Mandated election dates?

Good Day Readers:

We've been closely watching the results of a recent survey (http://metisonline.ca/) by Manitoba Metis Federation Presidential Candidate Frank Godon:

Do you agree the MMF should have set election dates and the President allowed to sit for 2 terms?

Although far too early (only 15 votes) to draw any firm conclusions, it interesting to note:

Yes = 14 (93.3%)

No = 1 (6.7%)

However, recall the Stephen Harper government did just that then called an election a year before the mandated date. Although challenged by the lobby group Democracy Watch in the Federal Court of Canada the Conservatives prevailed.

On the question of consecutive terms, a Canadian Prime Minister can serve indefinitely while American Presidents are able to remain in power for a maximum of 8 years but must then sit out a term before being eligible to run again. Could Barack Obama be the first?

Sincerely,

Clare L. Pieuk