Could this happen??

[Havoc]

I don't feel like researching this but figured I'd see who might know the answer.

I know it wouldn't happen but with all the talk of Hillary as a possible running mate for Obama, my question is - What if he wanted Bill Clinton as a running mate? Would he be allowed to be vice-president even though he's served his maximum two presidential terms?

Yes, I know it won't happen, just curious. God I hope it's not Hillary. I think that would be just handing the election to McCain.

[Trent Lawless]

Want to hear a wishy-washy answer? Possibly, but not certain. If you want to read a more detailed explanation, here: www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/19/AR2006101901572.html

I think Obama will go for either Jim Webb from Virginia (to get the moderate vote and a guy from a swing state on the ticket) or Bill Richardson (to go after the Hispanic vote he's having trouble courting).

[majorbludd]

it is unclear if a two-term President could later be elected—or appointed—Vice President. Some argue[who?] that the Twenty-second Amendment and Twelfth Amendment bar any two-term President from later serving as Vice President as well as from succeeding to the presidency from any point in the United States Presidential line of succession. Others contend[who?] that while a two-term President is ineligible to be elected or appointed to the office of Vice President, he or she could succeed from a lower position in the line of succession which he or she is not excluded from holding. Others contend[who?] that the Twelfth Amendment concerns qualification for service, while the Twenty-second Amendment concerns qualifications for election. Neither theory has ever been tested, as no former President has ever sought the Vice Presidency, and thus, the courts have never had an opportunity to decide the question

[Chewey]

Webb or Richardson would make sense, but it certainly looks like Hillary is forcing Obama's hand. By stating that she's interested in the position of VP, it puts the burden on Obama to reject her as a VP candidate, which in turn would anger her supporters.

There are already women in Florida who have vowed to vote for McCain if Hillary were "cheated" out of the election by not seating all of the Florida delegates, so Obama is walking on his toes right now.

[Trent Lawless]

Good point. And honestly I think that's a good move for Obama. Nobody who's an Obama supporter is gonna throw their vote to McCain because of Clinton. The people who hate Hillary are McCain supporters by and large, anyway, so you're not alienating anybody. However, he'll bring in the Hillary supporters who are on the fence by putting her on the ticket.

Okay, Chewey changed my mind. It'll be Clinton.

[mft]

Personally, I think it would be interesting to see Hillary run as a third party candidate since she had such a strong showing. I think the vote would pretty much be 33%, 33%, 33% if all three ran.

Plus, in all honesty, the Dems really thru her under the bus. And even if she was vice-president, I doubt if she would be elected president after 8 years if that ABO (Anyone But Obama) guy wins

I think she should run third party. Man, that would be fun and polarizing all around!!!!

[Havoc]

Jun 4, 2008 18:08:19 GMT -5 Trent Lawless said:

Nobody who's an Obama supporter is gonna throw their vote to McCain because of Clinton.

Not true. I'm independent and am currently voting for Obama. I will vote for McCain if Clinton is Obama's VP.

[Trent Lawless]

You're in the minority. Trust me.

I'll amend this to say that maybe among independents, there's a case to be made for more folks like you being swayed. But of the people in the Democratic working-class demographic base in swing states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Missouri, etc. who may switch over to McCain over Obama, Clinton will be instrumental in bringing them back over. For whatever reason, they see her as one of them. And all Obama has to do is win one swing state that Kerry didn't, and boom, he's in. Ohio or Pennsylvania are my picks for that, maybe both.