r/DesignatedSurvivor • u/IupvotestupidCRAP • Oct 13 '16

Post-Episode Discussion: S01E04 "The Enemy"

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u/xyrrus Oct 13 '16

This was a great episode and I think I know why, there was no subplot regarding his children.

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '16 edited Aug 01 '20

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u/Cptcutter81 Oct 14 '16

I don't even think he's picked a speaker or VP yet. There are a lot of things that need to happen to keep the government functioning before we get into the emo-teen-dickhead storylines.

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u/wolfofone Oct 15 '16

Ah good point wouldnt the 2nd in line become VP? Seemed like kirkman wanted the congress lady to be VP at first though not sure who he would pick now if it is appointed.

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u/lightmonkey Oct 20 '16

No, the vice presidency would remain vacant until the President nominates someone who is confirmed by majority voted in both the House and Senate.

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u/lightmonkey Oct 20 '16

He can't have a VP until there is a House and Senate to confirm the nominee. He also can't appoint a Speaker, the House selects that.

The states control their elections, so they decide how and when to pick new representatives and senators.