Thank you for such a clear explanation of what the Colorado Supreme Court decided. I hope and pray that SCOTUS is also willing to uphold our Constitution.
The amount of time and money and anguish we have dedicated to this criminal is just unbelievable. I watch his followers and think we have surely failed to produce a semi-educated and informed citizenry. Every time he opens his mouth my jaw just drops at the hatred and drivel and ignorance coming out, and that people eat it up is beyond scary. Just want to shake people until they get it! Now we’ll see if the originalists really are for the constitution or for protecting - can’t think of a word that adequately describes him.
#tRUmp continues to undermine the #constitution while spouting #Hitler talking points. Guess #Ivana discussing #tRUmp keeping #MeinKampf on his bedside table should probably be shouted from the highest of highs!
Although the Supreme Court is highly partisan, I am optimistic it will rule against Trump. Years ago, I believe Gorsuch wrote a decision similar to this one which would make it unlikely to go the opposite way, but not unheard of with Republicans. I also believe Robert’s will side against Trump making a 5 - 4 decision. Then comes the Republican attack on the Tennessee Three, which is NOTHING like Jan. 6, but they will go after them, anyway.
All those state’s rights people are suddenly going to find Jesus in the federal government’s Supreme Court and say, no, the state of Colorado cannot do this!
The party of States Rights want the SCOTUS to interfer in a State Election and State Supreme Court.
Seems States Rights only matters when it favors the. GOP/MAGA agenda.
The Colorado Constitution is the issue, based on the US Constitution like all Constitutional States but setting State Specific statue is an issue that will affect all Constitutional States.
My hope is the SCOTUS upholds this voting issue as a State Issue quickly as they had no issue sending ROE/Wade packing and declaring it was a State by State issue. We will see if they are consistent or not.
Ironically the anti-abortion Republicans want the Federal Government to now make Federal Law overriding State by State rules and Constitutional rulings.
States Rights only when it suits you?
Authoritarian Federal Law when it suits your narrow agenda.
Hopefully the SCOTUS lives up to their recent pesident and sends the GOP a stern no on a Colorado Election decision.
Cindy: Maybe so. I had always thought that the ability to identify onself as a fascist or member of any other political philosophy required a bit more understanding. (One of Mussolini's advisors invented the term.) However, with what Biden is doing against Gaza, makes me accept the political wisdom of W c. Fields: "I never vote for! I always vote against!" Maybe this is just a personal quibble I have with our language..
The Supreme Court is in a bit of a sticky situation. Based on previous decisions, they have seen anger grow towards them, which has further escalated due to ethical impropriety. I think the majority of lower courts will continue to side with the Constitution and if the Supremes don’t support our Democracy, people will march.
Trump has pulled so much crap, people lose track and forget things. And his in-the-spotlight skill at superficially looking like an ordinary person with a modicum of decency and even humor can, it seems, be tragically hypnotic for some.
His all-too-real, complete lack of decency is actually a hard-wired, pathological condition that it is hard for most of us to wrap our heads around. But it is something that IS NOT GOING TO CHANGE.
Thanks Dean as always! I do believe all presidents are required to take an Oath of Office...so then how could his idiot lawyers argue that he wasn’t an officer? Boggles the mind!
SCOTUS is not going to uphold the Colorado decision and they will find a way to strike it down without having to answer the question of whether Trump and Mrs Justice Thomas actually engaged in an insurrection attempt.
It’s fun, though, watching Trumpist black shirts lose their minds at Trump being called out officially for his coup attempt.
Thank you for such a clear explanation of what the Colorado Supreme Court decided. I hope and pray that SCOTUS is also willing to uphold our Constitution.
The amount of time and money and anguish we have dedicated to this criminal is just unbelievable. I watch his followers and think we have surely failed to produce a semi-educated and informed citizenry. Every time he opens his mouth my jaw just drops at the hatred and drivel and ignorance coming out, and that people eat it up is beyond scary. Just want to shake people until they get it! Now we’ll see if the originalists really are for the constitution or for protecting - can’t think of a word that adequately describes him.
#tRUmp continues to undermine the #constitution while spouting #Hitler talking points. Guess #Ivana discussing #tRUmp keeping #MeinKampf on his bedside table should probably be shouted from the highest of highs!
Although the Supreme Court is highly partisan, I am optimistic it will rule against Trump. Years ago, I believe Gorsuch wrote a decision similar to this one which would make it unlikely to go the opposite way, but not unheard of with Republicans. I also believe Robert’s will side against Trump making a 5 - 4 decision. Then comes the Republican attack on the Tennessee Three, which is NOTHING like Jan. 6, but they will go after them, anyway.
I have little faith in SCOTUS, but will remain hopeful they will uphold the COSC decision.
One minor point: write-in ballots with Trump’s name on them will not even be counted.
All those state’s rights people are suddenly going to find Jesus in the federal government’s Supreme Court and say, no, the state of Colorado cannot do this!
Accusations are always confessions with trump and the MAGA base.
the 14th Amndment provides for “due process” also. not a fan of trump, but this move really doesn’t pass the smell test
The party of States Rights want the SCOTUS to interfer in a State Election and State Supreme Court.
Seems States Rights only matters when it favors the. GOP/MAGA agenda.
The Colorado Constitution is the issue, based on the US Constitution like all Constitutional States but setting State Specific statue is an issue that will affect all Constitutional States.
My hope is the SCOTUS upholds this voting issue as a State Issue quickly as they had no issue sending ROE/Wade packing and declaring it was a State by State issue. We will see if they are consistent or not.
Ironically the anti-abortion Republicans want the Federal Government to now make Federal Law overriding State by State rules and Constitutional rulings.
States Rights only when it suits you?
Authoritarian Federal Law when it suits your narrow agenda.
Hopefully the SCOTUS lives up to their recent pesident and sends the GOP a stern no on a Colorado Election decision.
If the SCOTUS rules against Trump in Colorado does this clear the way for other states to take him off the ballot?
Cindy: Maybe so. I had always thought that the ability to identify onself as a fascist or member of any other political philosophy required a bit more understanding. (One of Mussolini's advisors invented the term.) However, with what Biden is doing against Gaza, makes me accept the political wisdom of W c. Fields: "I never vote for! I always vote against!" Maybe this is just a personal quibble I have with our language..
The Supreme Court is in a bit of a sticky situation. Based on previous decisions, they have seen anger grow towards them, which has further escalated due to ethical impropriety. I think the majority of lower courts will continue to side with the Constitution and if the Supremes don’t support our Democracy, people will march.
Trump has pulled so much crap, people lose track and forget things. And his in-the-spotlight skill at superficially looking like an ordinary person with a modicum of decency and even humor can, it seems, be tragically hypnotic for some.
His all-too-real, complete lack of decency is actually a hard-wired, pathological condition that it is hard for most of us to wrap our heads around. But it is something that IS NOT GOING TO CHANGE.
Thanks Dean as always! I do believe all presidents are required to take an Oath of Office...so then how could his idiot lawyers argue that he wasn’t an officer? Boggles the mind!
...my gut sense: scotus declines the case
SCOTUS is not going to uphold the Colorado decision and they will find a way to strike it down without having to answer the question of whether Trump and Mrs Justice Thomas actually engaged in an insurrection attempt.
It’s fun, though, watching Trumpist black shirts lose their minds at Trump being called out officially for his coup attempt.