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politics2 years ago

"Maine Ballot Controversy and Ramaswamy's Campaign Status Spark Heated Debates"

Maine Republicans are pushing to impeach Secretary of State Shenna Bellows after she barred former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot, citing the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause. With Democrats controlling both legislative chambers, the impeachment effort is unlikely to succeed. Trump has appealed the decision and is seeking a review by the U.S. Supreme Court. Bellows, who has faced harassment and a "swatting" incident since her decision, stands by her actions, stating they are in line with her duty to uphold the laws and Constitution.

via Yahoo News|
##election2024#impeachment
politics2 years ago

"State Senator Reconsiders Trump Support; GOP Faces Impeachment and Election Challenges"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows faces an impeachment resolution introduced by Republican Rep. John Andrews over her decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from Maine's primary ballot. Bellows ruled Trump ineligible based on allegations of insurrection related to the January 6 Capitol riots. Despite the impeachment effort, Bellows is likely to remain in office due to the Democratic majority in the Legislature. Trump's attorneys have appealed the decision, which may eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

via WGME|
##donaldtrump#electionlaw
politics2 years ago

"Trump Fights Maine Ballot Exclusion Amid Claims of Voter ID Bias and 2024 Election Speculations"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who recently moved to disqualify former President Trump from Maine's 2024 Republican primary ballot, has previously spoken out against voter ID laws, describing them as "rooted in White supremacy." In her 2021 testimony to the legislature, Bellows argued that such laws are discriminatory and suppressive, particularly affecting people of color, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups. Bellows also criticized the Electoral College as a "relic of white supremacy." Her decision to disqualify Trump is based on the 14th Amendment, which bars individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office, a stance that has sparked controversy and legal challenges.

via Fox News|
##maine#politics
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Political Maneuvers: From Ballot Battles to Republican Primary Dominance"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, has defended her decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot, stating it was not politically motivated but a constitutional obligation. The decision was based on allegations of Trump's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, citing the 14th Amendment. Trump's campaign has criticized the decision, and Bellows has clarified that the Constitution does not require a conviction for disqualification. The case is expected to be appealed and may ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

via Fox News|
##14thamendment#insurrection
politicslaw-enforcement2 years ago

"Swatting Incident and Ballot Controversies Surround Trump's Election Eligibility"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' home was targeted in a swatting incident after she disqualified former President Donald Trump from Maine's primary ballot. The false threat led to a significant police response, but no one was harmed as Bellows was not at home. The swatting follows threats to Bellows and her office since the ruling, which Trump plans to appeal. The final decision on Trump's disqualification may be determined by the court.

via WGME|
##election2024#maine
politics-crime2 years ago

"Maine Official Faces Backlash and 'Swatting' After Removing Trump from Ballot"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a "swatting" incident following her decision to bar Donald Trump from the state's ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. The hoax call claimed a break-in at her home, prompting a police response. Bellows has faced escalating threats and her address was leaked online. The incident is part of a worrying trend where politicians, including Senator Rick Scott and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, have been targeted by similar false emergency calls. The FBI is tracking these attacks, which have sometimes resulted in tragedy, through a national database.

via The New York Times|
##maine#politicalintimidation
politics2 years ago

"Controversy Swirls as Officials Face Backlash for Removing Trump from Primary Ballot"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is facing an impeachment request filed by state Representative John Andrews over her ruling related to former President Trump's eligibility to be on the ballot. Bellows stands by her decision, dismissing the impeachment call as absurd and a distraction, while Andrews argues that voters deserve the choice to vote for Trump. Given the Democratic majority in Maine's legislature, the impeachment effort is considered unlikely to succeed.

via WGME|
##impeachment#johnandrews
politicslaw-enforcement2 years ago

"Maine Secretary of State Swatted Following Trump Ballot Exclusion, Sparking Election Eligibility Debate"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a swatting call after she removed former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot, citing the Constitution's insurrection clause. The swatting incident, which is a form of harassment where a false emergency call is made to provoke a heavy police response, occurred at her home while she was away. No suspicious activity was found, and the incident is under investigation. Bellows believes the swatting was linked to her decision regarding Trump, and despite threats and intimidation, she remains committed to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. The Trump campaign plans to appeal her decision, and her ruling is suspended until the state courts rule on the case.

