I'd not necessarily bank on that, and suspect it's wishful thinking. I'm probably not alone in suspecting, based on CV and demeanour, that he'd be rather better at governing than … (View Post)

Georgia is also unusual in the Governor not being able to grant pardons either - it's delegated to a Paroles Board. Some amusing tidbits from Georgia parole rules: "Good conduct, achievemen… (View Post)

She's not got good approval ratings, for sure. But, if Biden died in the campaign, I actually think she'd get quite a big bump from that in polling terms. It'd be unprecedented, but yo… (View Post)

It's not 100% clear but I think next Presidential election winner is based on projected electoral college votes. Whereas Democratic candidate pays out after the nominating convention. So, if Bid… (View Post)

Interesting question. Pope Pius IX (a pretty young pope) was also younger than Zachary Taylor, and Pope Pius VII was younger than John Adams. Those are the only other ones I can spot, although it… (View Post)