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8. Like you I worry that if 37 electors were convinced to not support Trump ...
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 12:33 AM
Dec 2016

and he lost the Presidency in the House we might have a Civil War. I would be willing to bet that if for some reason Hillary was chosen to be our President there would be a violent uprising in our nation. Of course the chances of that happening are slim to none even in an unusual election year like this. The Republican controlled House would never put her in the Oval Office.

I agree that the person chosen to be the President would almost have to be a Republican to prevent the shit from hitting the fan. Of course a lot would depend on the person seclected. For example in my opinion Mitt Romney would be a terrible pick while perhaps Gov. Kasich would work out if he could be convinced to step up to the plate. I also like the idea of picking a Democrat to be the VP.

I hate to say it but I suspect Trump will get the 270 votes needed and will take over the Oval Office. Of course if I am wrong I can only say this has been one very unusual election and Trump's losing is a fitting end.




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