When have presidential contenders used constitutional amendments to get ahead?
Sen. Rand Paul hopes a constitutional amendment may boost his presidential chances.The Kentucky Republican has introduced a longshot amendment that calls for all laws to apply to elected officials exactly as they apply to constituents — an indirect jab at the 2010 health care law, which he claims treats members of Congress differently.It’s not the first time a presidential contender has used a proposed amendment as campaign fodder, even though the White House has no role in amending the Constitution.Here’s …
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