When Obama loses in November, will he be able to run again in 2012?

Question

I don't want him to ruin Hillary's chances again. How does this work--anybody know?

Answer 1

Yea, he can run again.  But if America elects another Republican, then they haven't learned anything.  Electing McCain is like re-electing Bush for his third term.

Answer 2

Of course he can run again in 2012 if he loses this upcoming election.

And being so young ( compared to McCain ) he could well decide to do so.

On the other hand America doesn't like losers, just ask Presidential shouldabeen Al Gore. and if Obama misses out in 2008 his party may automatically count him out in 2012 and consider Hilary.

I think that he will win, after a close race, and will go for two terms until 2016.

How old will Hilary Clinton be then? Retirement age.

By the way, if McCain wins in 2008 ( and he is getting on a bit) there is a good chance that VP Sarah Palin could run for President in 20012.

Answer 3

yes he can if he receives the democratic nomination again in 2012.  

Answer 4

Yes. Reagan ran 2 or 3 times before winning.  

Answer 5

Anyone who meets the requirements to be a president may run as many times as they want. However, you can only be elected to The Presidency twice.

Answer 6

  Yeah, you can run as many times as you want. But each sucessive attempt lowers your chances dramatically. Also, a president cannot serve >2 terms.

Answer 7

Yes he could. But then again everyone expected Al Gore to run again in 2004 and John Kerry to run again this year. As we see now they did not. Alot of times i guess people just get burned out on it and all the work it takes.

Also i think if he loses this year-if he loses by a slim margin then the DNC might run him again. If he loses drastically its gonna be Hillary in 2012.  

Answer 8

If he loses in November, he can, but probably won't run in 2012

Hillary will probably be the dem candidate....

If Obama wins, Hillary won't run until 2016...

Who knows who will be the repub. in 2012......

If McCain wins, he may only last one term, Sarah most likely would be the repub candidate in 2012 if that happens  (???!!!!!)

Answer 9

Yes, but he is less likely to be nominated again. GO HILLARY!!!!!

Answer 10

yeah he will be able to.

and "him losing in  november" is an opinion till november. just so you know....with all the cheerleading and what not.

Answer 11

He can run for a second term when he gets elected. :]

Hillary will drop out again when he does run again though.

no idea what you're talking about, "losing". psh.

Answer 12

What makes u  think Obama's gonna lose?? Just b/c hes black, u thinks hes gonna lose? OK, how about u take my advice and get an education...freaking white supremacist.  

Answer 13

  YES HE CAN,DO NOT KNOW IF HE CAN AFFORD TO THOUGH,WE ALL BETTER HOPE HE DOES NOT WIN,IF HE DOES,WE ARE IN ALOT OF TROUBLE,HILLARY LOST HER CHANCE WHEN SHE LIED AND GOT CAUGHT,SHE WELL NEVER HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE

Answer 14

Yes, but Hillary will triumph in 2012

Answer 15

If the people don't want him now, they sure won't in 2012.

Legally he can run again tho.

Answer 16

he will not be able to run again because the emotional stress will take too much of a toll on him.

Answer 17

He'd probably move to his homeland in Kenya if he loses to be with the people he really loves.  

Answer 18

Really, wow you are stupid. You are willing to trade away another 4 years to be an emo *****.

Answer 19

He could run again but would not likely get very far.  h**l, if the Iowa primaries started tomorrow, I doubt Obama would win a single delegate this time.  

Notice the more you know of Obama, the less you like.  He does not wear well.

Answer 20

I think when we learn all of the facts about this man he will likely not even be able to hold a senate seat and will have to go back to his law practice in Chicago.

(edit)----BTW----if he loses ---yes Hillary would then have a shot at 2012

Answer 21

anybody can run as many times as they want. But its hard to get your party to select you as a nominee twice.

Answer 22

ummm wht are yooh talking about???  Ruban is gonna win, you know the 1 from american idol??? ya thts right!!! boo clay!!

Ruban 4 Pres!!!!

Answer 23

He can but the democratic party won't nominate him again Hillary is going to run again in 2012 on the platform of I told you so

Answer 24

let him run....Americans can beat his a$$ every time...I love it when the liberals put losers on the ticket...it makes it soooooooooo easy!

Answer 25

Why are democrats so divided over clinton and obama??? their policies are almost identical. just be glad that the dems have a fighting chance to take office!

Answer 26

Cracker, Hilary ain't runnin for president again...

She already got badly shamed enough the first time!! lol.

She cant even run for democratic TOE NAIL scratcher. lol

And who are you to say he's gonna lose? Not that I care, but you aint no prophet!

You aint Jesus!  haha

Answer 27

good god we better pray the baracktard and his little arrogant wuss bag of a VP get blown away by GUSTAV so we don't even have to bother with either of them, but yes alas he will indeed be able to run again lets hope he wises up and realizes that this country has a little more pride than to elect someone like him for president...

MCCAIN/PALIN FOR OFFICE IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR COUNTRY FUNCTIONING PROPERLY...AND ESPECIALLY IF ANYBODY REALIZES THAT IF ITS UP TO OBAMA HE WILL EXPORT ALL THE WHITE PEOPLE AND MAKE IT AN ALL BLACK COUNTRY!!!

Answer 28

He won't lose. Especially not to a beauty queen with a Bachelor's degree and a man 1/2 step from the grave.

Answer 29

Hopefully,he'll be in the nut house along with his supporters.  

Answer 30

Those of you that haven't experienced the 70 years of Soviet rule don't know whats coming since Putin has started his Imperial Empire building as Joe Stalin did years ago.

We are all going to be in for a century of jousting to see who will doominate the world and I do mean doom

Who ever wins is going to have some tough decisions to make.

Talking about issues with Soviets and China is like sitting in a swamp talking to an alligator.

Answer 31

Are we watching the same news? Hillary is independent of Barack now and no action of him should affect her since she is not Obama's VP. Depend on Obama's first 4 yrs, Hillary should have her chance again in 4 to 8 yrs. and she will be the first woman president. Let's face it, history is being made in this country which will affect the world.