This is the eighth in a series of essays on the Constitution's Section Three

The Volokh Conspiracy: It's too soon to decide whether Donald Trump is eligible to the presidency.

John Sutter : Some argue that Section Three of the Constitution prevents Trump from being excluded from a state ballot.

He says Section Three only prohibits "hold[ing].

. office," not running for office, and Congress has the power to remove the Section Three disability.

Donald Trump wants to be the President of the United States in 2025 .

Others believe that Section Three of the Constitution forbids him from holding that office.

There is no logical or legal reason not to decide who is right before the heat of the general election campaign, if possible.

It would seem safer to keep one's eyes on the road.