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former9thward

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17. 22nd Amendment says "elected".
Sun Sep 23, 2012, 10:27 PM
Sep 2012

No one can be "elected to the office of President" more than twice. It says nothing about the VP and if the VP takes over he is not being "elected" to the office of President.

That would be awesome Laurajr Sep 2012 #1
I sure hope so bluestateguy Sep 2012 #2
Sounds like a plan! get the red out Sep 2012 #3
LOL ...that will kill off what's left of the angry old racist misogynist white guys for sure. L0oniX Sep 2012 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Sep 2012 #38
That would be a dream come true. When she dropped out in 2008 Auntie Bush Sep 2012 #5
You and me both, Auntie Bush. All us older(ish) women should write and beg. nolabear Sep 2012 #6
I would like that. 4lbs Sep 2012 #7
Elizabeth Warren 2016! n/t antigop Sep 2012 #8
Elizabeth hasn't sold out American workers -- Hillary has sold them out n/t antigop Sep 2012 #12
If (and that is a big if) she wins the senate, she needs to stay there graham4anything Sep 2012 #20
Nope, Elizabeth 2016 -- not Hillary. n/t antigop Sep 2012 #23
Stop sabatoging Warren's senate hopes...(if you actually value her as an asset to the party) graham4anything Sep 2012 #41
I'm not sabotaging Warren's campaign ---LOL antigop Sep 2012 #44
the saboteurs are the ones who keep bringing up this Hillary nonsense before we even win in 2012. antigop Sep 2012 #46
instead of attacking me, how about addressing DLC Hillary's statements on outsourcing? n/t antigop Sep 2012 #47
It's funny... liberalmuse Sep 2012 #52
it's funny how Hillary supporters won't address HER OWN WORDS on outsourcing N/T antigop Sep 2012 #59
This one is my favorite Politicalboi Sep 2012 #126
democrats winning is the only thing I care about, Mitt & any repub will not get you what u want graham4anything Sep 2012 #55
still haven't addressed Hillary's OWN words on outsourcing, have you?If this is a Hillary 2016 antigop Sep 2012 #57
you won't get it, but graham4anything Sep 2012 #76
outsourcing is NOT A TRIVIAL WEDGE ISSUE to the thousands of workers who have lost their jobs. antigop Sep 2012 #78
the workers here need to be RETRAINED for new jobs(more education) graham4anything Sep 2012 #88
I'm sorry you won't get it...but training doesn't matter if they keep outsourcing jobs. nt antigop Sep 2012 #89
there are plenty of engineers and IT people who have lost their jobs to outsourcing antigop Sep 2012 #91
I wholeheartedly agree with you.. OhioChick Sep 2012 #120
What are these "new jobs" you speak of? OhioChick Sep 2012 #121
but thanks for the kick so more people can read HER OWN WORDS ON OUTSOURCING n/t antigop Sep 2012 #92
outsourcing is a big issue.. former BAIN workers on the agenda at dem convention antigop Sep 2012 #93
Obama campaign thinks it's a big enough issue to run ads against Romney's outsourcing antigop Sep 2012 #97
And Obama is running those ads here in Ohio because it's NOT a wedge issue OhioChick Sep 2012 #122
Really?!?! ChromeFoundry Sep 2012 #123
sad, isn't it? to call outsourcing a "trivial wedge issue"? antigop Sep 2012 #124
I am sorry you don't think a human being living in China is equal to a person in the US graham4anything Sep 2012 #134
I'm sorry if you and Hillary don't support American workers antigop Sep 2012 #138
A strong world economy= a strong US economy. We are all one graham4anything Sep 2012 #148
Americans with decent jobs = strong US economy...sorry if that is lost on you and Hillary n/t antigop Sep 2012 #149
but keep it up...Obama campaign is running ads against Romney's outsourcing.... antigop Sep 2012 #150
thanks for the kick again....n/t antigop Sep 2012 #152
If outsourcing is a "trivial wedge issue", why is Obama running ads against Romney's outsourcing? nt antigop Sep 2012 #139
thanks for the kick so more people can find out the true Hillary n/t antigop Sep 2012 #142
yes, truly sad indeed. n/t antigop Sep 2012 #140
The Cheaters -- Obama for America TV ad antigop Sep 2012 #128
they've got nothing else to offer, ChromeFoundry...can't address Obama's ads and the antigop Sep 2012 #141
Think long term! colorado_ufo Sep 2012 #61
No...Hillary's statements on outsourcing are a real problem for her. Elizabeth 2016. n/t antigop Sep 2012 #62
With running mate Deval Patrick or Martin O'Malley Freddie Sep 2012 #9
