I’m not sure I understand your comment, if him and Harris win the election then she would still become president if he dies in The intervening time between then and January 20th. They would have voted for her on the ballot that’s how the election works.
I guess I’m less certain that is correct. Maybe after the house certifies the election it’s fine. But you know Republicans will stink about it, and SCOTUS may side with them,
My only real concern is if he dies after getting on the ballot, but before January 20th. We need him in a plastic bubble those months.
There’s a fantastic novel on the topic called “The People’s Choice” by Jeff Greenfield of all people.
Here’s the scenario:
Election happens, winner dies, but he dies before the electoral certification.
VP thinks he’s the candidate, but he isn’t.
The 2nd place finisher argues he should be President as the next largest vote getter.
Faithless electors then decide who becomes President.
In reality, electors are generally party loyalists. They would vote along party lines, probably for the VP.
I’m not sure I understand your comment, if him and Harris win the election then she would still become president if he dies in The intervening time between then and January 20th. They would have voted for her on the ballot that’s how the election works.
I guess I’m less certain that is correct. Maybe after the house certifies the election it’s fine. But you know Republicans will stink about it, and SCOTUS may side with them,