I'll add one, but I don't awatch TV news, and haven't for at least 5 years, so I don't know the people as well, but I'll use some names I recall from the 80s and 90s. Hope this helps you with ideas...
Mon. Nov. 8, 2004
USA Today:
Fit To Be Tied
...The most unlikely of events is coming true. The Republican and Democratic candidates have reached a tie...Word from both headquarters is that they will not accept a "power sharing" agreement of any sort, though that was suggested by a few people. "Honestly," President Bush said, "I don't think Senator Kerry would want to have Vice President Cheney resign and serve alongside me, and I know it would be too uncomfortable if I was in the Vice President's chair."
ABC News:
Peter: "Quite an election for your last one, huh, David." (I think David Brinkley's last was 2004; if not, he'd probably be asked back
David: As long as you're having fun, why not let it last a little longer."
Peter: "What do you think about the power sharing idea suggested by some; apparently there were rumors that Reagan offered Ford such a setup at the 1980 Republican convention."
David: "yes, and Ford knew even that would be untenable. They were from the same party. If Kerry and Bush were to try power sharing...well, I'll put this this way, when jefferson' was John Adams' Vice President it ruined a lifelong friendship that only came back into being in 1811. And, these men were Founding Fathers, who had suffered the fears of British arrest together, who had forged a nation. No, power sharing would not work.
Peter: You have to admit, some people are at least thinking outside the box.
David: Well, that's true, but our Constitution has withstood much tougher tests than this; I think it's up to us to trust the framers, and those who have amended it since, to sort this all out. the free transfer of pwoer, without violence, without bloodshed, is a hallmark of this country. When the recounts in Florida said that Bush won, Gore backed down. When Nixon resigned, his last words before boarding thta plane were, "The Constitution works."
Peter: Indeed, very wise words from our old pro. It should be noted that had they counted by the system that the Republicans wanted, there's a good chance Gore would have won. The Democrats, and Gore, got their way with how the recount would be tallied in 2000. You really can't tell with these recounts, can you?
Some other analyst: Which is why the way the Constiution has it set up right now is the best...There might be calls to abandon the Electoral College after this, but just think; if you didn't have it, you'd have 5the potential for 50 Floridas.
Peter: We can't afford to take that long, can we?
Some: Except now, I suspect the people will be flooding the Capital switchboard, telling their reps how to vote, though it is done by state.
Peter: What if the states tie at 25; the Senate choose the Vice President,a nd whoever is chosen becomes President?
Some: Yes, and that person could then appoint their nominee Vice President; and then resign and be appointed Vice President again, though I doubt that would happen. Now, when it comes to the Senate, each senator votes for him or herself.
Peter: And if they tie, it falls to the Speaker to become Acting President?
Some: Yes; as David was saying, the people may try to rush to judgment and say, "Do away with the Electoral College," but we have to realize every failsafe is accounted for here. there will be a President -whether Acting or actual - on January 20th. That's what the people need to be assured of right now.