Exploring the possibility of Obama as Biden’s running mate

  • Former President Barack Obama suggested as a potential running mate for President Biden
  • The 22nd Amendment does not prohibit a former president from running for vice president
  • Mr. Obama could constitutionally succeed to the presidency if Mr. Biden were to vacate the office

In a recent article, Holman Jenkins, Jr. suggests that President Biden should choose a running mate who is seen as ready to take over in times of crisis. One potential candidate for this role is former President Barack Obama. Despite the 22nd Amendment, which limits a person to two terms as president, there is no prohibition on running for vice president after serving as president. In fact, if Mr. Biden were to vacate the office, Mr. Obama could constitutionally succeed to the presidency without election. This raises the intriguing question of whether President Obama could make a return to the White House as Vice President.

Factuality Level: 1
Factuality Justification: The article is an opinion piece that suggests President Biden should choose former President Barack Obama as his running mate. It includes personal perspective and does not provide any factual information or evidence to support its claims.
Noise Level: 2
Noise Justification: The article is focused on a specific suggestion for President Biden’s running mate and provides a constitutional argument to support the idea. It does not contain irrelevant or misleading information, and it stays on topic without diving into unrelated territories. However, it lacks scientific rigor, evidence, and data to support its claims. Additionally, it does not provide actionable insights or solutions.
Financial Relevance: No
Financial Markets Impacted: No
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Rating Justification: The article does not pertain to financial topics and does not describe any extreme events.
Key People: Barack Obama (Former President), Holman Jenkins, Jr. (Author), Joe Biden (President)

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