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MJ's avatar

I'm so thankful he's not eligible to be president.

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Chief Joe's avatar

What if he runs? Who is going to stop him? Is there an Electoral College Police Force I am unaware of? A Constitution Law Enforcement Federal & Legislative (CLEFT?).

The problem here is that we expect people to 'obey' the law. But we are currently unprepared when they don't obey the law. Unless they are low level drug dealers and DUIs.

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Stephanie Bamberger's avatar

As a naturalized citizen he is not eligible to be on any ballots for President. Article II, Section 1, Clause 5. Unlike the тАШdebateтАЩ about Cruz, McCain, George Romney, or Harris, this is absolutely clear. If a state were to include him (unlikely), a lawsuit to remove him would be successful.

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Chief Joe's avatar

A lawsuit? Really? How long will that take? I like your 'it's unconstitutional' stance, but that seems a bit optimistic, again you are counting on people to do the right thing, there isn't any Constitution Police Force.

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Stephanie Bamberger's avatar

It wouldnтАЩt take that long. A election lawsuit gets priority, especially when it involves names on a ballot.

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Chief Joe's avatar

Well. That's hopeful. But a lot of 'that could never happen' has happened recently, so I'm unsure how solid the 'that could never happen' ground is.

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