Can we elect a president more than twice?
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limeaide (
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August 7th, 2009
I know the law is two consecutive terms, but what if President A served two consecutive terms, then President B served a Term. Would President A be able to run for office again?
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Not since the Republicans reacted in an ex post facto fashion to Roosevelt’s terrifying (for them) success.
The law is NOT “two consecutive terms”. The law is “two terms”, consecutiveness is irellevant.
I’m sure you’re wondering if George W Bush can be re-elected ;)
@MrItty This is why I asked the question. I guess I should’ve not said “I know” the law is two consecutive terms.
The US Constitution says no.
Two terms maximum. GW Bush can’t run again next election.
He probably thinks he can. He thinks he is above the constitution.
Well, joke/word (your call) has it, our esteemed Governor Arnold Schwartzenneger fancies the Presidency and has aides and probably his Hollywood agents running amok the Congressional Halls trying to stir up support for a Constitutional Amendment (he is not native born) to give him a shot at his dream. Anything is possible (except California ever getting out of the budget deficit created during TheTerminators two terms).
I am not a supporter or Conan the Republican, but the budget deficit is not his fault.
California has taken a big hit during the worldwide financial crisis.
a president can serve a maximum of 10 years. To reach the max you would have to be a vice prez and fill the spot of presidency in the event that the president can no longer fill the spot with 2 years or less left to go in that presidency. then get elected to serve as president for another 2 terms.
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