Hillary Constitutionally barred from Sec. of State
 

No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been increased (They were last year) during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.

"Essentially, you cannot take a job if the salary was increased during your current congressional term. And the salary for cabinet officials has gone up in the past year. Even if it is lowered back down, constitutional scholars say that may not be enough to fix the problem."

http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/...om_state_j.php

Re: Hillary Constitutionally barred from Sec. of S
 

Baron, what is the reason for this statute?

Re: Hillary Constitutionally barred from Sec. of S
 

Wow.

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It appears that Obama and Clinton couldn't care less what the Costitution says.

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I guess so, anyway it is good to see you posting again. You were missed.

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That is the US Constitution, do we need to know the reason they put it in place or should we obey the document that was set in place to govern this land.

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Thanks. Goofing off tonight but I have another bar exam to prepare for so I am not sure how much time I will spend on here over the nect couple of months.

Here is what Obama must think of the Constitution.

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Maybe they don't know about that part.:christmoose

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uuuuuummmmmm... yes, we need to know the reason they put it in place.

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Ummm no we don't. The reasons they put it there could have been different for any number of those who voted for the inclusion of the clause. As Justice Scalia will tell you Legislative intent is irrelevant, what does the text say.

Some may have wanted it to keep Senators from serving in dual posts while others may have wanted it to keep them from creating positions and raising the pay and taking an appointment.

The fact is the Constitution says you can't do it, to do so is a clear violation.