Republican Seeks To End Two-Term Limit, Allowing Trump To Run For Third Term

DeSantis Files Lawsuit To Overturn 22nd Amendment

On May 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, seeking to overturn the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits the President of the United States to two terms in office. DeSantis’s lawsuit argues that the 22nd Amendment is unconstitutional and that it violates the right of the people to elect the leader of their choice.

Arguments For And Against Ending The Two-Term Limit

Arguments For

It would allow voters to choose the best candidate for the job. The two-term limit prevents voters from choosing the most qualified candidate if that candidate has already served two terms. Ending the two-term limit would allow voters to consider all candidates, regardless of how many terms they have served.

It would reduce the influence of special interests. Special interests often support candidates who will serve their interests, regardless of whether those candidates are the best candidates for the job. Ending the two-term limit would make it more difficult for special interests to control the political process.

It would allow presidents to complete their agendas. The two-term limit prevents presidents from completing their agendas. They often have to spend their second term campaigning for re-election instead of focusing on the needs of the country. Ending the two-term limit would allow presidents to focus on their work without worrying about re-election.

Arguments Against

It would lead to a concentration of power in the hands of the president. The two-term limit helps to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of the president. Without the two-term limit, a president could serve for an unlimited number of terms, which could lead to tyranny.

It would reduce the accountability of the president. The two-term limit helps to hold the president accountable to the people. Without the two-term limit, a president would not have to worry about being re-elected and could ignore the needs of the people.

It would disrupt the orderly transfer of power. The two-term limit helps to ensure an orderly transfer of power from one president to the next. Without the two-term limit, a president could stay in office for an indefinite period of time, which could make it difficult for a new president to take office.

Public Opinion On The Two-Term Limit

Public opinion on the two-term limit is divided. A 2018 poll found that 52% of Americans support the two-term limit, while 42% oppose it. However, support for the two-term limit has declined in recent years. A 2016 poll found that 61% of Americans supported the two-term limit. The decline in support for the two-term limit is likely due to the growing popularity of Donald Trump, who has said that he would support ending the two-term limit.

Conclusion

The debate over the two-term limit is likely to continue for many years to come. There are strong arguments on both sides of the issue. Ultimately, it is up to the American people to decide whether or not to end the two-term limit.

If the two-term limit is overturned, it would have a significant impact on American politics. It would allow presidents to serve for an unlimited number of terms, which could lead to a concentration of power in the hands of the president. It would also reduce the accountability of the president and make it more difficult for a new president to take office.

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