Well that didn't take long - Media ponders what will happen if Joe Biden dies in office? (2 Viewers)

[Alex P Keaton]

Whatever. This same exact criticism was leveled against Ronald Reagan during his entire presidency and especially in 1984 when he ran for a second term. The public didn’t like the criticism and they punished Mondale and the Democrats for making it in a big way. If Republicans want to waste their time making similar completely unfounded charges against Biden I predict they will suffer for it in the same way. 

Did you even bother watching the short video I posted from 1988?   There is no chance you can watch that and say "Biden today is the same as Biden in '88."

Ronald Reagan?  That is your rebuttal?  Jesus tim, he was barely functional his entire 2nd term.  This is well documented.

 

[Sea Duck]

Just curious: what prompted you to create this thread? Did you hear about this from social media, or did you randomly stumble across the article yourself?

Popped up on my random chrome suggested articles. 

OK. The reason I ask is because this isn't the first time Quartz has discussed the order of succession. In fact, they've written about it 3 times in the past 3 months -- twice regarding Trump (see here and here) and once regarding Biden (here). So, the narrative you seem to be suggesting (i.e., a mainstream media outlet suppressing a story until after Biden is securely installed as president) is false.

 

[Summer Wheat]

OK. The reason I ask is because this isn't the first time Quartz has discussed the order of succession. In fact, they've written about it 3 times in the past 3 months -- twice regarding Trump (see here and here) and once regarding Biden (here). So, the narrative you seem to be suggesting (i.e., a mainstream media outlet suppressing a story until after Biden is securely installed as president) is false.

If Biden does not make it through the term who would be Kamala`s VP?   Is it appointed or voted on?

 

[Alex P Keaton]

If Biden does not make it through the term who would be Kamala`s VP?   Is it appointed or voted on?

Spiro Agnew

 

[RCon]

If Biden does not make it through the term who would be Kamala`s VP?   Is it appointed or voted on?

From the 25th Amendment:

Section 2. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.

 

[Sea Duck]

If Biden does not make it through the term who would be Kamala`s VP?   Is it appointed or voted on?

It would be the same process as when Gerald Ford became president. Harris would nominate a new VP, and the Congress would vote on it. In '74, the process took 4 months, during which time the Speaker Of The House was next in line in the order of succession.

 

[squistion]

Oh, don't worry, I'm sure Kamala is already prepping.  When no one's looking I'm she'll give him that extra nudge just as he's about to step out of Air Force One. 

She isn't waiting 4 years to take over.

Your sense of humor leaves something to be desired. 

 

[timschochet]

Oh, don't worry, I'm sure Kamala is already prepping.  When no one's looking I'm she'll give him that extra nudge just as he's about to step out of Air Force One. 

She isn't waiting 4 years to take over.

You’ve repeated this same joke, if that’s what it is, three times now in this thread. Do you really find this sort of thing amusing? 
If at any time during the last 4 years I had suggested in this forum that Mike Pence ought to murder Donald Trump, I have to think my lengthy suspension would be swift in coming. 

 

[timschochet]

Did you even bother watching the short video I posted from 1988?   There is no chance you can watch that and say "Biden today is the same as Biden in '88."

Ronald Reagan?  That is your rebuttal?  Jesus tim, he was barely functional his entire 2nd term.  This is well documented.

I really don’t rely on videos. I don’t trust the editing. I’ve spent the year watching Biden speak and answer tough questions. I’m satisfied. 
Reagan did fine in his second term. It’s not “well documented” that he performed badly; that’s revisionist history IMO. During Reagan’s second term he accomplished more positives , IMO, than during his first term, especially in international affairs. 

 

[snogger]

Now I know what you're thinking. This has got to be some OAN, Newsmax, Foxnews hit piece. But actually it's from Quartz a proclaimed "center" business journalistic group backed by the Atlantic, New York Times and Wall Street Journal to name a few. 

They didn't even wait a day before saying what some had been thinking all campaign. 

https://qz.com/1959985/what-happens-if-joe-biden-dies-after-the-inauguration/amp/

I personally don't think he makes it all 4 years. I've posted this before but I believe he will step down rather than die in office. 

