Is there any way that President Bush could stay in office past his term limit ?

Question

Is there any legal way or national situation that a President of the United States could stay in power longer than 2 terms ?

Answer 1

No. Unless the Constitution is amended. That itself, will take an eternity. Both Houses will have to pass it with a 2/3 majority, and 2/3 of the States will have to vote in favour.

These current conditions (term limits), were made during Harry Truman's term, and took effect in 1953. Franklin Roosevelt was the first and looks likely to be the only President, who was elected for 4 terms.

If I am not mistaken, the only way a person can serve more than 8 years as President, is if he becomes President by succession and has less than 2 years to complete the term of the previous President. Thereafter, he can seek election in his own right and re-election.
Lyndon Johnson became President, with just under 14 months left of JFK's term. He won his first election as President in 1964 and could have served another term, if he contested and won, the 1968 elections.

In the same context, Gerald Ford could only serve 1 full term as President, if he had won the 1976 elections, as he had served out more than 2 years of Nixon's second term. He would be barred from seeking re-election in 1980, having served as President for 6 years or more.

Answer 2

Yes. The 22nd amendment only says that no one can be *elected* president more than twice. Bush could finish out his term, get elected to the house of representatives, become speaker of the house (second in line to the presidency), and both the pres and the vice pres at the time could die. Then Bush could be pres again.

Answer 3

The constituion only allows (2) terms for a President but then again Bush has never really paid any attention to the constitution so he may try.
He may also try to invade several other countries and declare himself Emporer of the World.
I'm already convinced he is the Anti-Christ so he can retain that title.

Answer 4

No way. However, we could make that possible, which would require a constitutional amendment. That is hard because it takes 67 votes in the senate and about 300 in the house, and the approval of 38 states. So, most likely, you cannot exceed 2 terms.

Answer 5

Actually, yes there is, but it would not be easy, nor likely. . .

First problem is that pesky 20th amendment to the constitution. which limits the president to two terms in office.

Second problem would be to have him win the election. . .

Given how long it takes to amend the constitution, It would be a very very very small chance. .

If I were a betting man, I would lay odd somewhere in the neighborhood of 250,000,000 to one. . you would have a much greater chance of winning the lottery. .

hope this helps

Answer 6

sure. The scheme is described as an emergency "continuity presidency," made necessary by the extraordinary circumstances and unique challenges of protecting the United States from the threat of international terrorism.

Answer 7

Nope. Quite being so paranoid. Soon Dick Cheney will be president and after that the CEO of Halliburton will rule the world! Hahaha. You liberals are priceless.

Here's the thing. Conservatives believe in the rule of law and would never support a coup as you describe.However, I have no doubt that liberals would have supported a "justified" coup for Bill Clinton.

Answer 8

no because the 22nd amemndment of the constitution of the uninted states, clearly says that a president may only serve 2 terms in office

Answer 9

No, his term is done and he will leave office 01/20/09

Answer 10

It was possible. Remember that F.D.R. was elected to 3 terms and the congress changed the law with the 22nd amendment.