Now, I think Clinton would stay in the race three days after she were dead, still clawing to win. But if she were to exit, this is the process.
Via Fox:
Whether an October surprise may have come a month early, it’s too soon to say.
But Hillary Clinton’s weekend health scare already has started to stir speculation about whether Democratic officials should be discussing the possibility of a Plan B, in case they need to hastily arrange for a replacement nominee.
Which raises a basic question: How does that work?
Democratic Party bylaws say the DNC has the power to fill “vacancies in the nominations for the office of the president and vice president” when the national convention is not in session.
Under party rules, the DNC chair – currently Donna Brazile – could call a special meeting, and fill the vacancy by a majority vote of those present.