Worst-Case Scenario

March 15, 2007 -- The Supreme Court ruled today that President George W. Bush can seek a third term. The majority opinion, written by Chief Justice Rove, holds that a third term beginning in January 2009 would not violate the twenty-second amendment of the Constitution since Bush was not actually elected for his first or second terms. In a concurring opinion, Justices Cheney, Limbaugh and Savage reiterated that presidential terms ascended to as a result of court decisions are effective "freebies" and do not count against the term limit. Justice Cheney refused to recuse himself even though he is simultaneously serving as Vice-President and would presumably run on the third term ticket.

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