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Why a Colorado Court Just Knocked Trump Off the Ballot
Dec 20, 2023
Adam Liptak, who covers the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains why the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump is barred from office under the 14th Amendment and discusses the potential implications for the election. The episode explores the legal case regarding Trump's eligibility for the presidency and the polarized electorate's reaction to the ballot controversy.
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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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