What is sad is the first thing that came to my mind was how it was unconstituttional for two people from the same state to be Pres and VP. I guess Carol “pulled a Cheney.” I think there are SO many other things wrong with this movie.
And I’m sure you can look for that to be covered in the telepic, the writing of which will no doubt be supported by a phalanx of Ivy League political science professors.
US Constitution, Article II, section 1: “The electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for two persons, of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves.”
Amendment XII: “The electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves…”
So it seems it would be possible for two people from the same state to be pres and VP, just not by election. Were the VP to die or resign, his or her replacement, who is appointed by the pres and confirmed by Congress under Amendment XXV, section 2: “Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.” There doesn’t seem to be anything in the Constitution requiring a difference of state in this case.
Plus, Carol could be registered to vote in a different state.
This would be pulling a CHeney. (Plus, good call on the appointed)
I’m sure it will ALL be explained. I hear David Mamet and Aaron Sorkin will pitch in on this highly coveted TV project.
Token person who LIKED these movies chiming in!
Well, I just did, that’s all. They’re so creepy! And intentionally so, too. Gary Cole’s Robert Reed is dead-nuts perfect.
Oh, I enjoyed the theatrical releases for what they were…this is just terrible, though!
Mike & Carol Brady vs. Osama bin Laden and El Qaeda. I’d like to see them wrap THAT mess up in a half hour episode…
Easy:
Peter: Look out!
bin Laden: Owww! My nose!!!
This has to be the strangest government-related incident since Bill Clinton introduced a new character to increase his ratings after the whole Monica thing.
BWAHAHAHAH!!! I would PAY to see this.
Jan: “Osama, Osama, Osama!”
“Mom always said, don’t play ball on the plane.”
I will fully understand if the mods delete this one.
Marcia: “Oh no! I just told Bravo company I’d invade Afghanistan on Friday with them, but I forgot I’d already promised to go with Charlie company!”
Greg: “Just tell Charlie ‘something suddenly came up.’”
Mike: Ok. We need to replace the director of the CIA. We can’t excuse such sloppy intelligence.
(Marcia raising her hand, furiously)
Mike: Does anyone have a suggestion BESIDES Davey Jones?
Marcia: You’re not my REAL dad!
You must be yanking my Cheney!
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I wonder if they’ll have Alice flash her thong? shudder
If anyone pitches “Cousin Oliver with a Cigar”, I’m outta here!
And later his beard turns orange.