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intrepidity

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5. Ummm not sure....

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 1, 2024, 01:38 PM

Jul 2024

When it states the "only" requirements (age, natural born), that sort of precludes other disqualifiers and no doubt there is "settled law" (hah, forever more in quotes) on the matter.

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As part of his official duty, Biden should issue an executive order stating a convicted felon cannot serve as president [View all] Stinky The Clown Jul 2024 OP

But can an EO contradict the Constitution? intrepidity Jul 2024 #1

The Constitution is silent on this Stinky The Clown Jul 2024 #2

Ummm not sure.... intrepidity Jul 2024 #5

Correct Zeitghost Jul 2024 #6

scotus wouldnt be getagrip_already Jul 2024 #9

I like this. Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #3

Yep. Right after sentencing on July 11. Immune President Biden can sign an EO proclaiming: Justice matters. Jul 2024 #4

Maybe he can finesse it by stating intrepidity Jul 2024 #10

Fully OK with that. Justice matters. Jul 2024 #11

I mean he can sign any EO he likes, it doesn't mean he can enforce it. tritsofme Jul 2024 #7

K&R UTUSN Jul 2024 #8