Chapter 2

Constitutional Technicalities … Meet Political Reality

Introduction | Historical Perspective | Global Perspective | Interactive Exercise

Popular Perspective:  Although eventually confirmed to the position, Hillary Clinton’s nomination as Secretary of State raised more than a few eyebrows and generated a lot of discussion about a very obscure clause in the Constitution. Review these links to get a first-hand view of the controversy and better understand the arguments of each side.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D950K89G2&show_article=1

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/40702

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/07/politics/main6557207.shtml

http://www.judicialwatch.org/news/2009/jul/judicial-watch-asks-court-declare-hillary-clinton-constitutionally-ineligible-serve-se

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/02/could-clinton-be-ineligib_n_147917.html

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/12/03/clintons-confirmation-spark-constitutional-battle/