too bad for them. I’ve heard that too. From Obamacrimes.com, here is what he says happens if obama cannot take office...
We are receiving many emails asking what happens if in fact Senator Obama is forced to step down or is removed as the Democratic Nominee. For this reason, we have posted the Democratic National Comittee’s 2008 Call Rules and
Regulations pertaining to replacement of a Democratic Nominee.
In particular, page 19, Section “G” states:
G. Filling a Vacancy on the National Ticket: In the event of death, resignation or disability of a nominee of the Party for President or Vice President after the adjournment of the National Convention, the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee shall confer with the Democratic leadership of the United States Congress and the Democratic Governors Association and shall report to the Democratic National Committee, which is authorized to fill the vacancy or vacancies.
so apparently, biden is not an absolute.
Except that is the “nominee” We have had an election. The choice is in the hands of the electors. Dem electors would no doubt choose Hillary. Question is, since the candidate would be illegitimate to begin with, do the Republican electors have a say?
Exactly what Berg was concerned about - a constitutional crisis.
I don’t think these rules will apply since the removal of 0bama would be post-election. It doesn’t seem logical to allow the dems to pick another NOMINEE after the election itself has been ruled invalid. I would hope the SC would simply say that McCain was running against an unqualified opponent which is the same thing as running unopposed, ergo, McCain wins the election.