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DallasNE

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6. 14th Amendment, Article 3

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu Oct 5, 2023, 10:38 PM

Oct 2023

Trump would face the same hurdle for Speaker as for President. If it wasn't clear before today's breaking news it sure is now. Trump cannot hold any federal office, period.

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'Break the glass moment': Claire McCaskill on a Trump Speakership - All In - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 OP

He's not an elected representative, I don't think he could pass the security clearance Walleye Oct 2023 #1

Time to vote out all of these right wing clowns. Initech Oct 2023 #2

They are doing nothing to help their constituents, they only answer to a constituent of one. Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #4

Their allegiance is not to America. Their allegiance is to Vladimir Putin. Initech Oct 2023 #7

Well, their allegiance is to an aspiring authoritarian whose allegiance is to Vladimir Putin Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #8

he'd be 3rd in line for the presidency MadameButterfly Oct 2023 #3

That is a very real fear, he's been outspoken about his plans to replace democracy with himself Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #5

Actually second in line, after the Vice President. colorado_ufo Oct 2023 #11

.... Duppers Oct 2023 #13

My first thought was that as third in line to the presidency BadgerMom Oct 2023 #14

14th Amendment, Article 3 DallasNE Oct 2023 #6

Agreed, the 14th Amendment, Article 3 is the official and TFG-ending reason Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #9

He might end up having to surrender ... again... the House Speakership if he "wins" 4lbs Oct 2023 #10

Thank you. Not that the Republicans know or care, this is just another bid to cause more chaos Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #12