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In reply to the discussion: Vice-President Obama for 2024? [View all]former9thward
(33,424 posts)No offense to Mr. Nordlinger but he is a part time poly sci prof. There is nothing in his background to indicate he is an expert in constitutional law. So his opinion is as good as anyone here.
And his opinion is:
For example, a vice president must be at least 35 years old, and they must be born in the United States, just as a President must follow these requirements. Nordlinger said this likely applies to term limits as well.
"If anyone tried this," he said. "It would for sure end up at the Supreme Court. Because thats who decides conflicts within the constitution.
Wow, really? Cases go to the Supreme Court? I never would have guessed. Yes, I am sure it would go to the SC. And I think it is not likely that it applies to term limits. Say whatever you want about the court but it does not like to overturn political judgments no matter the party. And it is very likely it would not overturn the selection of a major party's choice for VP.