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Re:Joe Biden stands down as Democratic candidate by Capricorn2481 on Sunday July 21, 2024 @10:47PM (#41030468)
Republicans would have to confirm a VP replacement, which they won't do. So even if he had to resign, he would be held hostage by Republicans because they would rather he lead the country badly than let someone else take over.
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Re:Joe Biden stands down as Democratic candidate by semiquaver on Sunday July 21, 2024 @11:17PM (#41030622)
Why would the house hold up the confirmation of a replacement VP? If they don’t, Hakeem Jeffries is effectively the VP since he’s next in the line of succession. Doesn’t seem like a particular point of leverage or good politics.
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