At first glance, the wording seems straightforward.Barack Obama has already been elected president twice:
2008
2012
Under the plain language of the amendment, he cannot be elected a third time. Politics(Left)
For most constitutional scholars, this settles the matter.
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Why Do Some People Think There Is a Loophole?
The debate exists because the amendment specifically says: ExecutiveBranch
“elected”
It does not explicitly say:
“serve.”
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This distinction has led some legal commentators to argue that the Constitution may prohibit being elected more than twice without necessarily preventing someone from becoming president through another constitutional mechanism. ConstitutionalLaw & Civil Rights
This interpretation has generated interesting academic debates, although it remains highly controversial.
His unprecedented four elections prompted Congress and the states to adopt the 22nd Amendment.
Its purpose was to prevent any future president from accumulating too much executive power over an extended period.
