Obama might just want to recite the oath on his own before he steps down

[ThomWV]

Just to cover all bases, so to speak.

[BlooInBloo]

1. No.

[redstate_democrat]

2. I thought they were sworn in before the televised oath of office.

I thought they did that before stepping on the stage. I was under the impression, the televised oath is just for show.

[ThomWV]

3. They couldn't have before noon I don't think.

I'm not kidding about this. The Constitution has the exact words to be uttered - they weren't.

[Old Codger]

4. oath

Article II, Section 1, Clause 8)

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.

[K Gardner]

5. Obama was President at noon - per the constitution, with or without the oath. n/t

[DS1]

6. He's a Muslim Kenyan anyway, so getting the oath right or not is already moot

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