Posted on 12/11/2004 10:28:02 PM PST by AVNevis
I was just thinking, I wonder how long Arnold can serve as Governor? Term limits say he may only serve 2 terms. However, the law does not say what happens should a Governor take office mid-term, like Arnold did. Am I the only one who sees the possibility of Arnold trying to sue to run again in 2010? In about 5 years this could become very interesting.
Arnold doesn't need it. He will not sue. How bright can he be anyway marrying a Kennedy???
Nothing against Arnold - but I'd like to see Americans start to look for Reps. outside the halls of power and money -
If groups of people would pool together and find "Americans" who still support the American culture in every way - That would be the best thing that could happen to this nation - cause our two party system stinks as it is - you can't tell the good guys from the bad anymore -
just my opinion - term limits will only work if the whole nation is made to do it - every state - every level -
As I understand it, the Governor can serve two consecutive 4 year terms. I don't think this will be a crisis, as Arnold present term is not a four year term.
Arnold = Nothing but power hungry liberal in REPUBLICAN clothing.
He will do anything and everhthing to stay as a GOVERNOR for 4 more years.
California: 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2002, 2006.
Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms
Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
• First elected: 2003
• Chair up for election: Tuesday 7 November 2006
• The current Governor is unaffected by the State's term limit
Thanks for the link, but I think that meant not affected in this election. He will be termed out eventually, it's just a matter of 2010 or 2014.
I take it to mean that he can serve two consecutive four year terms, and that this term doesn't count. I think he could be elected again in 2006 and 2010.
Do many ex-govenors go on to become senator? It seems like kind of a step down, especially after being governor of a big state like CA.
If at a recall election an officer is recalled, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the office shall be declared elected for the unexpired term of the recalled officer.
And Article 5, Section 2 of the Constitution:
No Governor may serve more than 2 terms.
So, Arnold's current term is his first term. Therefore, he can only stand for reelection in 2006.
I think ex-governors normally qualify to run for President, so that's what they would put their effort into. Senator is probably the highest office at the federal level that Arnold could ever aspire to, so he's somewhat of a different situation.
No need to be concerned. California will revert back to voting in a democrat.
Don't worry. Arnold will be President in 2010, (sarcasm).
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agreed
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