Not eligible to be president anymore, so not much point taking a position that only leads to the presidency. The President pro tempore is far from being powerful. It's a ceremonial position except for the power that Obama wouldn't have. Obama would also have some difficulty becoming a Senator. Washington, DC, where he resides, does not have a ... More @Wikipedia
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