• @jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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    10 months ago

    There’s a fantastic novel on the topic called “The People’s Choice” by Jeff Greenfield of all people.

    Here’s the scenario:

    Election happens, winner dies, but he dies before the electoral certification.

    VP thinks he’s the candidate, but he isn’t.

    The 2nd place finisher argues he should be President as the next largest vote getter.

    Faithless electors then decide who becomes President.

    • @FlowVoid@lemmy.world
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      310 months ago

      In reality, electors are generally party loyalists. They would vote along party lines, probably for the VP.