2024 Election - Thread #1

[robkelk]

AP: Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state’s ballot under Constitution’s insurrection clause

The decision from a court whose justices were all appointed by Democratic governors marks the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.

Said section of said amendment being the one intended to keep Confederates from re-taking government jobs.

The court stayed its decision until Jan. 4, or until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the case.

Because the decision is likely to be appealed.

Oh, and Colorado doesn't have enough Electoral College votes to tip the balance... but the state's example in banning a particular candidate for supporting an insurrection could set a precedent for other states.