What if Biden drops out... a lesson learned from 1968 Dem Convention.
"In other words, this would be something of a free-for-all in which announced candidates would be scrambling for support among the delegates. Now that would be television worth watching.
A caveat: since this situation would be, in its way, unprecedented it can be expected that shenanigans will ensue to gain the necessary margin, either at the conventions, through the courts, or in “smoke filled rooms.”
https://peterosnos.substack.com/p/if-donald-trump-andor-joe-biden-drop
@Maude
Unless Biden resigns, thereby placing Harris in the incumbent role. The ticket simply shifts to her and her "exciting, charismatic VP" (tbd).
The DCCC is behind the strategy and squishes any competition ferociously.
Of course, all of this requires careful strategic planning, coordination and the compliance of politicians. I'd find that more amazing than Biden resigning.
@jurban
Then you have to get the new candidate on the ballot in all 50 states.
Each state has different rules for how the political party must certify their candidate and how many days before the election this must happen. (Think how Ohio almost kept Biden off).
Not as easy as it sounds. RFK jr couldn't get on every ballot.
If he drops AFTER the convention, then it's up to party leaders 2 choose the candidate. they still must go thru routine to get on ballots, but no fist-fights at convention
@Maude
Whoah! Did I say it would be EASY? 😂
That's where the strategic thinking comes in. Hard. Very hard.
And it would have had to be happening over the past week for it to be ready. Probably done by a McKinsey or some consulting firm just so they can keep it secret. Then vetted by the campaign staff - which would remain the same.