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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWatching Nicole-the question was raised about the Designated Survivor. All agreed it would be a low
secretary.
the scary thought is that Betsy Devos fits that bill.
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Watching Nicole-the question was raised about the Designated Survivor. All agreed it would be a low (Original Post)
demtenjeep
Feb 2019
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csziggy
(34,136 posts)1. On the TV show it was the Housing and Urban Development secretary
Think about Ben Carson as president in case of a disaster.
dsc
(52,166 posts)4. I know it was the first thing I thought of when I heard about the show
too bad it never found its footing. I really liked it.
Renew Deal
(81,869 posts)5. Ben Carson would be the disaster
csziggy
(34,136 posts)6. No kidding nt
elleng
(131,063 posts)2. Well she's as low as they can go
(right??? Who the hell knows!)
TexasTowelie
(112,351 posts)3. I'm not sure
since she has the broken hip it might make her immobile which could be a liability to avoid for a designated survivor. I'm more inclined to think it would be Rick Perry.
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)7. any of them scare me. I am sorry about Devos' hip sending her
thoughts and prayers
PJMcK
(22,041 posts)8. On "The West Wing," it was the Agriculture Secretary (n/t)
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)9. Rick Perry?? He has glasses so he is now smart??
TexasTowelie
(112,351 posts)10. I made that guess a few posts before you.
Do I get a consolation prize since the Cowboys didn't win the Super Bowl?
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)12. you got it
we should hope nothing happens to Madam Speaker
Gothmog
(145,486 posts)11. Arggh
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