If Hillary Withdraws

[Albion]

Reports are that high-level Democrats are discussing what to do and whom to turn to if Hillary Clinton is forced to withdraw from the race for president because of her health. Who do you think the party will choose as a replacement if this happens?

 

[KWCrazy]

I said a year ago that the race will be between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. It looks like I may have been correct.

 

[civilwarbuff]

It is an interesting question though I believe hrc would have to die on the campaign trail; she won't step down.....that scent of power can be so intoxicating...
Biden would be the obvious choice, he is middle of the road democrat, seems well liked even by repubs in congress but his frequent miscues would probably drag him down. The rnc would play a cornucopia of gaffes and misspeaks from him which could make him a laughingstock. The progressive left would be turned off by him too, especially Bernie supporters. But past Joe, who?.....Cuomo maybe? Though I have no idea what the demo's really think of him....

 

[civilwarbuff]

Does the dnc have a similar rule like the rnc that if a candidate needs to be replaced it has to be someone that ran in the primary and at least won some states?

 

[Albion]

They have a weak bench, all right. Martin O'Malley? No. John Kerry? Too late for him. Al Gore always gets mentioned by someone or other. Some member of Congress? Can't think of a logical choice there.

 

[Albion]

Does the dnc have a similar rule like the rnc that if a candidate needs to be replaced it has to be someone that ran in the primary and at least won some states?

Apparently not, but I think that rule is brand new and has no Democrat parallel.

 

[RedPonyDriver]

The DNC has a process in place. I'd prefer to see Bernie.

 

[civilwarbuff]

Well, like I said hrc would have to die on the campaign trail cuz there is no way she would quit....I don't think she would quit if indicted.....

 

[St_Worm2]

If "H" is too sick to continue, could Obama declare a state of emergency and remain in office until she is better? I know that sounds crazy (and hopefully it is) but I have some conspiracy theory fanatics in my family who claim that the White House has ordered martial law training to prepare our armed forces in the case of such an event, and that certain government agencies, like IRS offices, have been tasked with stockpiling weapons and ammo around the country (which is all pretty funny, unless it's true).

So, do you think there could be any truth to this, or is my family of, "deplorables", just as crazy as ever?

 

[Albion]

If "H" is too sick to continue, could Obama declare a state of emergency and remain in office until she is better? I know that sounds crazy (and hopefully it is) but I have some conspiracy theory fanatics in my family who claim that the White House has ordered martial law training to prepare our armed forces in the case of such an event, and that certain government agencies, like IRS offices, have been tasked with stockpiling weapons and ammo around the country (which is all pretty funny, unless it's true).

So, do you think there could be any truth to this, or is my family of, "deplorables", just as crazy as ever?

Aside from the martial law and ammo stuff, I have read some less sensational speculation about Obama being able to do something like this, BUT it would be hard to justify martial law merely because one candidate is sick but not dead and election day is yet to arrive.

 

[redleghunter]

Reports are that high-level Democrats are discussing what to do and whom to turn to if Hillary Clinton is forced to withdraw from the race for president because of her health. Who do you think the party will choose as a replacement if this happens?

It will be Biden but don't think it will happen. The Clintons will not let go of another chance to occupy the WH.

I hope her health improves. I think she would have to incapacitated to drop out of the race.

 

[Albion]

It will be Biden but don't think it will happen. The Clintons will not let go of another chance to occupy the WH.

I hope her health improves. I think she would have to incapacitated to drop out of the race.

It appears, however, that the Party leaders are beginning to agree that she's about the only Democrat who couldn't beat Trump and have lost patience with her nonstop string of mistakes, failures, and scandals.

 

[redleghunter]

It is an interesting question though I believe hrc would have to die on the campaign trail; she won't step down.....that scent of power can be so intoxicating...
Biden would be the obvious choice, he is middle of the road democrat, seems well liked even by repubs in congress but his frequent miscues would probably drag him down. The rnc would play a cornucopia of gaffes and misspeaks from him which could make him a laughingstock. The progressive left would be turned off by him too, especially Bernie supporters. But past Joe, who?.....Cuomo maybe? Though I have no idea what the demo's really think of him....

Joe Biden's strength is that of stability. He would not rock the boat.

 

[redleghunter]

It appears, however, that the Party leaders are beginning to agree that she's about the only Democrat who couldn't beat Trump and have lost patience with her nonstop string of mistakes, failures, and scandals.

Has not been an obstacle for the D party in the past.

 

[Albion]

Has not been an obstacle for the D party in the past.

I understand that, but I'm mainly reporting on what I've read, not necessarily what I would do if I were in the shoes of these Dem party leaders.

I do feel, however, that it's not a stretch to think that with Hillary dropping in the polls and with one bad move after another on her part...that there is some point at which they might say "enough is enough." If so, it is getting close to crunch time, if there's to be a change before the election.

 

[MoonlessNight]

It appears, however, that the Party leaders are beginning to agree that she's about the only Democrat who couldn't beat Trump and have lost patience with her nonstop string of mistakes, failures, and scandals.

Of course, being able to beat Trump may not be an advantage for the DNC. Many among the Republican elite have not exactly hid the fact that they would rather see a Democrat president than see Trump win, and the GOPe seemed to feel this way about Ted Cruz as well and likely others.

From the DNC leaks, it's not implausible that the DNC feels the same way about Bernie Sanders. So if they were pressured to choose him, they'd probably be regretting his relative strength.

Makes me think that Tim Caine is the most likely replacement, even if he has literally nothing to campaign beyond "I'm not Trump." Gary Johnson has made a whole campaign on that statement (plus "I'm not Hillary") so maybe it'd work.

 

[civilwarbuff]

I understand that, but I'm mainly reporting on what I've read, not necessarily what I would do if I were in the shoes of these Dem party leaders.

I do feel, however, that it's not a stretch to think that with Hillary dropping in the polls and with one bad move after another on her part...that there is some point at which they might say "enough is enough." If so, it is getting close to crunch time, if there's to be a change before the election.

I think they are stuck with the horse they rode into town on....even if they dropped her today selecting another would start an intra-party fight taking 1-2 weeks to settle then alienating significant parts....almost a sure fire plan for defeat.....

 

[Commander]

I think they are stuck with the horse they rode into town on....even if they dropped her today selecting another would start an intra-party fight taking 1-2 weeks to settle then alienating significant parts....almost a sure fire plan for defeat.....

They shot their horse when she made the "deplorable" Americans comment.

 

[SoldierOfTheKing]

Tim Kaine is in even worse health. He admits as much.

Kaine: Clinton’s energy ‘staggers me’

"I have a hard time keeping up with her"

 

[RedPonyDriver]

Let's quit speculating and get the facts...

http://www.businessinsider.com/what-happens-if-clinton-drops-out-2016-9
The Democratic Party's rules, which are similar to the Republican party's, state that the party chairperson would have to call a special meeting to fill any vacancy on the national ticket,according to AFP. The decision on who should fill the vacancy would be based on a majority vote from those who attend the meeting.

The Republican rules are similar, AFP noted.

If the rules for replacing presidential candidates seem vague, it's by design.

"It gives them the opportunity to make the best decision, rather than tie their hands with some kind of process that would give them a nominee they will not be comfortable with," Jeanne Zaino, a professor of political science at Iona College in New York, told AFP.