I'm pretty sure you're wrong. Section 1 of the 25th amendment says when the presidency is vacated, the VP becomes President. Then section 2 immediately begins "Whenever there is a vaca… (View Post)

Yes, I think you're right on reflection. Technically the "President of the Senate" presides in certifying the vote. In the absence of a VP, the President pro tempore would be President… (View Post)

I recall a Wednesday local council by-election a while ago which was explained by the usual polling station being booked out for a panto from the Thursday. Had a decent turnout - I'm not sure it… (View Post)

People on here grossly overestimate how many people will have watched that, and how many of them were genuinely undecided. All of this is of marginal importance. (View Post)

Looks like a coup in Bolivia. I'm delighted, as I had £1 million in blood diamonds down with Ladbrokes on 26th June. Lucky guess really. (View Post)