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What if McCain gets ill prior to election day?

puremagicpuremagic Posts: 1,907
edited September 2008 in A Moving Train
What happens? If he can continue his campaign duties?
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  • Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    I think he already is
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    If something where to happen to McCain prior to the election the Republican delegates meet again, without all the fan fare of the convention, to nominate a new candidate.

    If he where to be elected but something where to happen to him prior to taking the oath the House would vote for a new president. On a side note if something where to happen to Palin the Senate would vote for a new VP.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • puremagicpuremagic Posts: 1,907
    I do, too.
    SIN EATERS--We take the moral excrement we find in this equation and we bury it down deep inside of us so that the rest of our case can stay pure. That is the job. We are morally indefensible and absolutely necessary.
  • puremagicpuremagic Posts: 1,907
    mammasan wrote:
    If something where to happen to McCain prior to the election the Republican delegates meet again, without all the fan fare of the convention, to nominate a new candidate.

    If he where to be elected but something where to happen to him prior to taking the oath the House would vote for a new president. On a side note if something where to happen to Palin the Senate would vote for a new VP.


    Thanks, I knew about the after.

    I think my question/concern is if McCain falls seriously ill prior to the election, but with recovery potential in 4 to 6 months. Could the election still go on, or could it be delayed with Bush staying in Office
    SIN EATERS--We take the moral excrement we find in this equation and we bury it down deep inside of us so that the rest of our case can stay pure. That is the job. We are morally indefensible and absolutely necessary.
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    puremagic wrote:
    Thanks, I knew about the after.

    I think my question/concern is if McCain falls seriously ill prior to the election, but with recovery potential in 4 to 6 months. Could the election still go on, or could it be delayed with Bush staying in Office

    No the election would still have to go on. At that point the GOP would probably force McCain to withdraw and the delegates would elect a new President. My bets would be Palin for President and then a new VP.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    mammasan wrote:
    No the election would still have to go on. At that point the GOP would probably force McCain to withdraw and the delegates would elect a new President. My bets would be Palin for President and then a new VP.


    Talk about a perfect storm. I don't know that they'd pick Palin, but that would certainly flare things up. As if we need anything more.
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  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    I'll start going to church again. ;)
  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    puremagic wrote:
    What happens? If he can continue his campaign duties?

    all I know is he looked like shit yesterday...one of his eyes looked like it was drooping...

    and please know, while I'm not a political supporter of McCain, in now way or form am I wishing ill will on him....he just looked pretty bad yesterday...
  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    inmytree wrote:
    all I know is he looked like shit yesterday...one of his eyes looked like it was drooping...

    and please know, while I'm not a political supporter of McCain, in now way or form am I wishing ill will on him....he just looked pretty bad yesterday...

    He did, but I did a google search and found where someone had posed the question "what's wrong with mccain's left eye?" on Yahoo! Answers 7 months ago...so maybe this is an ongoing thing, and maybe yesterday he was just tired.
  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    inmytree wrote:
    all I know is he looked like shit yesterday...one of his eyes looked like it was drooping...

    and please know, while I'm not a political supporter of McCain, in now way or form am I wishing ill will on him....he just looked pretty bad yesterday...


    I've noticed that as well. The eye started drooping about a week ago.

    The thought that comes to mind is why would this guy put himself through this kind of stress. Right, I know, country first, etc. But here is a war hero with a strong political career. Retire and take it easy your last few years.
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  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    meistereder wrote:
    Talk about a perfect storm. I don't know that they'd pick Palin, but that would certainly flare things up. As if we need anything more.


    Who else are they going to pick. At this point the country knows her, the base loves her and they really don't have time to get another candidate up to speed.
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  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    mammasan wrote:
    Who else are they going to pick. At this point the country knows her, the base loves her and they really don't have time to get another candidate up to speed.

    I truly have no idea. Mitt Romney?

    All I know is it would be chaos if we were looking at President Palin in 4 months.
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  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    meistereder wrote:
    I truly have no idea. Mitt Romney?

    All I know is it would be chaos if we were looking at President Palin in 4 months.

    We wouldn't be because she would be defeated and if something, God forbid, happened to McCain after the election the House gets to vote for a President and it is controlled by the Dems.
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  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    if he got sick they would keep it hush hush...
  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293
    They might even have to go as far as suspending the campaign.







    Oh, wait.
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    mammasan wrote:
    If something where to happen to McCain prior to the election the Republican delegates meet again, without all the fan fare of the convention, to nominate a new candidate.

    If he where to be elected but something where to happen to him prior to taking the oath the House would vote for a new president. On a side note if something where to happen to Palin the Senate would vote for a new VP.

    WOW, now I did not know all that. Let's hope none of all that comes through this country has enough problems already.

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  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    I've heard there was a chance Biden was getting sick and going to drop out after the first VP debate.
    The only people we should try to get even with...
    ...are those who've helped us.

    Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    know1 wrote:
    I've heard there was a chance Biden was getting sick and going to drop out after the first VP debate.

    i am sitting 5 minutes from his house right now and i havent heard anything like that in the local media
  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    my2hands wrote:
    i am sitting 5 minutes from his house right now and i havent heard anything like that in the local media

    There is an internet rumor being heavily promoted by Fox News, of course, that Biden is going to drop out and be replaced by Hillary. I guess the idea is that Biden will "have another brain aneurysm" or some other illness, and that will be his excuse. It's on the same level with "Obama's really a muslim -- here's proof!"
  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    You gotta admit, there has been NOTHING mentioned of Biden basically since the convention.
    The only people we should try to get even with...
    ...are those who've helped us.

    Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,500
    know1 wrote:
    You gotta admit, there has been NOTHING mentioned of Biden basically since the convention.


    If I was running a campaign of change I'd be hiding the 36 year senator I choose as my running mate as well.

    If Biden drops out and Hillary is added, my vote will have been decided though.
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