Some questions on Presidential succession

[AllegroRondo]

Bear with me a second, just for the sake of the argument.

Lets say the Repubs decide to run Cheney for President in 2008, and * as VP. While unusual, there is no prohibition in the Constitution.

Now, assuming they win, lets say about a month after swearing in Cheney decides to resign due to 'health reasons'. Plausible, he does have heart problems and all.

Could Bush assume the presidency again?

(We could switch this around and say Clinton runs for VP under someone elso if you like)

[shoelace414]

1. no

sucession bounced over anyone unable to be president, as it does for the cabinet politions where the person isn't native born american.

[Goldeneye]

2. Cheney could never carry an election

without bbv, blackwell and harris.

[PaganPreacher]

3. Yes.

In theory, Cheney could run with W as VP, win the election, then resign, putting W back in the White House.

Before 2000, some on the right were afraid that Clinton/Gore would do that very thing.

In real terms, that would be such a transparent kingmaking ploy (on either side), that millions of Americans would oppose it, and such a candidacy would be dead in the water.



The Pagan Preacher
I don't turn the other cheek.

[spartan61]

4. Actually yes and no.

The Constitution now says that a president can serve for 10 years, not 8 as so many believe. In other words, if someone who was VP, became president with only 2 years or less remaining as president, that former VP could run for office for two terms. However, if that person became president for more than two years, he/she could only run for one term. Ten years cannot be exceeded.