The discussion centers on whether President Obama's retaking of the oath of office was necessary after a verbal slip during the initial swearing-in. Participants reference historical precedents, including Chester Arthur and Calvin Coolidge, who also faced similar issues but did not retake the oath. The consensus suggests that while the slip did not legally invalidate Obama's presidency, the decision to retake the oath was a prudent measure to quell public speculation and reinforce legitimacy. The conversation highlights the importance of tradition and public perception in the context of presidential inaugurations.
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" I will execute the Office of President of the United States, faithfullly..."LURCH said:I didn't watch the swearing in. What exactly did Mr Obabma say, in place of "...that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States..."? I heard that he missplaced the "faithfully," but I never heard where he placed it.
Vanadium 50 said:One can ask all sorts of trivial questions - like was Joe Biden George Bush's vice president for half an hour? Was Nancy Pelosi the Acting President for a few minutes?
Considering that this is a problem that takes a minute to fix, isn't it prudent to do it again no matter what?