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Originally posted by Lenny2
I don't even know why they bother bringing that up on CNN. It can't happen.
The constitution says a president can serve a maximum of 2 terms and 10 years in office.
So for instance if a president was assasinated early in their term and the VP served as president for 3 years, they'd only be able to run for re-election 1 time because another term would put them over the 10 year limit.
Clinton has already served 8 years so he can't fulfill the responsibilities of VP if something were to happen to Kerry early in his term.
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From what I heard the Speaker of the House would become President in this kinda situation.