What if the 28th amendment wasn’t passed in 2005 making Arnold eligible to become president in 2008? What events would need to happen for this to occur? Could president Gore successful in preventing senate democrats from making this a bi-partisan issue? Or would you have to make either McCain win in 2004, or Bush win in 2000 for this to happen? How would no immigrant president (and no prezinator) affect modern day culture?
OOC:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_Opportunity_to_Govern_Amendment
OOC: There was never the slightest chance this would pass. It was just too clearly--in timing, sponsorship, etc.-- an Arnold-for-president thing. (Republicans said "well, Jennifer Granholm could use it, too", but nobody took that very seriously.)
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"I don't think we should move precipitously," Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D- Calif., said when Hatch's proposal came before the Senate Judiciary Committee last month. "I've never had anyone approach me and say you have to do this because it's so important."
Partisan politics also could play a role. Democrats are likely to be unwilling to open the way for a popular Republican such as Schwarzenegger to run for national office.
"The U.S. Constitution and its amendments aren't there to satisfy the ambitious goals of a politician," said Bob Mulholland, a consultant for California's Democratic Party. "America should be very cautious on amendments designed for one person."
http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Amend-for-Arnold-campaign-launched-Web-site-2635267.php