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politics2 years ago

"Supreme Court to Decide Trump's Fate Amid Ballot Access Controversy and Political Tensions"

The National Republican Senatorial Committee, led by Sen. Steve Daines, has supported former President Donald Trump's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove his name from the state's primary ballot. The Colorado court had previously ruled 4-3 against Trump, citing his role in the events of January 6, 2021. Trump's legal team and the GOP Senate group argue that the decision denies voters the right to choose their candidate and violates due process.

via Fox News|
##coloradosupremecourt#election2024
politicslegal2 years ago

"Supreme Court's Impending Decision on Trump's 2024 Ballot Eligibility Amid 14th Amendment Controversy"

Former President Donald Trump's legal team is preparing to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled to bar him from the GOP primary ballot, citing a violation of the 14th Amendment related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Maine secretary of state made a similar decision, which is also being appealed. While these legal challenges are ongoing, Trump has had success in other states like Michigan and California, where attempts to remove him from ballots were rejected. The situation has prompted a mix of reactions from politicians across the spectrum, with some Democrats and Trump's GOP rivals questioning the fairness and implications of the court rulings. Despite the legal hurdles, Trump maintains a significant lead in early primary states, which could secure his nomination regardless of the outcomes in Colorado and Maine.

via ABC News|
##14thamendment#donaldtrump
politics2 years ago

"Turmoil Follows Maine's Decision to Exclude Trump from Primary Ballot"

David Axelrod, a former adviser to President Obama, expressed concerns on CNN about the potential consequences of removing Donald Trump from primary ballots, suggesting it could deeply divide the country. He believes that the Democrats' best chance of defeating Trump is through the electoral process, not legal maneuvers. Despite legal challenges and indictments, Trump's popularity seems to have increased, according to Axelrod. The Colorado Supreme Court's recent decision to remove Trump from the ballot, citing the 14th Amendment, is under appeal, while Maine's Secretary of State has also disqualified Trump from the state's primary ballot. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to make a final ruling on Trump's eligibility.

via New York Post |
##14thamendment#davidaxelrod
politics2 years ago

"Swatting Attacks on Election Officials and Trump Ballot Controversy Stir National Debate"

David Axelrod, a former adviser to Barack Obama, expressed concerns on CNN about the potential consequences of legally preventing Donald Trump from running for president, suggesting it could deeply divide the country. He believes that defeating Trump should happen at the polls, not through court decisions. Axelrod's comments come in light of Maine's Secretary of State disqualifying Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment, and similar actions in Colorado. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to make a final decision on Trump's eligibility. Axelrod noted that despite legal challenges, Trump's popularity may have increased, likening the indictments to "battery packs" for his campaign.

via Fox News|
##14thamendment#davidaxelrod
politicslegal2 years ago

"Supreme Court's Impending Decision on Trump's 2024 Candidacy Stirs Tension"

The U.S. Supreme Court is under pressure to quickly decide whether former President Donald Trump can appear on the 2024 primary ballots after Colorado and Maine determined he should be disqualified due to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. Legal experts emphasize the urgency of a resolution before Super Tuesday, as other states may follow suit, potentially creating a disjointed electoral process. Trump's eligibility is being challenged based on the 14th Amendment's provision against insurrectionists holding office. The Supreme Court's decision will be pivotal in determining the uniformity of Trump's candidacy across states, as well as addressing broader constitutional questions regarding the disqualification of candidates.

via The Washington Post|
##14thamendment#electionlaw
politics2 years ago

"Impeachment Threat Looms for Maine Secretary Over Trump Ballot Exclusion"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is facing a potential impeachment effort for her decision to exclude former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot, citing a state law obligation. This follows a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that removed Trump from the ballot based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. The decision has sparked controversy among Maine lawmakers, with some accusing Bellows of partisanship and overstepping her authority. The matter awaits further legal clarification, with the U.S. Supreme Court set to weigh in on Trump's eligibility.

via PBS NewsHour|
##electionlaw#impeachment