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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsU. S. Senate Oath of Office
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.
Just sayin'...
Please note what is NOT in the Oath: Any mention of putting the interests of people in their state first, any mention of guarding the interests of their campaign donors, or any reference to the status and power of their political party.
informatively,
Bright
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U. S. Senate Oath of Office (Original Post)
TygrBright
Oct 2019
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I would have liked to have that oath come with some teeth. (I'm thinking of Moscow Mitch's
alwaysinasnit
Oct 2019
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alwaysinasnit
(5,066 posts)1. I would have liked to have that oath come with some teeth. (I'm thinking of Moscow Mitch's
theft of a SCOTUS seat.)
Cerridwen
(13,258 posts)2. Hi, TygrBright. It's good to see your postings. I still love your writing.
I thought I'd add grover norquist's "vow/pledge" that repubs sign. They'll swear to anything as long as it's not governing or helping people they don't consider "of their kind."
link to norquist's Americans for Tax Reform site (warning: rand paul and libertarian/republican talking points, rumor and innuendo)
"It is obvious, now in its 29th year, the vow crafted by ATR President Grover Norquist is not only an important part of Republican campaigns but a fixture within the modern GOP."-- Newsmax
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By signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, candidates and incumbents make a written commitment to oppose any and all tax increases. While ATR has the role of promoting and monitoring the Pledge, the Taxpayer Protection Pledge is made to a candidate's constituents, who deserve to know where candidates stand on the tax issue. Since the Pledge is a prerequisite for many voters, it is considered binding as long as an individual holds the office for which he or she signed the Pledge.
Since its rollout with the endorsement of President Reagan in 1986, the pledge has become practically required for Republicans seeking office, and is a necessity for Democrats running in Republican districts.
Today the Taxpayer Protection Pledge is offered to every candidate for state and federal office and to all incumbents. Nearly 1,400 elected officials, from state representative to governor to US Senator, have signed the Pledge.