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Is this possible?: Re: President to Vice President?
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Well, in the absence of the "Wise and Noble Scribe" My answer would be "Yes," BUT... Per the 22nd Amendment, the individual would only be able to serve as President for a maximum of two years, if the President were to resign or die. According to the 22nd Amendment, a President may serve a maximum of 10 years (two 4-year terms plus two years, if he/she assumes the presidency on the death or resignation of a President - meaning if they came into the office as a VP). So, legally, an ex-President who served two 4-year terms (someone like Bill Clinton) would definitely be constitutionally eligible to serve as Vice-President, since he/she could stand in as President, if needed, for two years. That's my take on it, but the Supreme Court might disagree. -- posted by Brian Tubbs
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Brian Tubbs
, I'll take my shot at this. I would say that a definitive opinion from the Supreme Court would be needed, as they would probably look at similar laws, statutes, precedents for a more authoritative interpretation. But, failing that....
