slot to be filled.

There are several (Romney and others) in the Senate and at least a handful in the House who would likely give the votes needed. Those NY R's would certainly face pressure to do so, but there are others.

But, no. Mike Johnson does NOT become the VP.

an opportunity to campaign and plan, while President Biden is finishing his term as President, covering her back.

So much has changed about presidential campaign politics over the years - but the incumbency edge isn't one of them.

Being the President of the United States matters on the ballot - in a way that being the Vice President doesn't (though it's certainly not nothing).

being our nominee, then there might be an issue.

He would be next in line for the presidency but a vp must be confirmed by both houses -which he would likely block for obvious reasons.

Biden and Harris would both have to resign - and simultaneously - for that to take place (perish the thought).

Were the president to do so, the VP would automatically be sworn in.

Who unfortunately has to be approved by both houses of Congress and the GOP would obstruct that. But the Speaker does not become the VP if none is appointed.

If Biden resigns, Harris becomes President per the Constitution.

The VP slot remains vacant until the President nominates someone and is confirmed by both chambers of Congress.

The House speaker does not automatically become VP under this scenario…

I thought it captured their friendship - and the moment - quite well.

He will finish his term, and the pledged delegates will be ready in the first week of August to nominate our candidate, which hopefully be on the first pass, and most likely be VP Harris. If that doesn't happen, we are in trouble.

They took the campaign away from him.

The least they can do is let him serve out his term