Normally when the President is toast (one way or another), the VP becomes President. Then the President chooses a VP, but the new VP has to be approved by the Congress. Same if the VP is booted. Has to go through the Congress.
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.
Normally when the President is toast (one way or another), the VP becomes President. Then the President chooses a VP, but the new VP has to be approved by the Congress. Same if the VP is booted. Has to go through the Congress.
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.
Brinkmanship???