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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Gathers Support in Iowa for November Ballot Access"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. convened a convention in Iowa in an attempt to gain access to the state's presidential ballot as an independent candidate, drawing hundreds of supporters. The success of his bid remains uncertain, but he aims to secure a ballot line in all 50 states. Kennedy's candidacy has sparked interest as an alternative to the major-party candidates, though he faces criticism for his controversial views and potential impact as a spoiler in the election.

via The Associated Press|

#election #independent-candidate #iowa

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Biden's Potential Absence from Ohio Ballot Raises Concerns, Election Officials Warn"

Ohio's Republican-dominated legislature may need to create an exception to the ballot deadline or the Democratic Party may have to move up its convention in order for President Joe Biden to appear on the state's November ballot, as the current deadline is nearly two weeks before the Democratic National Convention. The Biden campaign expressed confidence that the issue will not prevent the president from being on the ballot, but Ohio law requires presidential candidates to be certified 90 days before the general election.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#democratic-national-convention #election-deadline #joe-biden

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Concerns Mount Over Biden's Ohio Ballot Eligibility as Deadline Looms"

Ohio's election-management office warned the Democratic Party that President Biden may miss the deadline to appear on the general election ballot in the state due to the late scheduling of the Democratic National Committee's nominating convention conflicting with Ohio's law requiring nominees to be certified at least 90 days before the election. The office suggested either moving up the convention or creating an exception to the law for the Democratic nominee. Both major candidates have visited Ohio, a state with 17 electoral votes, this year.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-party #election-deadline #joe-biden

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Supreme Court's Stance on Trump's Disqualification and Jan. 6 Insurrection"

During oral arguments over Colorado's attempt to remove Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot, the Supreme Court justices avoided addressing whether the events of Jan. 6 constituted an insurrection. Instead, they focused on legal technicalities and the authority of states to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The court appears likely to rule in favor of Trump on other grounds, allowing them to sidestep the contentious insurrection issue. The case raises concerns about potential chaos in future elections and the unease of the justices in reviewing state court rulings.

via NBC News|

#colorado #donald-trump #insurrection

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Wisconsin Supreme Court Halts Presidential Ballot Pending Phillips Case Review"

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered a pause on transmitting the presidential primary ballot to county clerks while it considers Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips' attempt to be added as a candidate. Phillips had requested intervention after his name was not included on the ballot by the state Democratic leaders, leaving President Joe Biden as the only Democrat on the ballot. The court's order directs the Wisconsin Elections Commission not to transmit the ballot until further notice, as it weighs arguments from Phillips, the elections commission, and the presidential selection committee. Attorneys representing the elections commission and the presidential selection committee have argued that Phillips' challenge came too late, as ballots need to be mailed to military and overseas voters by Feb. 15.

via The Associated Press|

#dean-phillips #democratic-candidate #politics

politics1 year ago•7 min saved

"Examining the Case for Disqualifying Trump from the Presidential Ballot"

Historians Jill Lepore and David Blight support Colorado's decision to remove Donald Trump from the presidential ballot, citing the 14th Amendment's Section 3, which disqualifies individuals who engaged in insurrection. They argue that the historical context of the amendment's drafting supports its application to current events, and emphasize the importance of upholding the Constitution's original intention and public understanding. The Supreme Court is set to hear the case, which raises questions about the amendment's applicability to the president and who has the authority to decide disqualification.

via NPR|

#14th-amendment #donald-trump #insurrection

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump's Legal Team Urges Supreme Court to Overturn Colorado Ballot Disqualification"

Former President Donald Trump warned of "chaos and bedlam" if efforts to disqualify him from the presidential ballot are not swiftly ended, as he faces a potential exclusion from the Colorado ballot over his actions related to the Capitol violence. Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a Colorado court decision, arguing that it threatens to disenfranchise millions of Americans. The case revolves around a Reconstruction era provision in the 14th Amendment, with different states reaching varying conclusions. Trump's lawyers argue that the provision doesn't apply to former presidents and that he did not engage in insurrection.

via USA TODAY|

#14th-amendment #colorado #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Colorado Supreme Court to Decide on Trump's Eligibility for Future Elections

The Colorado Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the US Constitution's ban on insurrectionists holding public office applies to former President Donald Trump due to the January 6 Capitol riot. The court appeared divided, with justices questioning whether the ban applies to presidents and pushing back on arguments from both Trump and the challengers. The decision is expected to be appealed to the US Supreme Court. Similar lawsuits enforcing the insurrectionist ban have failed in other states, allowing Trump to remain on the ballot. The Colorado justices are reviewing a ruling that concluded Trump engaged in an insurrection but argued that the disqualification clause doesn't apply to the presidency.

via CNN|

#14th-amendment #colorado-supreme-court #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Colorado Supreme Court's Decision on Trump's Ballot Eligibility Awaited

The Colorado Supreme Court held a two-hour debate on whether Donald Trump's actions during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol disqualify him from running for president in 2024. While some justices seemed to agree that the attack constituted an insurrection, they gave little indication of how they will rule. The court acknowledged that its decision may be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump's lawyer argued that the violence did not meet the criteria for an insurrection, but several justices questioned this assertion. The court's ruling will have implications for similar challenges to Trump's eligibility in other states.

via POLITICO|

#colorado-supreme-court #donald-trump #insurrection

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Legal Battle Commences: Trump's Eligibility for Presidential Ballot Under Scrutiny

Arguments have begun in a Colorado court regarding efforts to use the "insurrection" clause of the U.S. Constitution to prevent former President Donald Trump from running for president again. The hearing focuses on whether the Capitol attack on January 6th meets the constitutional definition of "insurrection" and whether Trump's role qualifies for disqualification. The lawsuit, filed by a group of Colorado voters, argues that Trump violated his oath and disqualified himself from holding public office. The case is one of two lawsuits that could potentially reach the U.S. Supreme Court, with oral arguments scheduled in Minnesota later this week.

via The Associated Press|

#donald-trump #insurrection-clause #lawsuit

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Legal Battles Mount to Keep Trump off 2024 Presidential Ballots

A judge has rejected three more attempts by former President Donald Trump and the Colorado GOP to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to block him from the 2024 presidential ballot in Colorado based on the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban." The judge's rulings are a setback for Trump, who still has a pending motion to throw out the lawsuit but now faces an unprecedented trial this month. The lawsuit, filed by a liberal watchdog group on behalf of Republican and unaffiliated voters, raises novel legal questions about how the 14th Amendment could apply to Trump. The judge rejected many of Trump's arguments and stated that the question of whether the Colorado Secretary of State has the power to block Trump from the ballot based on the 14th Amendment should be decided at trial.

via CNN|

#14th-amendment #colorado #donald-trump