Must read @ThePlumLineGS for those thinking Trump will drop out - almost impossible to replace DT in some states.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2016/08/05/if-trump-quits-gop-will-have-very-tough-time-replacing-him/ …
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Replying to @pkcapitol @ThePlumLineGS
That's not really right. If he dropped out soon, Secs of State, and courts if needed, would resolve it.
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Replying to @robkelner @ThePlumLineGS
How soon is "soon" in your legal definition? 2 weeks? 4 weeks?
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Far more than 1 to 2 weeks in my view. When rules need to change for an issue that large, they change.
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I mean, anything is possible, but doesn't it become a prohibitive logistical nightmare very quickly?
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Nightmare, yes. But doable.
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Question, though -- if GOP loses in court in even one big state, it's over, right?
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.@ThePlumLineGS @robkelner @pkcapitol No. Trump's name could still be on ballot but electors vote for new R candidate
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yeah, that's the scenario
@FHQ outlined to me. Very hard to win a close state under those circumstances1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @ThePlumLineGS @rickhasen and
what are the chances he would change his mind if his name won?
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