George W. Bush isn't eligible to be elected for a third term as President, but could he theoretically be elected as a Senator, Representative or Governor (or any public office) after he leaves the White House? Up till now ex-Presidents took a role as "elder former statesman" and went on the speaking circuit but since Bush isn't that old so wouldn't it be possible for him to be elected in a different office? Apart from Bill Clinton ex-Presidents usually were at retirement age when leaving office. Bill Clinton didn't seek election in a different office but he has a chance of becoming the first ever "First Lord" of the USA (even though that isn't an official function in the US Government) if his wife becomes the next President.
2007-11-27 13:07:58 · 12 answers · asked by tinus42 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Why the HELL would you want that!?
2007-11-27 13:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by Hartford Whalers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not a theoretical question to be able to chose to run for a lower office if he wishes. I doubt that once you have attained the status of the presidency that they would even want to serve in a lower capacity. As all formaer presidents are still address as Mr President. What would they be called Mr President Senator? I'm not real sure about the (First Lord) if President Clinton, happen to come back to the White House
2007-11-27 13:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by ej3dval1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
William Howard Taft served on the U.S. Supreme Court for several years after leaving office. But that's not an elected position. I don't know of any Presidents who held an elected office after the Presidency.
2007-11-27 14:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by soupisgoodfood 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure. just because they were president dosent mean that their career is over. Remember, most presidents are older by the time they get out of office, so its about retirement for them. One of the presidents (maybe Harry Truman but don't quote me on that) became a representitive after their presidency.
2007-11-27 13:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by fluorine DX4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but i don't think anyone who had become a president would like to be demoted at the same time lastly remembered as something lower than being the president.
...this would apply to most people.
2007-11-27 13:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by jace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-11-27 13:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by American Dissenter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you seriously asking that question. of course he is not, as no other president is , eligible to run for office again. he will publicly speak blah blah blah and write a book or two. Just like the rest of them... and so it goes.
2007-11-27 13:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by J C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He can, but won't. I would expect him to live off his pension, as I would any former President.
2007-11-27 13:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think he should become president of Iraq.
2007-11-27 13:18:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. However, I believe he and Condi will go on a worldwide tour and enjoy themselves.
2007-11-27 13:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by john c 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes he can but he won't becuase he can make more money and relax more out of office
2007-11-27 13:12:10 · answer #11 · answered by sam a 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