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Karadeniz

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1. But, the constitution forbids an insurrectionist from holding office, yet

Reply to lees1975 (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 02:09 PM

Apr 2025

SCOTUS had a ballot case before them seeking to keep Trump's name off the ballot since his insurrection efforts prevented his holding office and they said following the constitution would result in confusing ballots, so they opted to ignore the constitution. Here we are.

That's little comfort that SCOTUS would look at something like intent to evade the constitution as a reason to keep Trump off the ballot.

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Sensationalism doesn't belong in Journalism, but it is there. [View all] lees1975 Apr 2025 OP

But, the constitution forbids an insurrectionist from holding office, yet Karadeniz Apr 2025 #1

There wouldn't be a Supreme Court case involving an attempted run for a third term. lees1975 Apr 2025 #2

I believe that colorado court decided he had committed insurrection before Karadeniz Apr 2025 #3