When I saw that Rangel was talking about this, I really had no idea that Jefferson, Hoover, and Ike would've also been a part of this thinking.
Sure, a "draft" won't happen. It would be "political suicide".
Yet, if you take the time to read it, this article might give some historical context, and also explain some realities that need to be spoken to.
http://www.commondreams.org/views06/1121-27.htm