MP> > Except in 2024. The Democrats refused to hold a primary and they told vo
 MP> > who the nominee would be instead of asking them.
 MP> 
 MP> They held a primary.  The incumbent won, as they usually do.  Then the
 MP> incumbent debated Trump, afterwhich the Democrats had to finally admit
 MP> that their choice was senile.  There was no time for a "do-over."

Is that an acceptable solution though? Is there a policy that calls for this procedure in the event that a nominee backs out of the race?

Republicans wouldn't stand for it. I know I wouldn't. Crap like that would cause a rift between me and the Republican party. (Imagine them saying "Trump dropped out so the delegates have chosen Jeb Bush as a replacement!")

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