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DemocraticPatriot

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50. I presume he could serve 20 years as an SC Justice---

Sun Jun 4, 2023, 08:47 PM

Jun 2023

is that too little? I suppose we would prefer someone in their late 30s...

He is now 61 or 62--

but it doesn't matter anyway, there appear to be no likely openings for many years---

unless we get lucky and some rightwing justice walks in front of a bus---

Maybe I should reconsider my options, and work towards becoming a bus driver...

PS Yes, there is nothing to prevent him from becoming VP,
but what is the point of that ?

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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