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Should Barack Obama be constitutionally eligible to run for president again?

This question stems from debates on democratic choice.Term limits restrict popular sovereignty. I want a constitutional, not political, answer.

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By Trisha Answered 1 month ago

From my experience, the constitutional answer is straightforward: Barack Obama is not eligible to run again under the Twenty-Second Amendment. I have seen debates framing this as a democratic limitation, but constitutionally the rule is clear and categorical. I would recommend separating political desirability from constitutional validity, as only a constitutional amendment could change this outcome.

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