Posted on 04/14/2015 7:17:01 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
The title of a famous essay by Jonathan Swift and that of a Tuesday New Republic article by Brian Beutler each starts with “A Modest Proposal.” There are, however, many differences concerning the two pieces. One is that Swift’s was a satire, whereas Beutler’s is a fantasy. Another is that pretty much anyone who somehow took Swift’s proposal seriously would find it horrifying, while Beutler’s suggestion -- that the 2016 Democratic ticket should consist of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama -- will horrify mostly conservatives (and opponents of dynastic politics who already were upset over the prospect of a Hillary v. Jeb race).
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OK. Three questions:
1) What are the Constitutional qualifications for "eligibility to the office of President of the United States"?
2) How many ways are there for a person to become President?
3) Which of those ways is blocked by the XXII Amendment?
Obama could get back in if he became Speaker of the House, and the President and Vice President both resigned at the same time. Then he would be Acting President but could exercise all the powers of the office (and then some, as he does now).
I hope you can leave and soon.
Gas?? That seems extreme. Hanging’s good enough for them.
Not at all. The 22nd Amendment does not make anyone ineligible for the office of president. Only the 12th does, and if you are 35 or more years of age and natural born you are eligible.
The 22nd just says you cannot be elected to the office of president. You can still come into office by succession.
We have already bought a home in Colorado near our son and are trying to sell our home in California and get the Hell out of liberal lala land.
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