Didn't take long?? They've been saying that ( at least Fox, NewsMax, Oan, etc.) since the day he won the nomination.
Heck, some of my Far Right contacts on FaceBook said  after he won tehe nomination that by the first week of February he will step down.  

He seems to be in good health so 4 years is not really that long of time.. But no way he runs for a 2nd term. 

 

[timschochet]

Now I’m really rooting for Joe to run again. Too many naysayers. 

 

[psychobillies]

This is accurate. I would venture a guess that Trump was also not at his finest at his age. Nor is Elizabeth Warren or Bernie or anyone over the age of 70'ish. Doesn't mean they are unable to lead or govern, but to suggest that someone of that age is as sharp as their 45 year old self is pretty naive

I'm 46 and I'm not as sharp as 36 year old me.  Lots of booze and grass has played a part in that, but I already forget why I walked into a room sometimes.  I'm sure this isn't shocking to anyone who reads my posts.

 

[BladeRunner]

You’ve repeated this same joke, if that’s what it is, three times now in this thread. Do you really find this sort of thing amusing? 
If at any time during the last 4 years I had suggested in this forum that Mike Pence ought to murder Donald Trump, I have to think my lengthy suspension would be swift in coming. 

Relax, Francis.  

You're reading too much into it because you're being hypersensitive for some reason.  Enjoy the joke, please.

I'm sure somebody already reported me because they can't tolerate when the jokes are directed at their side.  Maybe you already did?

 

[Alex P Keaton]

I really don’t rely on videos. I don’t trust the editing. I’ve spent the year watching Biden speak and answer tough questions. I’m satisfied. 
Reagan did fine in his second term. It’s not “well documented” that he performed badly; that’s revisionist history IMO. During Reagan’s second term he accomplished more positives , IMO, than during his first term, especially in international affairs. 

You don’t “trust the editing” of a 1988 video from CSPAN?

 

[Bottomfeeder Sports]

Now I’m really rooting for Joe to run again. Too many naysayers. 

I hoping he pulls a Polk - I came into office with these goals.  I've accomplished them all.  Time to go.  (Yes, I know Polk also had a one term only pledge which already makes it different.)

 

[Bottomfeeder Sports]

but I already forget why I walked into a room sometimes. 

That is every ten year old doing a chore.

 

[Roy L Fewks]

It was a mistake for conservative media and the Trump campaign to push the "Biden has dementia" narrative. They lowered the bar so much that all Joe had to do was string together a couple of sentences and suddenly people start treating him like he was Winston Churchill or something.

 

[AAABatteries]

This is accurate. I would venture a guess that Trump was also not at his finest at his age. Nor is Elizabeth Warren or Bernie or anyone over the age of 70'ish. Doesn't mean they are unable to lead or govern, but to suggest that someone of that age is as sharp as their 45 year old self is pretty naive

Generally speaking, this is why we need younger leaders.  I know many or maybe all of you don't agree with me but we have an age min for running - I would like to see an age max too.

 

[AAABatteries]

It was a mistake for conservative media and the Trump campaign to push the "Biden has dementia" narrative. They lowered the bar so much that all Joe had to do was string together a couple of sentences and suddenly people start treating him like he was Winston Churchill or something.

Not sure it was a mistake but yes, if the bar is set low it makes it easier to get over it.  I would say it was a combination of that and quite frankly being compared to Trump himself which made it seem like Biden was the same as Biden of 20 years ago.  Combine all the with the speech impediment and it's a tricky situation but I have complete confidence in him where I didn't with his predecessor.

 

[Shatner!]

Now I know what you're thinking. This has got to be some OAN, Newsmax, Foxnews hit piece. But actually it's from Quartz a proclaimed "center" business journalistic group backed by the Atlantic, New York Times and Wall Street Journal to name a few. 

They didn't even wait a day before saying what some had been thinking all campaign. 

https://qz.com/1959985/what-happens-if-joe-biden-dies-after-the-inauguration/amp/

I personally don't think he makes it all 4 years. I've posted this before but I believe he will step down rather than die in office. 

