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dc_dux · 09-29-2008, 01:01 PM

otto..the electoral tie is not out of the realm of possibilities, but I think the article is misinterpreting the 12th and 20th amendments to some extent.

Its hard to imagine a scenario where the deadlock would get that far with Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate that still are expected to increase in November.

But If it does, Congress can simply enact legislation that would declare who would temporarily act as president until a "qualified" candidate is selected.

09-29-2008, 01:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
dc_dux Location: Washington DC	otto..the electoral tie is not out of the realm of possibilities, but I think the article is misinterpreting the 12th and 20th amendments to some extent. Its hard to imagine a scenario where the deadlock would get that far with Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate that still are expected to increase in November. But If it does, Congress can simply enact legislation that would declare who would temporarily act as president until a "qualified" candidate is selected. __________________ "The perfect is the enemy of the good." ~ Voltaire Last edited by dc_dux; 09-29-2008 at 01:03 PM..