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In reply to the discussion: What exactly would need to happen for Trump to run for a 3rd (turd) time ? In terms of changing laws or getting a [View all]Eugene
(66,783 posts)Rump and allies just launched an all-out attack on the rule of law.
That attack on law firms is not just a shakedown, it's about
shutting uncooperative litigators out of the federal courts.
Option #2: The constitution means what our judges say.
They are also promoting the argument that the constitution only
blocks a third term after two consecutive terms.
Therefore, Rump could run while Obama would be disqualified.
The law means what they get their hand-picked judges say.
EDIT:
I almost forgot Option #3: Go full authoritarian and cancel elections.
In cases of authoritarian breakthrough, believe the autocrat.
He means what he says. Trust Rump to make good on his
promise to the Christian nationalists, that 2024 would be
the last election they'd have to fight.