The National Palace luncheon.
Santo Domingo.- President Leonel Fernandez on Monday again sidestepped insistent questions on whether he will seek a third straight term in office, and if he would try to reform the Constitution for that purpose, but noted that the nation is sovereign, a term he has also used in previous occasions.
Questioned for around two hours by around 30 media directors and opinion makers in the National Palace, he said there are interpretations of the Constitution that would allow his reelection but refused, however, to say which one is his view.
Although Fernandez stressed that he would never promote an amendment of the Constitution for a third term, he did leave open the possibility of an open referendum or similar mechanism to present his candidacy.
The chief executive affirmed that he’s dedicated to governing “for now” and not in campaign, and that it will be next year when his party that will choose its presidential candidate.
He added that despite the Constitution’s several interpretations on reelection, he’s not paying attention to the topic.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
He is still testing the water which I hope will remain too hot for him..He has had sufficient time as President and should not be seen as trying to manipulate his way around the constitution that he himself introduced
From: Dominican Republic, NEVER FORGOTTEN, NEVER FORSAKEN!
Well put Rick!
We need a stronger character; new blood!
Written by: telemeco, 21 Dec 2010 9:14 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Monte Plata
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
It's hard for the King to step down without a Prince to take over.
Written by: BASTA, 21 Dec 2010 9:30 AM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
Ass
From: Dominican Republic, Santiago de los 30 Caballeros
Our very own President for life? Sounds like Idi Amin and Papa Doc Duvalier. Doesn't pass the Horse manure smell test; can't imagine this foray could withstand some form of constitutional muster. essentially, the people are being disenfranchise. Tea party in the Ozama River in the not too distant future?
Written by: okian, 21 Dec 2010 10:09 AM
From: United States
Just like Hugo Chavez, his mentor
Written by: matador, 21 Dec 2010 10:33 AM
From: United States, www.brugal-ron.com/home.php
Leonel F, You Did your time now you're a worthless corrupt Goverment, Time to get off the Seat and have some fresh and Educated President that is willing to Run DR with out Corruption.
Written by: danny00, 21 Dec 2010 10:38 AM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
state dept. warning today.... it was all over the local news sation this morning..in florida
travel to haiti and the dominician republic...
cholera out break....."{take care visting these countrys}
i would think its not very good for the tpousists business. on the news they also at the same time show the roits that where going on in haiti. this is over.. but if i was watching this news program i for sure would discount the whole island..
Written by: Rainman, 21 Dec 2010 10:46 AM
From: United States
They should allow him to amend the constitution via a popular referendum. One condition after amended it will only take effects for subsequent presidents but will never apply to him.
That will be impartial if he is so interested in extending the times a president can run for office.
Written by: danny00, 21 Dec 2010 10:52 AM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
9. Correction
In Thursday's news digest, DR1 incorrectly reported that truckers should keep to the left lane. It should have read right lane, as was observed in a commentary on the news in the DR1 forums
IN THE LEFT LANE..... NOT IN THIS LIFE TIME WILL THIS HAPPEN..
WISH IT WOULD..
MANY LIVES WOULD BE SAVED IF THE TRUCK DRIVERS WITH THEIR VERY SLOW MOVING TRUCKS LOADED TO THE TILT WOULD ONLY TRAVEL IN THE LEFT LANE AND LET OTHERS PASS IN SAFETY. WHY SHOULD THEY THOUGH?
From: United States
LF needs to step down his time of corruption, pillaging, and robbing the public is over . Time for a new leader to do the same or bring us out of the corrupt era we have been in for ages.
Written by: juanb, 21 Dec 2010 1:13 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Any driver in the left lane can stay there if he so chooses.
He doesn't have to move to the right to allow faster moviong traffic to pass.
He got there first.
At last that's the way it works here.
From: Haiti, Delmas
Ha ha ha, Mr FERNADEZ is testing the Dominican democracy. I've already seen that in other countries of Latin America. Hails to Lula which hasn’t been bit by the same virus. Just let the time to time and el pueblo will decide.
Written by: Escott, 21 Dec 2010 4:48 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera and Sosua a 2 days a month for payday
Hahaha Right lane, Left lane, what the hell is the difference here. They usually block both lanes to chat.
No respect for others, No respect for laws, no respect for NUTTIN. Classic Dominican attitude. Saw some guy arguing with a cop who wanted him to ride on the correct side of the road for the direction he was going in. I was laughing my ass off. This guy just didn't give a crap about what the cop said. CLASSIC Dominicano. You all need a Trijillo. Most of you can't act civilized without one.
From: Dominican Republic
Wonder why Manny Z is getting free accomodations these days ? Nah , Slick Willy in Haiti has nothing to do with Hugo , FIDEL and Ortega trying to suck off Leo in exchange for his loyalty in a Leftist region . Privatized beaches in Cap Cana and Casa de Campo , women getting locked up for walking on the streets after 9.00 pm in Sosua for prostitution in a country where its legal ? No way would Leo ever do anything to violate the constitution .
From: United States
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Our very own President for life? Sounds like Idi Amin and Papa Doc Duvalier. Doesn't pass the Horse manure smell test; can't imagine this foray could withstand some form of constitutional muster. essentially, the people are being disenfranchise. Tea party in the Ozama River in the not too distant future?
travel to haiti and the dominician republic...
cholera out break....."{take care visting these countrys}
i would think its not very good for the tpousists business. on the news they also at the same time show the roits that where going on in haiti. this is over.. but if i was watching this news program i for sure would discount the whole island..
That will be impartial if he is so interested in extending the times a president can run for office.
In Thursday's news digest, DR1 incorrectly reported that truckers should keep to the left lane. It should have read right lane, as was observed in a commentary on the news in the DR1 forums
IN THE LEFT LANE..... NOT IN THIS LIFE TIME WILL THIS HAPPEN..
WISH IT WOULD..
MANY LIVES WOULD BE SAVED IF THE TRUCK DRIVERS WITH THEIR VERY SLOW MOVING TRUCKS LOADED TO THE TILT WOULD ONLY TRAVEL IN THE LEFT LANE AND LET OTHERS PASS IN SAFETY. WHY SHOULD THEY THOUGH?
Any driver in the left lane can stay there if he so chooses.
He doesn't have to move to the right to allow faster moviong traffic to pass.
He got there first.
At last that's the way it works here.
No respect for others, No respect for laws, no respect for NUTTIN. Classic Dominican attitude. Saw some guy arguing with a cop who wanted him to ride on the correct side of the road for the direction he was going in. I was laughing my ass off. This guy just didn't give a crap about what the cop said. CLASSIC Dominicano. You all need a Trijillo. Most of you can't act civilized without one.