the votes if DJT finally descends to Hell? Considering how many tries it took to get a goddamn living speaker of the house, I hope you have electrolytes, snacks, and energy drinks on hand because that fractured coalition is going to be the MESSIEST damn party.
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