DLC Hillary sold out the American worker. antigop Sep 2012 #10
I'm tired of hearing bush and clinton and the like. go home. roguevalley Sep 2012 #22
I like the sounds of that skeewee08 Sep 2012 #11
If she can beat Brother Jeb, more power to her. McCamy Taylor Sep 2012 #13
My vision: She and Biden switch roles nobodyspecial Sep 2012 #14
Bill would make a great VP. Lint Head Sep 2012 #15
He's ineligible Ter Sep 2012 #16
22nd Amendment says "elected". former9thward Sep 2012 #17
You are correct! He can be VP. Lint Head Sep 2012 #18
No he can't... But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President.... PoliticAverse Sep 2012 #33
Yes, he can. former9thward Sep 2012 #56
Ne, he can't -- 22nd Amendment markpkessinger Sep 2012 #104
No as explained in another post that amendment uses the word "elected". former9thward Sep 2012 #111
According to the 22nd Amendment, he is absolutely constitutionally ineligible Ter Sep 2012 #125
But he is not constitutionally ineligible. former9thward Sep 2012 #127
The 22nd Amendment made him constitutionally ineligible Ter Sep 2012 #145
You continue to ignore the word "elected". former9thward Sep 2012 #147
You tell me how he becomes VP without getting elected Ter Sep 2012 #154
The amendment says "elected to the office of President" former9thward Sep 2012 #157
True, but since VP has the exact same constitutional requirements.... Ter Sep 2012 #162
Hillary shall win, and beat Jeb Bush in 2016 and Dems forever after graham4anything Sep 2012 #19
I agree with you bevb Sep 2012 #146
I think it is highly unlikely given she's already said no multiple times davidpdx Sep 2012 #21
The wishful glee of some is almost amusing if it wasn't so naive. randome Sep 2012 #25
She looks fabulous Mojorabbit Sep 2012 #30
I have to agree she looks tired and out of shape adigal Sep 2012 #68
I love her new do Mojorabbit Sep 2012 #102
She looks old??????? Beacool Sep 2012 #34
This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Sep 2012 #39
Not MY crappy, sexist comment. Political reality. randome Sep 2012 #43
uh huh obamanut2012 Sep 2012 #49
Hey Bea! Jennicut Sep 2012 #66
Hi, Jenny!!! Beacool Sep 2012 #71
I have been crazy busy. Jennicut Sep 2012 #75
Good for you!!! Beacool Sep 2012 #110
Given enough time, we all of us often fail to hide our biases. LanternWaste Sep 2012 #72
I'm fifty four. I text faster than my daughters. I push elevator buttons with my foot. randome Sep 2012 #74
I'm afraid I didn't make any presumptions specific to any one person LanternWaste Sep 2012 #83
Well I wouldn't say she look old davidpdx Sep 2012 #40
Hillary does not "look old," she looks great obamanut2012 Sep 2012 #48
I agree completely that it's unfair. randome Sep 2012 #54
She doesn't look old, but she looks tired... Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #106
If we could somehow combine Warren's looks with Clinton's personality, we'd really have something! randome Sep 2012 #107
Warren's looks? Beacool Sep 2012 #113
I'd say the same applies to most of us here on DU. randome Sep 2012 #114
Well, you are entitled to your opinion. Beacool Sep 2012 #115
What is she going to say, she is running for president in 4 years? Cosmocat Sep 2012 #69
She is next in line for the party? davidpdx Sep 2012 #130
Cause she is Cosmocat Sep 2012 #131
The person who gives the convention keynote speech is widely considered 'next in line'. randome Sep 2012 #132
LOL Cosmocat Sep 2012 #137
If the primary is a coronation then why have it at all? davidpdx Sep 2012 #133
You are all over the place Cosmocat Sep 2012 #136
So know you are getting this by smelling tea leaves? davidpdx Sep 2012 #144
they are doing the same thing they did in 2008 and they helped her lose the primary n/t antigop Sep 2012 #151
truly amazing, david, isn't it? The cheerleaders seem to be rather desperate, don't they? n/t antigop Sep 2012 #143
Um, I'm going to go "no comment" on that one davidpdx Sep 2012 #155
I wonder if her memoirs are going to include her statements supporting outsourcing? n/t antigop Sep 2012 #24
She is President Obama's SOS obamanut2012 Sep 2012 #50
How about addressing her statements on outsourcing? n/t antigop Sep 2012 #51
Address how that pertyains to the 2012 Presidential Election? obamanut2012 Sep 2012 #53
The OP is about the 2016 election. The OP brought up 2016. n/t antigop Sep 2012 #60
