william jefferson clinton for vp?

sean92128 · #1 Feb 28, 2008, 09:43 PM

Constitutionally, can a former 2 term president run or serve as vice president? Does the presidential succession have some bearing on this. Thank you in advance

tomder55 · Feb 29, 2008, 02:02 AM

no he cannot .To be VP means that you meet the criteria for being President . The 22nd Amendment prohibits him from being the President again. But that alone doesn't completely answer it because the amendment only says he could not be elected again. You have to take it in combination with the 12th Amendment which states : But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States.

There is reasonable debate on this interpretation of the 2 Amendments taken together and it has not been tested in court. However ;it is clear to me that the original intent of the 22nd Amendment was to prevent someone from serving more than 2 terms or 10 years ( in the case of a VP becoming President mid-term) .

sean92128 · Feb 29, 2008, 07:10 AM

Thanks, good answer.... I assume that Clinton would be able to run for Congress, theoretically, what would happen if he was 3rd in line and something happened to the pres and the veep?

tomder55 · Feb 29, 2008, 07:23 AM

He cannot assume any position in the line of succession . However you are correct that if he checked his ego at the door he could become a Representative . That actually has precedence. John Quincy Adams served 17 years in the House after his Presidency ended. Also William Howard Taft became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after he served as President .

I have heard rumors that Bill Clinton covets Sec.General of the UN but it is not likely he will ever get that appointment .

N0help4u · Mar 1, 2008, 08:44 PM

I heard the stories that some Democrats would like him to head the U.N.
If Hillary did become Pres I am sure they would find a way.

magprob · Mar 1, 2008, 09:18 PM

They need to give him something to do. I can't imagine him loafing around the White House all day liquored up and in the mood for some hoochie coochie.

N0help4u · Mar 1, 2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by magprob

They need to give him something to do. I can't imagine him loafing around the White House all day liquored up and in the mood for some hoochie coochie.

uh nah
It's Hillary's turn to do the blue dress thangy!

Wondergirl · Mar 1, 2008, 09:31 PM

And she won't be able to adequately answer the red phone at 3 a.m. if she's all stressed out wondering where Bill is at that hour of the morning.

N0help4u · Mar 1, 2008, 09:32 PM

I don't think she cares WHERE Bill is

Wondergirl · Mar 1, 2008, 09:36 PM

Probably true enough.

At least he is quiet again and not messing up her campaign any more.



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