Back From the Dead

For John, BLUF:  This story reminds me of the brouhaha surrounding the ascension of Lieutenant Governor Jane Swift to the Corner Office and the position of Governor.  The Boston Globe was particularly odious in its resistance to the idea that Ms Swift was now the Governor, referring to her continuously as the "Acting Governor" (e.g.,).  What if, God forbid, the Governor had died?  Does anyone think that their Lordships at The Globe would believe that the Governor could, like Lazarus, be raised from the dead (John 11:11-14)?  Of course not.  When the Governor leaves before the end the term he or she is not coming back, absent Spiritual intervention.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Today in History

Posted today at 5:32 am by Professor Gail Heriot.

Here is the post at the InstaPundit:

ON THIS DAY IN 1841, TYLER, TOO, BECAME PRESIDENT … SORT OF:  President William Henry Harrison died only 31 days into his term, making him the first President to die in office.  Two days later, Vice President John Tyler was sworn into office.  Here’s the Constitutional quirk: In those days, the Constitution simply said that in case of the President’s death “the Powers and Duties of the said office” “shall devolve upon the Vice President. ” It didn’t say that the Vice President BECOMES the President.  Tyler, however, took the position that he WAS then the President.  While many people disagreed at the time, his action set the precedent.  It wasn’t until the 25th Amendment, ratified in 1967, that it was made clear that the Vice President actually becomes the President upon the death, resignation or removal of the President.

I am constantly amazed at the narrow and limited view of the media, and following them, the public.

All that said, the real tragedy on this day was in 1973, when Baseball's American League began using the designated hitter.  Although it did create a great baseball career for Big Papi.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff