Colorado kicks Donald Trump off ballot

[erbear]

Unfortunately, I expect the SC to rule i against Colorado here. This is so frustrating.

[waverly]

Ugh this is so annoying if they rule against Colorado. The states have the right to run their own elections for the state which is one of the reasons for Federalism, so I don't see why a state doesn't have the power over the ballots.

[erbear]

Feb 8, 2024 14:53:31 GMT -5 waverly said:

Ugh this is so annoying if they rule against Colorado. The states have the right to run their own elections for the state which is one of the reasons for Federalism, so I don't see why a state doesn't have the power over the ballots.

I think the argument is that the supremacy clause means that a state can’t make a decision unilaterally that impacts a national election.

[nuggetbrain]

Feb 8, 2024 13:00:36 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

Reading through everything, it seems like SCOTUS will rule against Colorado.

I would be surprised if they didn't.  Unfortunately since he hasn't been found guilty of insurrection yet it makes things more nebulous. 

I'm interested to see how the votes are split. 

[basilosaurus]

Feb 8, 2024 14:53:31 GMT -5 waverly said:

Ugh this is so annoying if they rule against Colorado. The states have the right to run their own elections for the state which is one of the reasons for Federalism, so I don't see why a state doesn't have the power over the ballots.

Their own arguments for dismantling the voting rights act was that states should be in control. Utterly hypocritical which is unfortunately to be expected

[lahoagie]

I am assuming Clarence Thomas recused himself because his wife helped lead the insurrection, right? Right? Just kidding - I don’t expect him to ever do the right thing…