Posted on 01/17/2017 9:36:46 PM PST by Pilsner
So if Trump never takes the oath, for the whole four years, who is President? Either the President elect has to take the oath, or he doesn't. I think he has to. Until he does, whether the interval is 30 seconds, or 48 months, we do have an acting President. And for 30 second or so this Friday, it will be John Kerry.
Pilsner is a lager.
There’s a theory out there that Obama never took the real oath of office.
That the “So help me God.” was not said correctly or soemthing.
If you’ve watched one in the past you know:
1 - the VP takes oath first well before Noon
2 - the Prez takes oath just before noon
3 - you become prez without taking the oath - you just need to take the oath before you start executing the office. LBJ for example was prez the moment JFK died even though he waited a bit to take the oath.
I hoppily stand corrected.
But your screed is still weird.
Baloney. He becomes President at noon. The Constitution says he shall take an oath before entering on the EXECUTION of his office. It does not say that he does not become President until he takes the oath.
If you are serious, you are mentally ill.
“Pilsner is a lager.”
That’s why bourbon and gin exist. That way you don’t have to tell beers apart!
And WHEN is Kerry going to take the Presidential oath?
I see nothing in the requirements to suggest that Trump cannot take the oath just prior to noon.
You are over-thinking this.
Some tried to make a similar argument regarding the empty SC appointment — that Obama could do it in that moment between his official exit and Trump saying ‘I do’.
Kerry would have to be sworn in.
“So help me, God” is not in the Constitution.
Roberts tried to show off and recite the oath from memory, and then started co
rrecting him.self, interrupting Obama. Roberts screwed it up so badly that they redid it hours later.
Kerry has been sworn in as Secretary of State. He would not be President, but "shall act as President. 3 U.S. Code § 19(d)(1).
Exactly. Nowhere does it say he must already BE President to take the oath, or that the taking of the oath CAUSES him to become President. It is the arrival of Noon that does that.
Me neither. In fact, I seen no reason why it could not be taken any time after Congress certifies the Electoral College winner, and we have an official President elect.
But if Trump decides to wait until after noon on Friday, there will be an interval.
Trump will take the oath before noon. He will become President at noon.
You are a nutcase.
You have way too much time on your hands.
Really ?
Of course Mike Pence will not take the oath of office as Vice President until Donald Trump has taken the oath as President, so he will not be the acting President during the interval.>>> VP goes first just to avoid this situation.
“So help me, God” is not in the Constitution.
Roberts tried to show off and recite the oath from memory, and then started co
rrecting him.self, interrupting Obama. Roberts screwed it up so badly that they redid it hours later.>>> not the first or last thing roberts screwed up. who appointed that guy? oh Yeb’s bro wuss.
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