Speculations about the upcoming election and the potential outcomes are swirling, causing both excitement as well as possible dread. Some potential scenarios include:
1. It is possible that a recount will be demanded in decisive battle states due to a close election. Out of the different battle states that could determine the election, Ohio is ranked as the most important.
2. Millions of absentee ballots have been distributed in Ohio, but about 800,000 have not been completed; Of those 800,000, many may choose to vote on Election Day instead, receiving a provisional ballot to avoid counting their votes twice. Due to the possible thousands of provisional ballots, there may be a counting issue in Ohio that may make a difference in the outcome of the election.
3. There is a chance of a tie, in which case there will first be an attempt to sway or replace any electors that are on the fence and may change their votes (states are allowed to replace any "controversial" electors before December 11). If neither candidate receives a majority, the newly elected House of Representatives will pick the new president; as things stand now, Romney will most likely be chosen. The Senate will also elect the new vice president, which as of now, will most likely be largely Democratic and therefore choose Biden, resulting in a Romney-Biden administration...
These last few days are sure to stir up more anxiety and excitement and many different scenarios for how this election will play out are still up in the air.
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1Yet another prime example of why the Electoral College is twisted: the fact that the House of Representatives may select a Republican POTUS, Romney, in the case of a electoral tie, while the Senate may select a Democratic VPOTUS, Biden. If the American people are complaining about a Congress in gridlock, it's funny to entertain the thought of two feuding, ideologically different politicians heading our executive branch. Makes you wonder whether the decision for POTUS really has any impact on the Senate’s VPOTUS decision. You’d think that the Senate would try to maintain the Republican/Democratic Pres./VP ticket as to lay the foundation for a smooth, efficient next four years.
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