Not only will he make it four years, he'll go a full eight.

Ok that may be a little aggressive. I say he makes it the full four but declines to run again but not because he couldnt do it, because he chooses not to.

 

[Terminalxylem]

If Biden forgets where he put his egg salad sandwich and glass of Ovaltine,and becomes enraged because he can't find his favorite VHS copy of Matlock to watch, and then responds by launching enough nukes to literally block out the sun and vaporize every living breathing creature on the face of the Earth, I'm sure your words will bring the masses great comfort.

I'd rather take my chances on that unlikely scenario materializing than the antics of our elderly, not-so-sharp ex-POTUS, which have already caused harm.

 

[rct]

You’ve repeated this same joke, if that’s what it is, three times now in this thread. Do you really find this sort of thing amusing? 
If at any time during the last 4 years I had suggested in this forum that Mike Pence ought to murder Donald Trump, I have to think my lengthy suspension would be swift in coming. 

Sadly, it appears he does, but like you, I find nothing at all funny here or acceptable to joke about. 

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I say he makes it the full four but declines to run again but not because he couldnt do it, because he chooses not to.

True.  Unlike the last guy, he doesn't seem to be someone who has to be dragged out of office. 

 

[BladeRunner]

I'd rather take my chances on that unlikely scenario materializing than the antics of our elderly, not-so-sharp ex-POTUS, which have already caused harm.

Meh.  I disagree.  You perceived him to cause harm because, well, let's face it: you weren't going to give any GOP POTUS a chance.  So your side needed to amplify everything to give the appearance of "harm".  

Trump just made it easier for you to do that.

I don't think Trump or Biden will drop nukes.  Well, at least as of right now we know Trump didn't drop any. 

 

[Leroy Hoard]

It was a mistake for conservative media and the Trump campaign to push the "Biden has dementia" narrative. They lowered the bar so much that all Joe had to do was string together a couple of sentences and suddenly people start treating him like he was Winston Churchill or something.

And it continues. I guess when one's side runs out of ideas, just keep on with the same narrative. I mean it worked last time, right?  Oh wait....

 

[BladeRunner]

And it continues. I guess when one's side runs out of ideas, just keep on with the same narrative. I mean it worked last time, right?  Oh wait....

Oy, vey! 

Do you realize where you are?

 

[tri-man 47]

Because he’s an old man who never deserved to be president in the first place.  I wish him well and hope he is one of the best presidents ever.  In 4 years, I doubt he will be on top of his game still.

Yeah, your wife probably says the same about me ...

(Mods: APK is a 10K Thread running buddy and his wife used to audit my company and knows me quite well, so this is kind of a running joke (pun intended))

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Yeah, your wife probably says the same about me ...

(Mods: APK is a 10K Thread running buddy and his wife used to audit my company and knows me quite well, so this is kind of a running joke (pun intended))

Lol.   Mrs APK thinks you have discovered the fountain of youth somehow.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Meh.  I disagree.  You perceived him to cause harm because, well, let's face it: you weren't going to give any GOP POTUS a chance.  So your side needed to amplify everything to give the appearance of "harm".  

Trump just made it easier for you to do that.

I don't think Trump or Biden will drop nukes.  Well, at least as of right now we know Trump didn't drop any. 

Au contraire, I’ve never criticized a GOP POTUS before Trump, or any republican politician, for that matter. I was totally apolitical.

Trump was so terrible, I took more interest in politics. I think the same can be said for a lot of people, which is arguably something good he inadvertently accomplished.

And stop with the I  perceived harm nonsense. Trump was demonstrably bad, both in his rhetoric and policy.

 

[BladeRunner]

Au contraire, I’ve never criticized a GOP POTUS before Trump, or any republican politician, for that matter. I was totally apolitical.

Trump was so terrible, I took more interest in politics. I think the same can be said for a lot of people, which is arguably something good he inadvertently accomplished.

And stop with the I  perceived harm nonsense. Trump was demonstrably bad, both in his rhetoric and policy.

fair enough.  and as per the bolded:  rhetoric wasn't great.  Policy wasn't bad, though.