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politics1 year ago

"Trump's Potential Successor and VP Search Developments"

Montana Senator Steve Daines suggests that Donald Trump's 2024 vice-presidential pick will likely become the Republicans' 2028 presidential candidate and serve as president for the following eight years. Trump has reportedly considered various names for his potential running mate, including Senator Tim Scott, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, and others. The choice of running mate could have a significant impact on the 2028 Republican presidential contest, and Trump has emphasized the importance of selecting someone who could be a good president in case of emergency.

via Newsweek|
#2024-election#donald-trump#politics
politics1 year ago

"Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: Designated Survivor for Biden's SOTU"

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has been chosen as the "designated survivor" for President Biden's State of the Union address, a security protocol dating back to the Cold War aimed at ensuring continuity in the presidency in the event of a catastrophic event. The designated survivor must be a natural-born U.S. citizen, at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the U.S. for the past 14 years. This year's choice follows last year's selection of former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in 2022.

via Fox News|
#cabinet-member#designated-survivor#politics
politics2 years ago

"Potential Successors: Hillary Clinton Emerges as Top Pick if Biden Doesn't Run in 2024"

If a sitting president dies while running for reelection, the vice president, in this case Kamala Harris, would assume the presidency. From an electoral standpoint, Harris would replace the deceased president as the Democratic presidential candidate, but his death would likely open the door for other Democrats to enter the 2024 race. State election officials may need to adjust filing deadlines to allow new candidates to enter the race. If the president died during primary season, some states may postpone their scheduled primaries. If the president died after securing their party's nomination but before Election Day, both the Democratic and Republican parties have guidelines in place for selecting an alternate nominee.

via Yahoo News|
#democratic-party#election#kamala-harris
politics2 years ago

The Consequences of a Sitting President's Death During Reelection Campaign

If a sitting president dies while running for reelection, the vice president, in this case Kamala Harris, would assume the presidency. From an electoral standpoint, Harris would replace Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate, but his death would likely open the door for other Democrats to enter the 2024 race. State election officials may need to adjust filing deadlines to allow new candidates to enter the race. If the president died after securing their party's nomination but before Election Day, both the Democratic and Republican parties have guidelines in place for selecting an alternate nominee.

via Business Insider|
#democratic-party#election#joe-biden
politics2 years ago

Navigating Presidential Succession and Interim Speaker Challenges

The House speaker's race in the United States has been prolonged as Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough support, potentially causing a constitutional crisis as there is currently no one second in line for the presidency. Without a permanent speaker, the House is unable to conduct any business, including voting on important resolutions and reaching a spending deal to prevent a government shutdown. The line of succession, as outlined by the Constitution and the 1947 Presidential Line of Succession Act, includes Vice President Kamala Harris, followed by various Cabinet officials. The longer the House goes without electing a permanent speaker, the greater the risk of a constitutional crisis.

via CBS News|
#constitutional-crisis#house-speaker#line-of-succession