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Why a Colorado Court Just Knocked Trump Off the Ballot
Dec 20, 2023
Adam Liptak, a Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, dives into a landmark Colorado ruling that bars Donald Trump from the state's 2024 Republican primary ballot under the 14th Amendment. He explains the implications of the court's decision linking Trump to insurrection, which may set the stage for a U.S. Supreme Court showdown. Liptak discusses the potential effects on Trump's candidacy and what this means for future electoral challenges, all while navigating the complexities of constitutional interpretations in a polarized landscape.
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- The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump is disqualified from appearing on the Republican primary ballot due to his involvement in the insurrection to overturn the 2020 election results, raising the question of whether a constitutional provision, in this case, the 14th Amendment, can disqualify a leading candidate from the ballot.
- The case is expected to be appealed to the US Supreme Court, where the justices will decide whether Trump should be disqualified from the ballot, potentially setting a precedent with far-reaching consequences for future elections, and the court's conservative majority might suggest a favorable outcome for Trump, yet the justices may be cautious in taking away voters' electoral choices.
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Court rules Trump ineligible for Colorado primary ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the Republican primary ballot due to his involvement in the insurrection to overturn the 2020 election results. This decision could have significant implications for the 2020 election, as similar lawsuits have been filed in other states. The ruling raises the question of whether a constitutional provision, in this case, the 14th Amendment, can disqualify a leading candidate from the ballot.
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