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In reply to the discussion: If Line of Succession is Illegitimate (Provide Ideas for a Solution) [View all]DaleFromWPB
(76 posts)39. Absolutely no way for this to happen
No way to reset the clock
No way for PBO appointees to return to their positions
No way for Biden to serve a minute after noon on Jan 20th
No way the Trump voters would allow that to happen, and remember there were 63 million of them.
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Fantastic Anarchist
Mar 2017
OP
I agree. My point was even if he was innocent, it's still not valid.
Fantastic Anarchist
Mar 2017
#3
I'm not asking to propose legislation (well, to prevent future attempts).
Fantastic Anarchist
Mar 2017
#5
It would follow the line of succession to someone willing and able to take office.
drm604
Mar 2017
#17
VP is removed for acceptable moderate. POTUS removed & moderate VP installed. Then next VP selected
KittyWampus
Mar 2017
#26
Not a solution. Republicon majority means that the Republcon ticket retains VP & Presidency.
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2017
#68
The Constitution does not provide for that. The Democrats should block any SC nominations
still_one
Mar 2017
#32
Reset the clock to pre-inaugration. Obama resigns to meet Constitutional term limit, Biden is in
L. Coyote
Mar 2017
#38
The only way it would legally be "illegitimate" is if you showed that the votes of the electors were
NYC Liberal
Mar 2017
#64