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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Trump Sues to Reverse Maine Ballot Disqualification, Ramaswamy Mulls Withdrawal"

Former President Donald Trump has appealed a decision by Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows that disqualified him from appearing on the Republican presidential primary ballot due to the insurrection clause of the Constitution. Trump's legal team argues that Bellows was biased, denied him due process, and lacked the authority to make such a decision. The appeal follows similar challenges to Trump's eligibility in over two dozen states, with a notable decision in Colorado also keeping him off the ballot pending a potential U.S. Supreme Court review. Bellows' ruling was based on her conclusion that Trump's actions related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol disqualified him from holding office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

via CBS News|

##2024election #appeal

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Trump Challenges Maine Ballot Disqualification in Superior Court Appeal"

Former President Donald Trump has appealed a decision by Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to bar him from the state's Republican primary ballot, citing his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. The decision was based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office. This case, now heading to Maine’s Supreme Court, could potentially reach the U.S. Supreme Court, which has not yet ruled on this constitutional provision.

via Fox News|

##14thamendment #appeal

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Legal Battles and Ballot Debates: The Ongoing Controversy Surrounding Trump"

Donald Trump's attorney, Christina Bobb, has argued that the former president's supporters should not believe he has legal issues, despite his removal from the Republican ballot in Maine under the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists holding office. This follows a similar decision in Colorado last month. Bobb accused Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows of election interference and suggested she be investigated and possibly impeached. Trump's advisers are preparing to challenge these decisions, amid concerns that even conservative Supreme Court justices he appointed might rule against him. Trump is also involved in multiple other legal proceedings, including a fraud trial in New York.

via The Independent|

##2024presidentialelection #donaldtrump

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ballot Battles and Martyrdom: The Fallout of Trump's Disqualification and Democracy's Strain"

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu agrees that efforts to remove Donald Trump from the Maine ballot could backfire by portraying him as a martyr. Sununu, a critic of Trump, supports Nikki Haley for the GOP nomination and believes that legal challenges to Trump's candidacy will likely fail, ensuring he remains on the ballot in all states. The Maine Secretary of State's decision to disqualify Trump, citing his involvement in the January 6 insurrection, has sparked a contentious legal and political debate. Sununu criticizes the move as politically motivated and counterproductive.

via POLITICO|

##2024election #chrissununu