Politics & Government
What Happens if Obama and Romney Tie?
If the electoral college vote ends up even at 269-269, the process moves to Congress.
Did the results from Dixville Notch, NH, this morning foreshadow a presidential election scenario that is not so far-fetched? The Dixville results showed a 5-5 tie between Obama and Romney.
Should no one get 270 electoral votes, the race might be a tie at 269 each — it's not a far-fetched scenario. If so, the incoming House picks the President in January. Each state delegation gets one vote. The House will likely retain a Republican majority, so it would choose Romney.The Senate gets to choose the VP on a straight vote, and it will likely still have a Democratic majority, so it would pick Biden.
It is therefore conceivable that we could have a Republican president and a Democratic vice-president! Maybe then a more bipartisan spirit will return to Washington, or would it be worse? What do you think?
