President Joe Biden - Kamala Harris Administration

[hog88]

And this introduces another twist to the Constitutional argument: Assuming the new Congress installs BO as VP, that would be with less than two years remaining. Given the restrictions, as stated, in the 12th and 22nd, would he be eligible?

These are important Constitutional issues we are resolving here, folks.

Thank goodness the newest member of SCOTUS will be seated by then.

 

[AM64]

All I know is if it were to happen, I am blaming you or praising you..depending on the outcome..lol

I think it's somewhat amusing to point out political actions and unintended consequences since we only elect "qualified" candidates. The funny part is that we don't even seem to have an official vetting service to prove that a candidate checks all the required boxes before his/her name goes on the ballot - including an appropriate security clearance. The best I've even had for an answer is that the parties do the vetting, but the parties are hardly unbiased. When questioned about Obama, the answer used to be "the people have spoken" so it no longer matters.

 

[Orangeburst]

I think it's somewhat amusing to point out political actions and unintended consequences since we only elect "qualified" candidates. The funny part is that we don't even seem to have an official vetting service to prove that a candidate checks all the required boxes before his/her name goes on the ballot - including an appropriate security clearance. The best I've even had for an answer is that the parties do the vetting, but the parties are hardly unbiased. When questioned about Obama, the answer used to be "the people have spoken" so it no longer matters.

Even the term "qualified" is subjective.

My issue with third party candidates is the belief that one candidate can tick all one's personal boxes. Why there are always "litmus" tests, and also do not consider that the Executive is just one branch. A staunch deficit hawk leader would just get steamrolled even with a good amount of Congressional support.

When you throw the stew together, the best outcome is the demise of such overbearing federalism and we should all be happy.

 

[85SugarVol]

And I agree with you about Michelle, if she is installed as VP Biden is toast within weeks.

As in before the midterms?

 

[RikidyBones]

If Biden is 25th'd Kamala picks her VP or does the majority ? I can't recall.

 

[85SugarVol]

If Biden is 25th'd Kamala picks her VP or does the majority ? I can't recall.

Yes

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

 

[EasternVol]

It's a compromise for those too chickenshit to go into the miltary

Chickenshit? LOL. The military is a good path for some but far from all. And anyway slavery is supposed to be illegal.

 

[BreatheUT]

It happens for other reasons...

Ever wonder why female collegiate gymnasts still look like they're 12?

Not all look 12.

 

[EasternVol]

The guy is a career POS but it still sad.

The scary part is who the hell is in charge. It’s clearly not him nor the VP so who is pulling the strings? The fact we have a situation like this that is clearly happening should scare the hell out of everyone. What if it has always been this way but we are finally seeing OZ behind the curtain? What if every president has been simply a public face and not the leader?

That's the $64K question. A lot asked the same when Reagan was in office. GHWB was the most common answer. But we know KH isn't the answer this time.

 

[Vol423]

That's the $64K question. A lot asked the same when Reagan was in office. GHWB was the most common answer. But we know KH isn't the answer this time.

$64K question? That's peanuts with today's inflation!

 

[hog88]

As in before the midterms?

Biden will stay in office mid-end of January.

 

[Grand Vol]

The 12th amendment prevents someone not eligible to be president from being VP.

Yeah, but I'd take Obama over the current clown in a heartbeat.

The "devil you know" kinda deal.

 

[headhunter15]

 

[Franklin Pierce]

EXCLUSIVE: Joe Biden’s College Recommendation Letter for Son of Hunter’s Chinese Business Partner

Andrew Stiles • April 6, 2022

President Joe Biden is facing yet another corruption scandal after Fox News reported that he wrote a college recommendation letter for the son of a Chinese oligarch in 2017. Even Sam Stein, the élite liberal editor of THE POLITICO, described the scandal as "a bad look for the president."

The Washington Free Beacon has exclusively obtained a copy of the letter Biden sent directly to Brown University president Christina Paxson on behalf of Chris Li, the son of Hunter Biden's shady Chinese business partner, Jonathan Li.

Enjoy!
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Biden's College Recommendation Letter for Son of Hunter's Chinese Business Partner - Washington Free Beacon

 

[StarRaider]

EXCLUSIVE: Joe Biden’s College Recommendation Letter for Son of Hunter’s Chinese Business Partner

Andrew Stiles • April 6, 2022

President Joe Biden is facing yet another corruption scandal after Fox News reported that he wrote a college recommendation letter for the son of a Chinese oligarch in 2017. Even Sam Stein, the élite liberal editor of THE POLITICO, described the scandal as "a bad look for the president."

The Washington Free Beacon has exclusively obtained a copy of the letter Biden sent directly to Brown University president Christina Paxson on behalf of Chris Li, the son of Hunter Biden's shady Chinese business partner, Jonathan Li.

Enjoy!
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Biden's College Recommendation Letter for Son of Hunter's Chinese Business Partner - Washington Free Beacon

That's Beeworthy Jerry Beeworthy!

 

[Grand Vol]

The 12th amendment. Last line of the preamble.

The 12th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

There's still a technical loophole there.

 

[0nelilreb]

Yeah, but I'd take Obama over the current clown in a heartbeat.

The "devil you know" kinda deal.

I believe you are still getting him now , just not in tittle .

 

[hog88]

There's still a technical loophole there.

Quit thinking like a lawyer. Grand LG

 

[Grand Vol]

Quit thinking like a lawyer. Grand LG

It's actually covered under the 12th Amendment as you stated... sort of:

But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States.

Which speaks to who can actually hold the office. The thing is, an argument could be made about a legal loophole... The 22nd speaks to the election of a President and Vice President. Constitutionally, Obama cannot run again.

"Elected to the office of the President and Vice President..."

It does not address whether or not a former President could be nominated and confirmed to the office of Vice President (in a Vice Presidential absence) since any vacancy is an act of the Senate. Which is a technicality since there is no election involved for that position.

Hypothetically, Joe could have had Kamala removed on day 2 of his Presidency, nominated Obama to fill in as his VP and it would go to the Senate for a confirmation, they turn around and either 25th Joe or he resigns and, Barack Obama becomes the 47th President of the United States.

Without ever being elected just like Gerald Ford. So, technically Obama could assume the office of President since he meets the Constitutional requirements to hold the position (35 years old, US citizen, 14 years a resident) but not having been elected. Hence, no violation of the 22nd Amendment since he wasn't elected to the office.

Now, I'm pretty positive the SCOTUS would intervene and have to rule on such a thing, but then they start talking about the "spirit" of the 12th and 22nd Amendments which opens up it's own can of worms.

 

[0nelilreb]

This is not a woman you want reporting on you if your are into some shady dealings , she’s very good at digging up the truth and reporting it .

 

[AM64]

Chickenshit? LOL. The military is a good path for some but far from all. And anyway slavery is supposed to be illegal.

Did you know that Switzerland has compulsory military service?

 

[AM64]

Fox that attacked congressman and others near Capitol had rabies, officials say

Poor fox probably contracted rabies from a rabid democrat.

 

[AM64]

Just when you think the stupid can't get stupider.

The White House confirmed Wednesday that illegal immigrants are being provided with electronic devices, notably cell phones, in an effort for the Biden administration to "track" and "check in" with them as they await immigration court proceedings.

Biden administration giving cell phones to illegal immigrants

 

[EasternVol]

Did you know that Switzerland has compulsory military service?

edit Yes, as do Israel and Singapore off the top of my head.