Why You'll See Trump on the Ballot

Feb 9, 2024

The podcast discusses the recent Supreme Court oral argument on the ballot eligibility of Donald Trump, highlighting the main takeaways and the court's skepticism towards the petitioners' arguments. The speakers analyze a key moment during the case, discuss the surprising response from Trump's lawyers regarding the insurrection, examine the term limit discussion in a potential third term presidential candidate case, and explore recent developments in the Trump democracy world, emphasizing the role of the courts in countering voter suppression efforts.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Analyzing the Key Moment in the Court Case

01:41 • 7min

The Surprising Response on the Insurrection

08:13 • 3min

Examining Term Limit Discussion in a Case Regarding a Potential Third Term Presidential Candidate

10:57 • 11min

Recent Developments in the Trump Democracy World

21:46 • 3min

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral argument in the Colorado lawsuit seeking to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Marc and Paige explain the top takeaways from the proceedings:1. Donald Trump won’t be disqualified from the ballot

2. Trump’s lawyer focused on questions of procedure, not the insurrection

3. Trump’s lawyer said Jan. 6 was “shameful, criminal and violent”

4. The justices want to be sure they’re not creating a future loophole

5. Trump’s lawyer and Justice Kavanaugh made arguments for democracy

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Resources:

-Anderson v. Griswold Case Page: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/colorado-trump-14th-amendment-ballot-disqualification-challenge/

-What to Watch During Oral Argument in Trump’s Ballot Disqualification Case: https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/what-to-watch-during-oral-argument-in-trumps-ballot-disqualification-case/

-Disqualifying Trump Is on the Docket by Marc Elias: https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/disqualifying-trump-is-on-the-docket/

-The 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Clause Was Made for This Moment by Noah Bookbinder: The 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Clause Was Made for This Moment

-The Justices Must Choose: Trump or the Constitution by Rakim Brooks: https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-justices-must-choose-trump-or-the-constitution/