It sounds like a bunch of Democrats want to cave in exchange for no concessions whatsoever. Edit: Bloomberg has more details
Current likely Democratic votes for this:
- Shaheen - NH
- Hassan - NH
- King - ME
- Fetterman - PA
- Peters - MI
- Durbin - IL
- Warner - VA
- Kaine - VA
- Ossoff- GA
- Warnock - GA
If you want to change things, you need to call their DC office NOW, and leave an email if you can’t.
Edit 2: enough Democrats joined the Republicans to reopen the government with no real concessions.
The list:
- Durbin
- Hassan
- King
- Cortez Masto
- Kaine
- Shaheen
- Rosen
- Fetterman
- Schumer
- Gillibrand
There was a caucus meeting right before this, so the bulk of the Senate Democrats were likely OK with giving in, even if not willing to vote for it in public
I can’t see how anyone would go with this. He also has never been the 48th President, so why not let his number just increment.
Also, the amendment uses the definite article, “the office of the President”. Not an office, or office of a President. I understand that 5 justices can just say whatever the hell they want, but virtually anyone would understand this is neither the intent NOR the most sensible reading of the text.
That’s what a potential shutdown in Trump’s third term would solve.
For 2028, go with the 2nd term of 47th logic to get Trump in again.
Then, pass a new law to clarify the index logic, and allow for Trump’s time as 47th to transition into 48th in 2032. Shutdown the government to force the Dems to vote yes on it.
Trump remains President until the day he dies.