
well here's how it could play out, but I severley doubt this would transpire...
While delivering his acceptance speech at the DNC, Barrack Obama was struck down by an assassin's bullets; the nation watched in horror on TV, as the Democratic candidate fell. President Bush and McCain hit the air as soon as possible, poring out sympathy to the Obama family, while vowing to hunt down the terrorists; McCain stated if he became president, he would not only fight terrorists abroad, but domestic as well. The Republican candidate's vow, would later be seen as a shameless promotion in the days to come. Riots and protests began break out across the nation through out the night and the next day; Michelle Obama went on TV, giving a stunning speech herself, while pleading for the violence to end. Meanwhile the government set down a heavy hand on the worst of the riots, while also arresting anyone with a shred of connection to the assassins, targeting numerous other White power groups, Militias, and other ultra right wing extremists. As the DNC sorted out who would be the next candidate for their party, a surprising move by Democratic delegates pushed for Michelle to replace her fallen husband. She at first declined, but a the idea caught on, and the widow accepted; party leaders themselves, skeptical, but weary about another split decided to concede. An Obama/Biden campaign, in a fashion, continued. Because of Barrack's death, McCain waited until the convention to announce his running mate as Sarah Palin; which was seen by many as another gimmick and desperate move. The VP candidate's remarks and quips, despite many references of remorse over Barrack's murder, came off as insensitive; especially her commit about how Michelle Obama should seek to grieve with her children and not run as President, which she had no qualifications or experience for. A riot also broke out in St. Paul, as Barrack supporters joined the protesters; bringing more bad PR, especially over several prominent Republican's responses were seen as a racist. This all contributed to a solidification of the Democratic base, and alienated many social conservatives with the governement's heavy handed attacks against fringe groups; and in November Michelle Obama was elected as President of the United States, becoming the first African American and woman to hold the office.