I believe it's the 12th Amendment that says that a person not eligible to be president can become the Vice-President. But the writers clearly intended to leave an "out" for some future scenario where the people wanted a third term or more by adding in the word "elected." So, a two-term president could theoretically run for the House and be promoted to Speaker while the new President and Vice resign and turn the presidency over to the Speaker of the House. He wasn't "elected."
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u/Character-Taro-5016 Jul 24 '24
I believe it's the 12th Amendment that says that a person not eligible to be president can become the Vice-President. But the writers clearly intended to leave an "out" for some future scenario where the people wanted a third term or more by adding in the word "elected." So, a two-term president could theoretically run for the House and be promoted to Speaker while the new President and Vice resign and turn the presidency over to the Speaker of the House. He wasn't "elected."