

20 Questions on Section 3 and Insurrection #1 - Special Guest Ted Widmer
Feb 7, 2024
Special guest Ted Widmer, a distinguished historian and professor, joins the podcast to discuss the conspiracy to prevent Lincoln's election and cripple the Union, exploring the implications for the Trump v. Anderson case. They compare historical events to the Capitol insurrection, analyze Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, and emphasize the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Professor Ted Widmer's Introduction and Background
02:47 • 6min
The Mood and Power Dynamics
09:15 • 21min
Comparing Events in History and the Current Day
30:18 • 4min
The Purpose of the Model and References to Other Briefs
33:51 • 2min
The President as an Officer: Arguments and Refutations
35:27 • 21min
The Flaws in the Griffin's Case
56:27 • 28min
Local Events as True Insurrections and the Importance of a Peaceful Transfer of Power
01:24:49 • 3min
Understanding the Role of Entities in the Electoral Process
01:27:46 • 19min