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Trump v. Anderson

Mar 7, 2024
The podcast discusses Trump's legal battles to stay on the Colorado ballot, critiquing the Supreme Court's decision. Topics include Justice Amy Coney Barrett's concurrence, dissent from liberal justices, and the lack of consequences for insurrectionist actions. The episode concludes with banter with guest Jay Willis and promotions for social media and Patreon.
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  • The Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. Anderson reaffirmed that states cannot unilaterally disqualify candidates based on the Constitution's Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
  • The liberal justices expressed dissent over the implications of the decision, highlighting concerns about potential chaos in national elections if states enforce different standards for candidate eligibility based on insurrection.

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Colorado Cannot Bar Trump from Ballot - Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Trump v. Anderson that Colorado cannot prevent Trump from running for federal office. The case addressed whether Colorado could bar Trump from appearing on presidential ballots due to his involvement in the January 6 insurrection. The 9-0 decision stated that states cannot unilaterally disqualify candidates based on the Constitution's Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The liberal justices, while agreeing with the outcome, criticized the reasoning behind the decision.

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