via PBS NewsHour|
##donaldtrump#electionlaw
politicslaw-enforcement2 years ago

"Maine Secretary of State Faces 'Swatting' Incident Following Trump Ballot Exclusion Controversy"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a swatting incident after she removed Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot citing the insurrection clause. The swatting call led to a police response at her home, although she was not present and no suspicious activity was found. This act of harassment follows her controversial decision and comes amidst other swatting incidents involving politicians such as Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Trump campaign plans to appeal Bellows's decision, which has been temporarily suspended pending court review. The incident is part of a worrying trend of using swatting as a form of intimidation against public officials.

via The Guardian US|
##donaldtrump#election2024
politics2 years ago

"Maine Secretary of State Faces Impeachment Threat and Criticism After Trump Ballot Decision"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows deemed former President Donald Trump ineligible for the 2024 Republican primary ballot, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment related to insurrectionists. This decision led to a Republican lawmaker vowing to pursue her impeachment, which Bellows called "absurd," arguing she was following state law. The impeachment motion is seen as unlikely to succeed in the Democratic-controlled Legislature. Trump's team is expected to appeal the decision, while Bellows defends her actions as adherence to the rule of law amidst accusations of hyper-partisanship and voter suppression.

via Newsweek|
##14thamendment#donaldtrump
politics-crime2 years ago

"Swatting Incident Targets Maine Official After Trump's Ballot Removal Sparks Controversy"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows reported her home was targeted in a swatting incident after her decision to remove Donald Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot. The swatting occurred when her address was posted online, leading to a false emergency call and a police response to her home. This event is part of a series of swatting incidents targeting politicians, highlighting concerns for their security. Bellows attributed the swatting to her barring Trump from the ballot, citing his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as a violation of the 14th Amendment. She condemned the swatting and threats, emphasizing the unacceptable nature of such intimidation tactics.

via POLITICO|
##donaldtrump#election2024
politics-crime2 years ago

"Swatting Attack Targets Maine Official After Trump Ballot Removal Amid Election Tensions"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a swatting call following her decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot citing the Constitution's insurrection clause. The swatting incident occurred after her address was shared online by a conservative activist, leading to a police response to her home, where no suspicious activity was found. Bellows, who has faced threats and harassment since the decision, reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. The Trump campaign plans to appeal her decision, which has been temporarily suspended pending court rulings.

via The Associated Press|
##donaldtrump#election
politicslaw-enforcement2 years ago

"Maine Official Targeted in Swatting After Trump Ballot Decision, Critics Invoke Gorsuch"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' home was targeted in a "swatting" incident following her decision to disqualify former President Trump from Maine's 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot, citing his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection. The hoax call prompted a police response, but Bellows and her family were not home at the time. The incident is part of a worrying trend where officials are targeted with dangerous false police calls, and it has sparked discussions about imposing heavier penalties for such hoaxes. The investigation into the swatting at Bellows' residence is ongoing.

via Fox News|
##maine#politicalintimidation
politics-crime2 years ago

"Maine Secretary of State Faces Swatting After Trump Ballot Decision Amid National Debate"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the victim of a "swatting" incident following her decision that former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the state's primary ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. The swatting call, a false report intended to provoke a heavy police response, occurred after Bellows' home address was posted online. The incident is under investigation, and Bellows has called for a de-escalation of rhetoric and threats. Trump's campaign has criticized Bellows and plans to challenge the ruling, while Trump is expected to appeal a similar decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to the U.S. Supreme Court.

via NBC News|
##electionlaw#maine
politics2 years ago

"Debate Over Trump's Ballot Presence Sparks Legal Controversies and Safety Concerns"

Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a swatting incident after removing former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot due to the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban." The police found nothing suspicious at her home, and Bellows has put her decision on hold pending a court ruling. The swatting call is part of a series of threats she has received since her decision, and the incident is under investigation by Maine State Police. This event follows similar swatting incidents targeting other elected officials.

via CNN|
##donaldtrump#election2024