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Donald Trump Is Disqualified From Presidency And Should Be Removed From Colorado Ballot, State Supreme Court Rules

posted 5 months ago by Satan2016 (23490)
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The sound of millions of heads exploding! Will Trump incite more violence?

https://deadline.com/2023/12/donald-trump-colorado-ballot-disqualified-supreme-court-1235678193/

The court stayed its ruling until January 4, subject to an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, but their decision foreshadows an election year of twists and turns and fought extensively in the courts. Trump’s campaign said that they would appeal.

The state justices, in a 4-3 decision, concluded that Trump is disqualified under section three of the 14th Amendment. The section prohibits from office those who, after taking an oath to support the Constitution, have “engaged in insurrection or rebellion.” A group of plaintiffs, all state electors eligible to vote in the Republican primary, had challenged Trump’s eligibility, citing his conduct on January 6, 2021.

“We do not reach these conclusions lightly. We are mindful of the magnitude and weight of the questions now before us. We are likewise mindful of our solemn duty to apply the law, without fear or favor, and without being swayed by public reaction to the decisions that the law mandates we reach,” they wrote.

[–] Yatzo (1339) 5 months ago

As should all the other states!

[–] BeaSouth (2804) 4 months ago

Democracy is much too precious to leave in the hands of the voters

[–] maul (1533) 4 months ago

Indeed, we need to 'protect democracy'... by ridding ourselves of it. Brilliant stuff.

The left really isn't doing themselves any favors by supporting this kind of nonsense, and it certainly isn't giving the impression that they're interested in fair elections.

[–] nte1igentwon (933) 4 months ago

I know! I want a 12 year old Tik Tokr to be President. It's anti-democratic that they aren't allowed to run.

[–] BeaSouth (2804) 4 months ago

A 6th grader’s ineligibility for the incontrovertible characteristic of age is not remotely analogous. A better analogy would involve a deep red state court deciding by judicial fiat that Kamala Harris cannot run for president in 2028 because her failure as border czar to stop terrorists from entering the southern border amounted to giving aid or comfort to the enemies of the United States; another disqualifier under Sec. 3 of the 14th Amendment. Considering our infantile and retributive form of national politics, this hypothetical is entirely plausible. This Colorado decision is a terrible precedent.

[–] nte1igentwon (933) 4 months ago

You're stretching more than Plastic Man and tying yourself into a pretzel while being blatantly dishonest. The Orange One's explicit actions post election was the terrible precedent and him NOT being held accountable for fear of political retribution is a feckless position.

[–] BeaSouth (2804) 4 months ago

The Senate acquitted Trump of the impeachment charge of insurrection. And Mr. Smith, the special counsel, didn’t charge insurrection in his four-count indictment. Do you think an aggressive prosecutor like Smith would shy from doing so if he thought he could prove it before a jury of American citizens?

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled a single state trial judge can disqualify a candidate under the 14th Amendment without anyone proving the underlying misconduct to a jury. If a Colorado judge can knock a presidential candidate off its ballot, so can a Texas Judge or a Montana judge, or an Oklahoma judge. You’re naïve if you don’t see this as a precedent that will be misused by those of your disfavored party.

The 14th Amendment was written in 1866 primarily to guarantee the states provide due process to all Americans. If you’re searching for a feckless stretching of logic, look no further than the irony of court of law using the Amendment as a vehicle to deny due process instead.

[–] NorrinRad (5045) 5 months ago

Looks like a well thought out legal and constitutional argument.

[–] tvfan (8444) 4 months ago

Wrong! it is illegal, unconstitutional, and undemocratic.

[–] NorrinRad (5045) 4 months ago

[–] tvfan (5307) 2 hours ago
Wrong!

No, I am correct. The opinion is well thought out with several participants weighing in with scholarly knowledge.

it is illegal,

WHAT is illegal? You're just throwing words out there that you have no clue of. Aren't you?

unconstitutional,

Are you saying that the Colorado Supreme Court is Unconstituional?

and undemocratic.

That is too funny!! No worries, the Colorado State Supreme Court predicted there would be howlers such as yourself and have allowed time for the Supreme Court to weigh in.

For giggles and grins try reading it before genuflecting to DJT.

https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/Supreme_Court/Opinions/2023/23SA300.pdf

[–] tvfan (8444) 4 months ago

the Colorado State Supreme Court predicted there would be howlers

lol, Yes, and that is precisely why they did it. The ruling is a sham designed to provoke a response.
Well done, you are the first leftoid to unintentionally connect the apparent dot.

[–] BKB (6226) 4 months ago

I mean, do you realize that by you agreeing with the Judges & the Courts to tell the American people who they can and can't vote for makes you the very thing you complain about Trump being, right?? Yu know?? A Dictator?? See how that works??

[–] Ranb (7292) 4 months ago

Was it illegal, unconstitutional, and undemocratic when Trump wanted it done to Cruz in Iowa back in 2020? Why is it okay for Trump to demand it, but not anyone else?

[–] TandyMan (10395) 4 months ago

Every blue state that does this doesn't actually matter, right? If a swing state pulls this nonsense it might be a problem.

[–] Grimace788 (257) 4 months ago

Correct. As long as Pennsylvania, Michigan, or Wisconsin don't do this then it is really irrelevant.

While I am not a fan of Trump, I do think the people should have the right to decide if they want to vote for him or not.

[–] TandyMan (10395) 4 months ago

For real. This is some unreal disgusting stuff going down. If anything, elect the president and then veto their installment.

[–] BicD (91) 4 months ago

Absolutely insane. Imagine a gov't that instructs you who to vote for.

Democrat or Republican...this is a terrible precedent that will lead to an even more slippery slope.