This chapter explores the potential scenarios that could disrupt the upcoming presidential election, focusing on extraordinary events like a candidate's illness. The discussion examines the complexities of the Electoral College process, including the implications of disputed certificates of ascertainment and the role of Congress in counting electoral votes. Historical contexts and legal uncertainties are analyzed, raising critical questions about authority and governance during electoral crises.
In this last pre-election episode in our mini-series, we bat around a few outrageous scenarios. Will votes be tossed out en masse? Can the House just refuse to count any votes at all? Find out!