The title question is something that many of us probably don’t like to spend a lot of time thinking about. Or perhaps you dwell on it quite a bit. But at this point, it’s a topic that is increasingly hard to ignore. Our friend Liz Mair has a new article over at RealClearPolitics this week examining a scenario that, while hopefully unlikely, really can’t be discounted. Imagine if Joe Biden continues in his stubborn quest to seek a second term and Donald Trump’s poll numbers prove accurate and he breezes to the GOP nomination. Given the age and relative health of both men, what would happen if they secured their nominations but then either passed away or experienced some sort of accident or medical infirmity that would preclude them from moving forward? What happens next? It turns out that there are provisions in place to deal with such a turn of events, but it would be chaotic and most people likely wouldn’t be happy with the results.Read More
Political Doom Spiral: What if Both Biden and Trump Died Next Summer?
