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In reply to the discussion: Colorado judge keeps Trump on 2024 primary ballot as latest 14th Amendment case falters [View all]canuckledragger
(1,810 posts)37. So...how many coups does one have to attempt so they DO enforce it?
I'm assuming party affiliation plays a role in the enforcement part of that...
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Colorado judge keeps Trump on 2024 primary ballot as latest 14th Amendment case falters [View all]
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 2023
OP
Sure, after you point out where it says anyone can claim he's an insurrectionist. We need to beat trump at polls
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#8
I find it best to read posts for content, rather than pointing at, and mouthing, each word, looking
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#11
Aren't we presumed innocent until proven guilty? Why would this be different?
oldsoftie
Nov 2023
#36
Maybe they thought it was glaringly obvious that the presidency was the preeminent office in the country.
LudwigPastorius
Nov 2023
#17
The judge said he's on ballot, all the other stuff carries little, if any, weight. Michigan also dismissed
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#23
Watched a fairly comprehensive program on C-SPAN that addressed the applicability of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
24601
Nov 2023
#24
So parents preserving, protecting, and defending their children are not supporting them? Nonsense
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2023
#29
Actual words make the difference in determining legal outcomes. Bronston v. United States, 409 U.S. 352 (1973) for
24601
Nov 2023
#35
Thank our atty gen for wasting a year before doing something about all this.
diverdownjt
Nov 2023
#31
Colorado judge rules Trump 'engaged in insurrection' -- but can still run for president
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 2023
#5
"the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists holding office does not apply to the president. ." was the Ruling.........
riversedge
Nov 2023
#10
I see. Judges that are dealing with Trump's criminal charges aren't afraid of him...
brooklynite
Nov 2023
#21
"any office, civil or military, under the United States," What office does the President come under ? Civil office?
Mr. Sparkle
Nov 2023
#13
This is BS. Since when does insurrection happen then? He tried to circumvent a election victory by
SWBTATTReg
Nov 2023
#14
The gambit was trying to stop Trump from getting elected by kicking him off the ballot...
brooklynite
Nov 2023
#20
Prof. Tribe and Judge Luttig thinks that this ruling will end being a win
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 2023
#27
Professor Tribe and Judge Luttig explain why the Colorado 14th Amendment decision is wrong
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 2023
#38
Professor Tribe and Judge Luttig are great on TV, but I sure wouldn't want them defending me. Luttig takes
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#39
CO judge's 'bizarro' Trump eligibility ruling ripped apart by constitutional law experts
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 2023
#48
Plaintiffs will appeal Colorado's decision to allow Trump to remain on the ballot
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 2023
#52
The Colorado Supreme Court set arguments for 12/6 in the TFG 14th Amendment disqualification case
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 2023
#53