Can we just run Obama in 2016?

[Drunken Irishman]

[SickOfTheOnePct]

1. No thanks

I love him as President, but eight years is enough for anyone.

[Rex]

2. Let me know when you find out...he has my vote.

For a third time.

[SummerSnow]

3. I think our President is ready to go.

[Agnosticsherbet]

4. No, Presidents are limited to two terms. Michelle could run, so there would be aont Obama in Office.

But I suspect she doesn't have the desire to do that.

[leveymg]

20. Yes. Draft Michelle.

Seriously. That's the solution.

[cui bono]

25. The question is...

solution to which problem?

[Agnosticsherbet]

31. To the problem with wanting President Obama to have a third term. His daughtes are too young

to run for office.

However, I don't think the whole draft thing is going to work.

[leveymg]

40. Hillary's many problems. n/t

[hunter]

21. I've no doubt she could handle the job.

But why would she want to?

[Agnosticsherbet]

32. I doubt she wants the job, but that is the only way to get a third term for Obama.

President Obama can not run again.

[SickOfTheOnePct]

35. Don't you think it's a bit insulting

to say that Barack Obama would really be the President if his wife were elected?

[Agnosticsherbet]

36. I did not say "Baack Obama." The only way to have a third term for a President named Obama

is to have his wife run.

She would be a damn good President, if she decided to take such a course.

Of course, people concerned with dynasties would not welcome such a run.

[SickOfTheOnePct]

37. Well, since she has had no terms

third term could only apply to one of them, and that would be him.

[Agnosticsherbet]

38. Read the original OP. The guy called for a third term for Obama, which is Constitutionally impossible

I pointed out that it was not allowed.

And as to the third term, Read "Joe Biden and Obama's third term."

What they talk about is a thid term for a party in power. Democats have done it only twice, other than FDR. Republicans four times.

So, if Hillary or any Democatic nominee gets elected it will be viewed historically as a third term.

By the way, this aticle is why I think that Republicans have a real shot at winning. Historically, Americans are relucatnt to give a party a third term.

[SickOfTheOnePct]

39. Nice try n/t

[Agnosticsherbet]

42. Nice denial. n/t

[WillowTree]

5. Actually, no. Sorry.

[MurrayDelph]

6. No, we can't, but

you can bet whoever gets the Repub nomination will be running against him.

[Journeyman]

7. Not even if you could pass an Amendment to rescind the 22nd Amendment. . .

As the 22nd would not have applied to President Truman, I surmise any rescinding Amendment would not apply to the President then sitting in office. President's play by the rules in effect when they enter the game.

[bigwillq]

8. No, thanks.

8 years is enough, imo. And this goes for all presidents, good and bad.

[Drunken Irishman]

9. C'mon, people. I'm not serious.

I know Obama can't run for reelection. Still, eight is not enough.

[bigwillq]

10. Eight is not enough?

Cool. Let's bring GWB back for eight more!

[joshcryer]

13. Bill Clinton would probably still be president.

[bigwillq]

17. No, thank you.

I, for one, do not want more than 8 years of any of these people.

[Drunken Irishman]

18. I don't think eight years is enough time to clean up half the shit Bush did.

Hopefully we elect someone who will finish the job Obama started.

[Drunken Irishman]

14. If he wants to run...

[Rex]

12. Shit.

Oh well. It still is a nice thought. I'd give him 12, but that is cruel and unusual punishment. The heart and mind probably cannot handle more than 8 years of non stop bullshit with some hurry up and wait moments.

[HipChick]

15. I'm going to be sad to see take off in the helicopter and Hilary

is going to have to earn my vote..

[fleur-de-lisa]

11. Ha! The pukes already believe he plans to run again, or simply takeover!

I'm with you, Irishman. I would vote for him again!

Shit, I might even join him in his illegal coup to retain power.

(in case this is necessary)

[HipChick]

16. illegal coup? I'd be right with you

right behind you fleur

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

19. I wish

It's said if Bill Clinton ran in 2000 he'd have been re-elected.

[ucrdem]

22. HRC will be needing a Secretary of State

and foreign policy is Obama's strong suit so maybe they can work something out?

Or maybe they already have?

[freshwest]

29. Nah, once you've been POTUS, the rest has little luster, I'm betting.

He's going to be renovating that mansion in Hawaii for a while and enjoying the family.

Obama has always operated knowing he has limited time to achieve his goals. He was always focused for the long term and it's why he got the Nobel Prize right away. They'd read his writings and heard what he had to say about Iran.

He's did what's right, no matter how it looks to those with venal interests. I have heard him recount how many days he has to get things done, especially since his reelection.

Remember the scene after he was sworn into office for his second term, and he turned and looked back to the crowd?

He said when asked why he was turning back to look, IIRC:

'I shall not see this again.'

[Jim Lane]

33. Beware the flames from the "Obama should be the next SCOTUS nominee" faction. (n/t)

[Jamaal510]

23. Michelle could run if she wanted to.

But yeah, if it were all up to me, this president would get some more time and WITHOUT the Republicans in Congress. He wasn't did justice to have most of his base stay home in non-presidential elections, and have most of his presidency handicapped by the R's. I routinely run into people (even a politics classmate of mine) who blame him for not doing things that the R's have kept him from doing.

[cui bono]

24. Oh please, no.

And no Clinton either. We've had enough of corporate rule.

[handmade34]

26. unfortunately...

he would have gotten enough done for 16 years if the Republicans hadn't fought him every step of the way...

I deeply admire and respect Barack Obama... he has put up with more abuse than any man should... he needs a rest

[JI7]

27. i would vote for him

[Joe Turner]

28. Still waiting for that hope and change

So no thank you and that goes double for Hillary. It's time to elect someone that stands for traditional Democratic values.

[bpositive]

30. Here's an idea

Pres Biden / vp Obama
or Hillary/ Obama

[SickOfTheOnePct]

34. Doubtful that it would withstand Constitutional challenge

The VP has to be eligible to be President.

[Doctor_J]

41. yeah, we've gone from 59 senators to 45 and 256 reps to 188

While he's been in office. Let's keep going!!!!