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Ocelot II

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19. The opinion is by one Phillip Aaron Lacovara, who, per Google, seems professionally legit.

Sun Jun 4, 2023, 06:41 PM

Jun 2023

"He has served as counsel to the Watergate special prosecutor, deputy U.S. solicitor general and president of the D.C. Bar." https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/06/27/trump-insurrection-prosecute-nixon-pardon/ However, his spin is extraordinarily negative (he claims Biden is so unpopular that he is likely to lose the election in 2024 unless he does something extraordinary, and Harris is "faced with the prospect of a career-ending defeat partly of her own making" ). He doesn't seem to be overtly Trumpish or GOP, but he identified as "conservative" in a letter urging the speedy confirmation of Judge Ketanji Jackson to the Supreme Court. https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Letter-from-conservatives-endorsing-Jackson-to-SCOTUS%20(1).pdf

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Vice-President Obama for 2024? [View all] Willis88 Jun 2023 OP

Oh, FFS. It's stupid and it's not going to happen. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #1

+++Agree Diamond_Dog Jun 2023 #23

Variation on the Michael Moore prediction that the only way Democrats would win in 2020 betsuni Jun 2023 #31

Yes, and PJB has already stated that Kamala will remain on the ticket in '24.... DemocraticPatriot Jun 2023 #71

President Biden already has a running mate, & she is abundantly qualified Hekate Jun 2023 #2

Agreed. I don't want her replaced. Willis88 Jun 2023 #5

The opinion is by one Phillip Aaron Lacovara, who, per Google, seems professionally legit. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #19

oh ffs Celerity Jun 2023 #3

Heh. tanyev Jun 2023 #4

Obama wouldn't do it no matter how much you or we like the idea. Claustrum Jun 2023 #6

Technically he's not term-limited; the 22nd Amendment says "No person shall be *elected* Ocelot II Jun 2023 #10

Isn't the VP position still "elected" office? Claustrum Jun 2023 #12

The VP is an elected office but that's not how the amendment is worded - Ocelot II Jun 2023 #13

What about 12th amendment? Willis88 Jun 2023 #39

The 12th does not apply here. former9thward Jun 2023 #46

That's a highly dubious interpretation, and you'd be relying on the Supreme Court to decide it muriel_volestrangler Jun 2023 #76

I agree with this Willis88 Jun 2023 #77

Lol. BlackSkimmer Jun 2023 #7

Not a chance Progressive dog Jun 2023 #8

Why are you trying to erase our great VP Harris? mcar Jun 2023 #9

That would be the wrong takeaway Willis88 Jun 2023 #11

you have the wrong site in your bias link btw Celerity Jun 2023 #21

It is anti-Biden trash. Demsrule86 Jun 2023 #27

Sure mcar Jun 2023 #33

Again with the Kamala "The Invisible VP" Harris crap. betsuni Jun 2023 #14

Please, don't give Republicans any ideas. J_William_Ryan Jun 2023 #15

Why do people waste their time with things like this? brooklynite Jun 2023 #16

The 22nd amendment wouldn't prevent him from stepping in Ocelot II Jun 2023 #36

Will Trump pick Lincoln? H2O Man Jun 2023 #17

Thats funny . obnoxiousdrunk Jun 2023 #18

Constitutionally impossible, I think Stinky The Clown Jun 2023 #20

See post #10. The 22nd Amendment says nobody can be *elected* president more than twice. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #24

It is a ridiculous idea and Kamala Harris has done a good job. Demsrule86 Jun 2023 #28

Yes on both counts. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #29

Then the author is full of shite mcar Jun 2023 #35

But he's ineligible to be VP too Polybius Jun 2023 #48

No, the 22nd Amendment doesn't apply to VPs. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #52

I disagree Polybius Jun 2023 #53

The 22nd Amendment says specifically that nobody can be *elected* to the presidency Ocelot II Jun 2023 #54

If he's on the ticket and it wins in 2024, then he can't serve as VP because it counts as a 3rd time Polybius Jun 2023 #55

No, it doesn't. The ticket isn't the office. A22 does not refer to the VP at all. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #56

Yes, it does Polybius Jun 2023 #57

Show me where it does. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #59

See my edited comment with one link Polybius Jun 2023 #60

What's "Zippia" and how is it credible authority? Ocelot II Jun 2023 #66

The only Amendment that was ever nullified was the 18th Polybius Jun 2023 #73

that is actually incorrect Celerity Jun 2023 #25

This article suggests my theory is correct. Stinky The Clown Jun 2023 #43

Howzit hangin, 88? EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #22

yep, not a good number, nor is 14 Celerity Jun 2023 #30

In over 30 years of knocking around the intertubes EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #38

Swedish ice cream bars Celerity Jun 2023 #41

I wonder when '88' as nazi code first started spreading among adherents EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #42

Well spotted. Whatever it means, he got to 101 posts. Hekate Jun 2023 #69

They always overreach EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #75

It was a big sacrifice for Michelle when she was First Lady. LiberalFighter Jun 2023 #26

the article is referencing Barack, not Michelle (unless I misunderstand your reply) Celerity Jun 2023 #34

I think the point is that Michelle would likely not buy in. carpetbagger Jun 2023 #62

No blogslug Jun 2023 #32

Why would he? NH Ethylene Jun 2023 #37

Don't do it. keithbvadu2 Jun 2023 #40

Since President Obama has already served 2 terms as President, DemocraticPatriot Jun 2023 #44

It may be a bad idea but nothing in the Constitution prevents it. former9thward Jun 2023 #47

I presume he could serve 20 years as an SC Justice--- DemocraticPatriot Jun 2023 #50

What about this: Polybius Jun 2023 #51

The article relies on an opinion from Gary Nordlinger. former9thward Jun 2023 #61

PBO would make a great ambassador too, if he's willing FakeNoose Jun 2023 #67

If he needs to do that in order to win pinkstarburst Jun 2023 #45

ridiculous jcgoldie Jun 2023 #49

lmao why would Biden even need a hail mary? he's going to be fine in 2024. Beautiful Disaster Jun 2023 #58

So now Teh Democratic Establishment is going to "inspire" voting? betsuni Jun 2023 #63

++++ emulatorloo Jun 2023 #72

Idiotic shit like this is trotted out weekly now... MerryBlooms Jun 2023 #64

Not this shit again, and not Michelle either. Kamala Harris. FFS we can do it Jun 2023 #65

Not a good idea, cf. Putin carpetbagger Jun 2023 #68

I'm sorry ... this isn't a good idea FakeNoose Jun 2023 #70

CEO of the Messenger canetoad Jun 2023 #74

12th Amendment... Wounded Bear Jun 2023 #78

Oh FFS! niyad Jun 2023 #79

Why would a sitting President who is the clear favorite to be re-elected in 2024 lees1975 Jun 2023 #80