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11. Query

Sun Nov 16, 2025, 09:56 PM

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What would happen if an elevated VP, who had appointed a new VP were to die. Would the Speaker then be elevated to President?

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It's very large right now womanofthehills Monday #21

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I think there are real cracks Boo1 Sunday #5

Could be more about putting Vance into power. jmbar2 Sunday #6

That's not how the line of succession works Polybius Sunday #9

Thanks for the clarification jmbar2 Sunday #10

Query mr715 Sunday #11

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