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Rep. Daniel Goldman plans to introduce a resolution clarifying that the Constitution’s two-term limit for presidents applies even if terms are non-consecutive, aiming to close any perceived loophole after Donald Trump joked about seeking a third term.

While unlikely to advance under Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, Goldman’s resolution underscores Democrats’ concerns over Trump’s repeated comments about serving beyond two terms, which some view as “anti-democratic and authoritarian.”

Goldman urges bipartisan support to uphold the 22nd Amendment, amid fears that some Republicans might not view Trump’s statements as mere jokes.

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    22 hours ago

    I will go get high enough to forget why we discussed it, and to have an appropriately ridiculous response to your sitcom pitch.

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      22 hours ago

      You laugh, but remember that at one time, someone walked into a boardroom and actually said “<puff> So, I’ve got this idea for a new cartoon. It’s about a sponge. <puff> And it lives in a pineapple…<pass>”, and is now a millionaire many, many times over.

      So who do we get to play the two dudes that have to Weekend at Bernies Drew Carey around the oval office all day?

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        I’ve been watching slow horses with Gary oldman and he’s hilarious. I also love patton oswalt. Not sure if either of those are right for the Andrew McCarthy or the other guy roles, but maybe we could find parts for them?