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The Intelligence: Colorado blocks Donald Trump’s candidacy
Dec 20, 2023
Join John Priddo, the US editor for the Economist, as he unpacks the Colorado Supreme Court's unexpected ruling to bar Donald Trump from the ballot due to insurrection allegations. Dive into the ripple effects this decision might have on Trump’s political future and the 2024 election. Meanwhile, Matt Steinglass, the Europe correspondent, shares insights on the struggles of Geerts Wilders in forming a coalition after a November victory in the Netherlands, highlighting the evolving political landscape in Europe.
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- Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president again in Colorado due to a 14th Amendment provision barring insurrectionists from holding office.
- The Dutch political landscape may see the formation of the most right-wing government in modern history as far-right party leader Geert Wilders negotiates coalition talks.
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Colorado Supreme Court Rules Trump Ineligible for Presidency
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president again based on a 14th Amendment provision barring insurrectionists from holding office. Similar lawsuits have been filed in nearly 30 states, but it is unlikely that the Supreme Court will endorse this untested legal theory. If the Supreme Court were to endorse it, Trump would be off the Republican primary ballot in Colorado and potentially face challenges in other swing states for the general election.
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