Summary
Rep. Daniel Goldman plans to introduce a resolution clarifying that the Constitutionās two-term limit for presidents applies even if terms are non-consecutive, aiming to close any perceived loophole after Donald Trump joked about seeking a third term.
While unlikely to advance under Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, Goldmanās resolution underscores Democratsā concerns over Trumpās repeated comments about serving beyond two terms, which some view as āanti-democratic and authoritarian.ā
Goldman urges bipartisan support to uphold the 22nd Amendment, amid fears that some Republicans might not view Trumpās statements as mere jokes.
The 14th amendment approach did have some legitimate issues with it. If it worked, then I am convinced Abbott would have invoked some bullshit āBiden is creating an invasion at the borderā excuse to remove Biden from the ballot. Thatās why the decision ended up unanimous.
The 22nd amendmentās text is a whole lot clearer, and far less subject to interpretation. I can see a State saying āI donāt even need the Supreme Court to weigh in on this oneā. And if it does come up with some tortured logic, I can see a State telling it to go to hell, because the one thing it canāt
focusdo is rewrite the Constitution.deleted by creator