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:: 10.08.2003 ::
Ah yes, anyone remember hearing about this? Me neither. Thanks to Bahati for being on top of it. SALT LAKE CITY, July 15 (UPI) -- Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah is pushing a constitutional amendment that would allow his friend Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for the White House. Anyone else think this looks like a Republican power grab? Why yes, actually. Now the jump from movies to Capital Hill that Reagan enjoyed is becoming clearer to the Ah'nold, all thanks to his buddy Orrin. To me, this amendment seems no more than a personal political agenda on the part of Hatch to hurl himself into the upper echelon of the political world. The Utah senator has got to be keeping his fingers crossed that his amendment gets passed, so he can ride on the strong, broad shoulders of Schwarzenegger straight to the White House. Personally, I have no problem with the amendment. I think if you've been a citizen of this country for a significant chunk of your lifetime, you should not be shut out of any public office. How great would it be to have President Madeline Albright?
It is interesting, however, that Hatch wants the requirement to be 20 years, rather than the original 35-year limitation proposed by Rep. Barney Frank. Why is it interesting? Because Arnold recently celebrated his 20th year of citizenship. If he had to wait the additional 15 years, he'd be 70 by the time he could run for President of the US. Coincidence? You decide.
:: Deb 12:31 PM :: permalink ::
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