If, sadly, Biden decides he must resign the presidency as well - he should do so on July 30th

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For these reasons: https://www.democraticunderground.com/122022178

And preferably around 12:30 p.m. - since that would work well with Harris' natal chart.

God Bless our President, Joe Biden - and may He (or She) see our likely nominee, Kamala Harris, through as well.

[happy feet]

1. He won't - if biden resigns mike johnson becomes VP

[hlthe2b]

3. What the hell? No, he does not.

[JohnSJ]

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

slot to be filled.

[hlthe2b]

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

There are several (Romney and others) in the Senate and at least a handful in the House who would likely give the votes needed. Those NY R's would certainly face pressure to do so, but there are others.

But, no. Mike Johnson does NOT become the VP.

[JohnSJ]

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

an opportunity to campaign and plan, while President Biden is finishing his term as President, covering her back.

[hlthe2b]

14. Yup...

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

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).

[JohnSJ]

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

being our nominee, then there might be an issue.

[ColinC]

5. No Mike Johnson does not become vp

He would be next in line for the presidency but a vp must be confirmed by both houses -which he would likely block for obvious reasons.

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6. He wouldn't, you know

Biden and Harris would both have to resign - and simultaneously - for that to take place (perish the thought).

Were the president to do so, the VP would automatically be sworn in.

[Ocelot II]

9. That's not correct. The new president is required to appoint a VP,

Who unfortunately has to be approved by both houses of Congress and the GOP would obstruct that. But the Speaker does not become the VP if none is appointed.

[The_Counsel]

10. No He Doesn't.

If Biden resigns, Harris becomes President per the Constitution.

The VP slot remains vacant until the President nominates someone and is confirmed by both chambers of Congress.

The House speaker does not automatically become VP under this scenario…

[hlthe2b]

2. Very nice photo.

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8. Thank you.

I thought it captured their friendship - and the moment - quite well.

[JohnSJ]

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

He will finish his term, and the pledged delegates will be ready in the first week of August to nominate our candidate, which hopefully be on the first pass, and most likely be VP Harris. If that doesn't happen, we are in trouble.

[Wicked Blue]

13. Hell no

They took the campaign away from him.

The least they can do is let him serve out his term

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