Would that there were at least one pure and righteous progressive with whom I agree with on every it LanternWaste Sep 2012 #73
Congratulations to all those who think outsourcing is OK. n/t antigop Sep 2012 #77
Pointing out Hillary's OWN WORDS ON OUTSOURCING doesn't make anyone a "dogmatist" n/t antigop Sep 2012 #79
I agree it doesn't make you a dogmatist. randome Sep 2012 #80
yes, outsourcing does matter to enough people to make a difference. antigop Sep 2012 #82
and thanks for the kick so everyone can read HER OWN WORDS on outsourcing n/t antigop Sep 2012 #84
Again, congratulations on finding a candidate with whom you agree with on every positions. LanternWaste Sep 2012 #86
The Dems considered outsourcing a big enough issue at the convention. antigop Sep 2012 #95
but thanks for the kick so more people can read HER OWN WORDS ON OUTSOURCING n/t antigop Sep 2012 #96
Obama runs campaign ads against Romney's outsourcing at Bain antigop Sep 2012 #98
You made your point. randome Sep 2012 #99
the OP is about the 2016 election. I didn't start it. n/t antigop Sep 2012 #100
but thanks for the kick so more people can read HER OWN WORDS ON OUTSOURCING n/t antigop Sep 2012 #81
I believe that Hilary is pretty good, and if she were to run I would vote for her, R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2012 #26
Yes. n/t antigop Sep 2012 #27
Who would you lke to see run against Jebbie? R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2012 #28
I don't know if he's interested in another run for President, but if he's not, Volaris Sep 2012 #29
Whomever run on the Dem ticket R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2012 #63
I sure hope she runs, the Repukes don't have anyone that can beat her. OverBurn Sep 2012 #31
Think the candidates will be something like Mkap Sep 2012 #32
Only Biden and those in his circle thinks that he has a chance in 2016. Beacool Sep 2012 #65
It will either be Julian Castro or someone not on your list. randome Sep 2012 #67
Easy win. truthisfreedom Sep 2012 #35
I don't think that Hillary wants to deal with that question at the moment. Beacool Sep 2012 #36
Sounds great to me... gopiscrap Sep 2012 #37
It would be great Franker65 Sep 2012 #42
isn't it absolutely AMAZING that DLC Hillary supporters won't address her outsourcing statements? antigop Sep 2012 #45
Woohoo; LOVE IT! Remmah2 Sep 2012 #58
I supported Obama in 2008, but I'll support Hillary in 2016 if she runs. phleshdef Sep 2012 #64
I'd be volunteering...where do I sign up? n/t MrsBrady Sep 2012 #70
Hilary has not performed admirably in her current post and that's a huge understatement. Ash_F Sep 2012 #85
I'll be excited to see it, but can we PLEASE concentrate on 2012 first? Blue_Tires Sep 2012 #87
Too bad Hillary voted for Iraq war... windowpilot Sep 2012 #90
Yes, I could only support someone who supports peace. cpwm17 Sep 2012 #109
Hope so DerelictDeminGA Sep 2012 #94
this would be awesome! samsingh Sep 2012 #101
God bless her, but she's TOO OLD. maxsolomon Sep 2012 #103
the Warren groupie above didn't realize that Liz is just about the same age as Hillary graham4anything Sep 2012 #116
It wasn't irrelevant when Reagan was senile. maxsolomon Sep 2012 #117
alzheimer's can strike 50 yr olds graham4anything Sep 2012 #118
Hillary or an incompetent? Those aren't the options. maxsolomon Sep 2012 #156
You've pretty much called everyone who hasn't agreed with you a "Warren groupie" davidpdx Sep 2012 #158
Nobody ever rules out anything but only a fool announces 5 years early (or an also ran). graham4anything Sep 2012 #159
Michelle Obama said she would never run davidpdx Sep 2012 #160
definitely a viable candidate, but I will wait until 2016 and see who else is running .. olddad56 Sep 2012 #105
No to a former first lady as our first woman president. I respect Hillary, but hope she doesn't run. Dems to Win Sep 2012 #108
No matter how beloved someone is, there comes a time when it's out with the old and in with the new. randome Sep 2012 #112
I will happily cast my vote for Hillary in 2016 if she runs! NYC Liberal Sep 2012 #119
Ok, good and bad DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #129
I agree with 95% of what you say but in 2016 a seemingly centrist will be needed to win graham4anything Sep 2012 #135
I voted for her for Senator, but voted for Obama HockeyMom Sep 2012 #153
All that dreadful DU sexism from 2008 ... JoFerret Sep 2012 #161
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