I've heard in many discussions over the past few months or so that President Bush can possibly stay in the white house as our president during a time of war.
Is this true? If so, could this be why nothing is resolved yet?
Oh and even though I love open discussion, I don't want to hear about how great Bush is... that's not the topic of the question. Thanks.
2006-08-10 10:44:48 · 18 answers · asked by Karyn B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
For a president it's two CONSECUTIVE terms and you're done.. for now... that doesn't mean that he can't run again in another four years. Now isn't *that* scary?
2006-08-10 10:55:01 · update #1
Where I'm having problems with this, is that even though an amendment is there, that doesn't mean a darn thing. People's rights and constitutional regulations are getting stomped all over (abortion, gay marriage, must I go on?) So why couldn't there be a way for him to stay on? I'm not talking another election... I'm talking his butt just staying in office.
2006-08-10 10:57:16 · update #2
michael*: I'm not talking about voting for him again, I'm talking about him taking over. I've read the constitution... and I'm also very aware there is always a way to get around what it says, as everyone interprets it differently.
2006-08-10 11:02:28 · update #3
Oh and for those of you who are saying no, can you provide a source? I'm not finding any source that says he can't stay on during wartime.
2006-08-10 11:03:34 · update #4
No, the constitution is very clear on this matter. He can only serve two terms. In order for him to serve more there would have to be a clear amendment to the constitution. An executive order signed by him to allow him to stay in office, or a court decision which would set aside the constitutional law would lead to serious civil upheval unless of course we are actually fighting on our own soil, but the Union did have an election in 1864. No, Bush cannot continue in office legally past 2008 ... actually January 2009.
"The Twenty-second Amendment of the United States Constitution sets a term limit for the President of the United States, providing that "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once." Prior to the adoption of the amendment, the constitution set no limit on the number of presidential terms. The United States Congress proposed the amendment on March 21, 1947. It was ratified by the requisite number of states on February 27, 1951."
"George W. Bush is ineligible to be elected President again after his current term which is due to end 20 January 2009."
2006-08-10 11:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bush cant get elected again because a President can serve only 2 terms . There's is a good chance the the ignorance of people could lead to another Bush "Jeb " the presidents brother to take office . Currently the Governor of Florida the key state in the election last time around .
2006-08-10 10:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by Sid B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read you Constitution etc. The book says that the maximum is 2 terms. Frankly, would you vote for him again? What has changed since? There has been no improvements in the world. Just lies after lies out of bored politicians. Let us get someone else to sort it out or add more mess. So we can all play the world's favourite game: The "Blame Game". No one ever wants to admit it. We, are all responsible for what is going on in this world. Our destiny is linked. Now, think of it... Over and Out.
2006-08-10 10:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Article 2 of the US Constitution limits Presidential terms to 4 years and the 22d amendment has no exceptions to the two election limit.
2006-08-10 10:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless the constitution is amended. I know the truth tends to spoil that Kool Aid but keep drinking it!
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You must have been absent or high that day in social studies. It's two terms, period. Unfortunately, he can't run again in 2012. Ladies and gentlemen, the future of the left in our country! We shouldn't have any problems.
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You want a source. Look at the constitution you idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-10 10:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by Nuke Lefties 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have an extremely unusual thought approximately what purpose of a conflict ought to be. Bush began a conflict and not utilising a sparkling an recent probability to the U. S.. He replaced US foreign places coverage to enable us to attack a rustic and not utilising a sparkling and recent probability. He threw out the Powell doctrine and this replaced into whilst he had Powell on his artwork stress. in simple terms by using fact Regan had a conflict with Grenada and in basic terms had 18 casualties would not make him a extra suited conflict time President than FDR.
2016-10-01 22:14:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Bush can not remain president even in time of war. That would be against the Constitution.
2006-08-10 10:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Uh, no. Elections will happen whether or not we're "at war". Unless he suspends the Constitution during this term, which unfortunately seems somewhat likely, he's gone in 2008.
2006-08-10 10:51:11 · answer #8 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Two terms and then you're done. Thank god for the22nd Amendment.
2006-08-10 10:53:09 · answer #9 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no constitutional authority for him to remain president; some people fear that wouldn't stop him, but that remains to be seen.
2006-08-10 10:52:10 · answer #10 · answered by Xymon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