Okay, I checked and I was wrong. Apparently they can put them on the ballot before the convention. So now I don't know the answer to your question, which is a good one. Can they just switch out one person for another whose name is already on the ballot? I tell you, this movie is crazy.
Can they just switch out one person for another whose name is already on the ballot?
I would think there is some policy in place about switching candidates because what would happen if the original candidate died or was seriously hurt or ill?
I doubt this is the first time in almost 250 years that the possibility of needing to switch candidates has come up.
When I get a chance, I'll do some digging on it.
Edited to add:
I just did a quick search and found this:
The conventions and their rules are controlled by the political parties. The Democratic National Committee could convene before the convention opens on Aug. 19 and change how things will work, but that isn’t likely as long as Biden wants to continue seeking reelection.
Basically it's saying that each political party makes the rules for who gets on the ballot, and they can make whatever changes they want before their convention opens (as long as they don't violate the Constitution or other laws). Which means that the Republican party can also change rules for who gets on the ballot before their convention opens.
Thank you. And thanks for taking the time to research and post this. I too must research this matter more. Because of course, as you said, a candidate could become incapacitated in some way. But as I understand it now, Biden has the 3,000 + delegates assigned at the primaries, plus all the campaign funds. I don't think those just automatically transfer, so I am very interested to learn how this works. Maybe they would transfer in the event of a death, but if the candidate were to simply say, I changed my mind - I'm giving my delegates and money to the new guy -- well, could they even do that? Let's both look into it more and then compare notes!
I really don't know & don't think it matters at this point;) their characters are corrupt, don't follow any 'rules'. I'm still hoping they try to put HRC on the ballot, think that might get some attention👹
Okay, I checked and I was wrong. Apparently they can put them on the ballot before the convention. So now I don't know the answer to your question, which is a good one. Can they just switch out one person for another whose name is already on the ballot? I tell you, this movie is crazy.
Come on, Jack!
It’s actually quite simple:
The new replacement will just go to court and legally change their name to “Joe Biden.”
Of course that’ll really suck for Hunter Biden because he’ll have to kick up another 10% to the new “Big Guy.”
🤡🌎
This movie IS crazy!
I'll be glad when the credits finally roll!
Amen to that!
I would think there is some policy in place about switching candidates because what would happen if the original candidate died or was seriously hurt or ill?
I doubt this is the first time in almost 250 years that the possibility of needing to switch candidates has come up.
When I get a chance, I'll do some digging on it.
Edited to add:
I just did a quick search and found this:
https://apnews.com/article/biden-replacement-democratic-ballot-dnc-rules-7aa836b0ae642a68eec86cc0bebd3772
Basically it's saying that each political party makes the rules for who gets on the ballot, and they can make whatever changes they want before their convention opens (as long as they don't violate the Constitution or other laws). Which means that the Republican party can also change rules for who gets on the ballot before their convention opens.
I'll look into it more later.
Thank you. And thanks for taking the time to research and post this. I too must research this matter more. Because of course, as you said, a candidate could become incapacitated in some way. But as I understand it now, Biden has the 3,000 + delegates assigned at the primaries, plus all the campaign funds. I don't think those just automatically transfer, so I am very interested to learn how this works. Maybe they would transfer in the event of a death, but if the candidate were to simply say, I changed my mind - I'm giving my delegates and money to the new guy -- well, could they even do that? Let's both look into it more and then compare notes!
Not sure you are wrong. Might take a court to fix this.
I really don't know & don't think it matters at this point;) their characters are corrupt, don't follow any 'rules'. I'm still hoping they try to put HRC on the ballot, think that might get some attention👹