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16. You may be right - but don't forget the incumbency advantage it would give her

Reply to JohnSJ (Reply #12)

Sun Jul 21, 2024, 05:24 PM

Jul 2024

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).

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If, sadly, Biden decides he must resign the presidency as well - he should do so on July 30th [View all] peppertree Jul 2024 OP

He won't - if biden resigns mike johnson becomes VP happy feet Jul 2024 #1

What the hell? No, he does not. hlthe2b Jul 2024 #3

It would leave the VP slot open, which is somewhat of a risk, since it is unlikely that the republicans would allow the JohnSJ Jul 2024 #7

Yes. But only a majority in both House & Senate are required to confirm her VP choice if that happened... hlthe2b Jul 2024 #11

Regardless, Biden will finish out his term, and if Harris wins the nomination, which is likely, she will have more of JohnSJ Jul 2024 #12

Yup... hlthe2b Jul 2024 #14

You may be right - but don't forget the incumbency advantage it would give her peppertree Jul 2024 #16

Actually, I view Biden and Harris as the same incumbent. Now if Harris does not end up JohnSJ Jul 2024 #17

No Mike Johnson does not become vp ColinC Jul 2024 #5

He wouldn't, you know peppertree Jul 2024 #6

That's not correct. The new president is required to appoint a VP, Ocelot II Jul 2024 #9

No He Doesn't. The_Counsel Jul 2024 #10

Very nice photo. hlthe2b Jul 2024 #2

Thank you. peppertree Jul 2024 #8

Absolutely not. It would leave the VP slot open, and with a rabid republican house speaker it is too dangerous. JohnSJ Jul 2024 #4

Hell no Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #13

I agree - but IF he makes that call, my hope is that he'll pick the most auspicious date peppertree Jul 2024 #15