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Equinox Moon

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2. I don't think they need a law degree,

Reply to ginnyinWI (Original post)

Tue May 16, 2017, 07:26 PM

May 2017

but I get your point about some educational requirements.

Senator Franken is a good example, he is not an attorney and his work on the judiciary committee is amazing.

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a new law I'd like to see regarding Presidential candidates... [View all] ginnyinWI May 2017 OP

Not necessarily a law degree, but some background in government. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #1

I don't think they need a law degree, Equinox Moon May 2017 #2

Congress cannot add requirements GulfCoast66 May 2017 #4

True, but the parties could establish some standards for nominees. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #10

We have too many lawyers in government. white_wolf May 2017 #3

Like our own version of Merkel. nt ProudLib72 May 2017 #5

Yes! Agreed! Equinox Moon May 2017 #6

Uh, no. n/t demmiblue May 2017 #7

Truman didn't even graduate from high school. It's not just about a degree. LisaM May 2017 #8

tax returns and birth certificates (just to diffuse further birther movements) Takket May 2017 #9