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Behind the News: The Year in Labor w/ Alex Press
Jan 5, 2024
Labor journalist, Alex Press, discusses the state of the labor movement in 2023, including successful organizing campaigns, strikes, and the impact of milestones like the teacher strikes and Occupy Wall Street movement. The podcast also covers the legal and political controversies surrounding attempts to exclude Trump from the presidential ballot, exploring the ambiguities of the 14th Amendment disqualification clause and the Democrats' fear of democracy.
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- The legal and political exclusion of Trump from the presidential ballot is a complex and dubious issue, with the application of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment remaining uncertain and politically motivated.
- State courts have the authority to decide ballot inclusions and exclusions, raising questions about the role of state legislatures and the potential implications of this power on federal elections and shaping the electorate.
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Legal and Political Issues Surrounding Excluding Trump from Presidential Ballot
The podcast episode explores the legal and political issues surrounding attempts to exclude Donald Trump from the presidential ballot. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump was ineligible to appear on the state's ballot due to his role in the January 6th Capitol riot, invoking Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. However, the application of this provision remains uncertain, and many argue that the decision is politically motivated. The podcast discusses the various legal hurdles Trump would need to overcome to be disqualified and emphasizes the political nature of the decisions being made.
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