Legal Fallout from Biden's Exit (with Joyce Vance & Rick Hasen)
Jul 23, 2024
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Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and UCLA law professor Rick Hasen discuss legal dilemmas if Biden exits race, impacts on swing states, ballot access legal tactics, Democratic Party rules on delegate voting, campaign donation complexities, and controversial resignations.
Legal challenges arise due to potential delays in officially naming nominees affecting ballot access in various states.
Concerns debate the legitimacy of accessing campaign funds between Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, addressing issues like fund transfers and usage regulations.
Deep dives
Legal Challenges and Nomination Process
Legal challenges arise regarding the timing of the Democratic National Convention and the implications for ballot access in various states due to potential delays in officially naming nominees. State-specific deadlines and decentralized election systems contribute to the complexity of these challenges.
Campaign Finance and Nominee's War Chest
Concerns are raised about the legitimacy of accessing campaign funds between Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, with debates on the transfer of funds and potential legal complaints. Issues regarding maximum donations, fund transfers, and usage regulations add complexity to the financial aspects of the campaign.
Election Litigation and Lawsuits
Ongoing election-related lawsuits and litigations are expected to persist, encompassing issues such as mail-in ballots, voter challenges, and certification rules in various states. The increase in election litigation since the 2000 election underscores the significance of legal proceedings in shaping electoral outcomes.
On a special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet Bharara is joined by his CAFE Insider co-host and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and UCLA law professor and founder of Election Law Blog Rick Hasen to discuss the legal dilemmas stemming from President Joe Biden’s decision to exit the presidential race. Could Republican legal challenges interfere with the election? And, if Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, does she inherit Biden’s war chest?
In the bonus, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after her testimony before the House Oversight Committee about the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Sign up to listen.
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