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lostnfound

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10. The order matters. If pence is unconscious first...nothing happens

Fri Oct 9, 2020, 12:50 PM

Oct 2020

There is no vacancy for VP unless he resigned or dies. But if the president subsequently becomes unconscious, what happens? Section 4 requires action by the Vice President. If he is unconscious, you can’t use Section 4.

Upon death of President, the VP takes over. If the VP is already unconscious, then what happens? It is already questionable whether Trump has the presence of mind to pick a replacement in any reasonable period of time that could pass confirmation by both House and Senate.

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K&R! SheltieLover Oct 2020 #1

Do you think that speaknow Oct 2020 #2

There is no way his butt licking cabinet will ever say he is unfit. vlyons Oct 2020 #3

Madame Speaker's actions, though most likely will not pass, onetexan Oct 2020 #4

+1 jorgevlorgan Oct 2020 #5

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The line of succession is clear - it goes to the Speaker of the House. They can balk onetexan Oct 2020 #7

Not as clear as you think Coleman Oct 2020 #8

The order matters. If pence is unconscious first...nothing happens lostnfound Oct 2020 #10

The 25th does not remove a president Coleman Oct 2020 #9

Yes and Lulu KC Oct 2020 #11