Elections for the post of President in America are to be held on November 5. Democratic and Republican parties are face to face. After President Joe Biden withdrew from the election race, Vice President Kamala Harris has intensified the campaign. However, the Democratic Party has not yet declared its candidate. This time the fight in the American elections is not considered easy. It has been claimed in many surveys that Donald Trump is continuously gaining ground. In such a situation, it is possible that the Democratic Party may change its strategy to defeat Trump and may make Barack Obama the Vice Presidential candidate.
In America, the 12th Amendment of the Constitution is opening the way for Barack Obama to contest for the post of Vice President. However, the final decision has to be taken by the party. Kamala Harris’s chances of becoming the presidential candidate have increased. Within 36 hours of Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential election, Kamala has secured the majority for nomination from the Democratic Party. Kamala has so far received the support of more than 1976 delegates out of 4 thousand for her presidential candidature. Kamala wrote on X, ‘I am proud to have received the necessary support to become my party’s candidate. In the next few months, I will travel across the country and talk to Americans on every issue. I am confident that I will unite my party and the country and defeat Trump.
The fight is not easy for the Democrats?
Kamala Harris has also spoken to former US President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Hillary praised Kamala and gave her her support. Now, between August 1-7, the Democrats will hold the first round of voting for the nomination.
Kamala is a direct attacker on opposition candidate Donald Trump in election rallies. However, this fight is not considered easy. This is the reason why the Democratic Party will not shy away from playing a new trick to defeat Trump. Actually, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) will be held from August 19 to August 22. During this time, Kamala is most likely to be selected as the Democrat candidate. But what will be the party’s strategy regarding the Vice President? Is Barack Obama eligible? Does the US Constitution allow a twice elected President to become Vice President?
Barack Obama is seen active
According to media reports, Barack Obama is seen active in the US elections. He played an important role in Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the electoral fray. Earlier he had supported Biden. Barack also participated in a fund-raising event for Biden and supported him. Now Obama is seen openly supporting Kamala.
Will Barack become the Vice Presidential candidate?
Due to the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, Barack Obama cannot be the Democratic candidate for President again. This amendment, approved in 1951, states that no person can be elected to the post of President more than twice. Since Obama served two terms as President from 2009 to 2017, he is not constitutionally eligible to run for or be elected to the presidency again. That means Obama cannot become the presidential candidate for the third time, but can he contest the election of Vice President? The post of Vice President has been mentioned in 12 amendments of the US Constitution.
What does America’s 12th Amendment say?
The 12th Amendment, ratified in 1804, states that no person constitutionally ineligible for the office of President shall be eligible for the office of Vice President of the United States. Therefore the controversial issue is whether a twice elected former President is constitutionally disqualified? The 22nd Amendment does not say that such a person is constitutionally ineligible. Under the 22nd Amendment, the ban on contesting for a third term is not a condition of the presidency. The 22nd Amendment was ratified in 1951, after Franklin D. Roosevelt became President for his fourth term, to ensure that no person could be elected President for more than two terms, so that executive powers would be vested in one person. Do not concentrate in the hands of.
Can the party also bet on Michelle Obama?
However, some experts also say that no constitutionally ineligible person will be eligible for the post of Vice President of America. If the legal stakes get stuck, then the Democrats can put forward the name of Barack Obama’s wife Michelle Obama. According to media reports, Michelle Obama is far ahead in many surveys. It is also being considered a good opportunity for him to contest the elections. They can also provide a new perspective. However, his lack of interest and experience in political and administrative matters is proving to be a bit of a weakness. It is also being said that former President Barack Obama is working behind the scenes for his wife.
