If Obama could run again, he thinks he ‘could win’
President Barack Obama waves as he walks on the White House lawn Friday, June 13, 2014. (CNN)
President Barack Obama walks back into the White House following a speech Friday, June 13, 2014. (CNN)
President Barack Obama gives a speech on the White House lawn Friday, June 13, 2014. (CNN)
President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he could win a third term in office if he ran again, but is barred by the Constitution.
"I think if I ran again I could win. But I can't!" Obama said.
Obama's quip came during a speech to the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the first address to the group by a U.S. president. Throughout his comments he promoted democratic rule.
The loudest applause line came when Obama said he didn't understand the motivation behind remaining in power through force -- even when leaders have "got a lot of money."
