"Supreme Court's Critical Decision on Trump's 2024 Ballot Eligibility Looms"
The article opines that the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) should not intervene in the state-level decisions regarding former President Donald Trump's disqualification under the 14th Amendment, which is being applied differently across various states. The author argues that the Constitution grants states the authority to manage federal elections and that SCOTUS should avoid setting a national precedent that could undermine federalism. If SCOTUS does take up the cases, it should focus on constitutional interpretation, such as affirming that the President is an "officer" of the United States and that disqualification under the 14th Amendment does not require a criminal conviction for insurrection. The article suggests that SCOTUS should respect the plain language of the Constitution and avoid being swayed by political considerations or the potential popularity of Trump.