If Cheney Died Tonight

[Gonad]

Would Bush be allowed to appoint McCain as VP?

I'm not asking if he would, I'm asking if there is a legal barrier.

 

[Cassie]

Sort of.. he can nominate whoever he wants, but Congress has to approve.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.amendmentxxv.html

Amendment XXV

Section 1. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.

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.

 

[Eggs Mayonnaise]

Also, McCain would have to, y'know, accept.

 

[Gonad]

Haha, I can't imagine anyone upon whom congress could agree.

 

[Alyssum]

Sometimes, your lucidity is frightening. I never thought of that.

 

[Sarek]

What would it matter anyway? The Bush/Cheney damage is done. Any nominated VP would just be a lame duck anyway. Only difference is, Cheney wouldn't be around to "accidentally" shoot him.