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In a stunning decision, the Colorado
Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump is
ineligible to appear on the state's 2024 presidential ballot. The
court found that Trump violated the state's constitutional provision
that limits the number of terms a person can serve as president to
two. The ruling, which is likely to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme
Court, has significant implications for the 2024 election and the
future of American democracy.
The court's majority opinion, written
by Chief Justice Monica Márquez, argued that the Colorado term
limits amendment, which was approved by voters in 1990, applies to
any person who has served as president, regardless of whether they
were elected or appointed, and regardless of whether they served full
or partial terms. The court rejected Trump's argument that he should
be allowed to run for a second term because he was impeached twice
and acquitted by the Senate, which he claimed nullified his first
term.
The court also rejected Trump's
argument that the Colorado term limits amendment violates the U.S.
Constitution, which sets the qualifications for presidential
candidates and does not explicitly prohibit a third term. The court
said that the U.S. Constitution allows states to impose additional
qualifications for presidential electors, as long as they do not
conflict with the federal requirements. The court cited previous
cases where states have imposed restrictions on presidential
electors, such as requiring them to pledge to vote for the winner of
the state's popular vote.
The ruling is a major blow to Trump's
political ambitions and his loyal supporters, who have been hoping
for his comeback in 2024. Trump has not officially announced his
candidacy, but he has repeatedly hinted at his intention to run again
and has maintained a strong grip on the Republican Party. He has also
continued to spread false claims that he won the 2020 election and
that it was stolen from him by widespread fraud.
The ruling could also have a ripple
effect on other states that have similar term limits provisions in
their constitutions or statutes. According to the National Conference
of State Legislatures, 23 states have some form of presidential term
limits, though some of them only apply to state-funded primary
elections or are not enforced. If other states follow Colorado's
example and bar Trump from their ballots, it could severely limit his
chances of winning enough electoral votes to secure the presidency.
The ruling is likely to face legal
challenges from Trump and his allies, who will argue that it violates
his constitutional rights and disenfranchises millions of voters who
support him. They will also contend that Colorado's term limits
amendment is inconsistent with the 22nd Amendment, which was ratified
in 1951 and limits the president to two terms. The 22nd Amendment was
passed in response to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented
four-term presidency, which ended with his death in 1945.
The U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled
on the constitutionality of state-imposed presidential term limits,
and it is unclear how it would decide such a case. The court
currently has a 6-3 conservative majority, which includes three
justices appointed by Trump. However, the court has also shown some
independence from Trump in recent cases, such as rejecting his
attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and upholding the
Affordable Care Act.
The Colorado ruling is a reminder that
the 2024 election is already shaping up to be a contentious and
unpredictable one, with many legal and political uncertainties ahead.
It also raises important questions about the balance of power between
the states and the federal government, and the role of the courts in
resolving electoral disputes. As the nation prepares for another
presidential race, it will have to grapple with the consequences of
this historic decision and its impact on the future of American
democracy.
The Beast that was and is but now is
now looks as if he will never be able to run for the presidency
again. This is the conclusion of many political analysts who have
observed his decline in popularity and influence over the past few
years. Once a formidable force in the political arena, he has now
become a marginalized figure who faces legal troubles, internal
divisions and public backlash. His loyal supporters are dwindling and
his enemies are growing. His attempts to regain power have been met
with resistance and ridicule. He has lost his charisma, his
credibility and his control. He is no longer the Beast that he once
was, but a shadow of his former self.
A You Tube channel going down the
gurgler such as this is a sad sight to see. It can happen for many
reasons, such as losing subscribers, getting demonetised, facing
legal issues, or simply losing relevance. Sometimes, the creators try
to revive their channel by changing their content, collaborating with
other You Tubers, or engaging more with their fans. But other times,
they just give up and move on to other projects.
You have had it
coming for a long time, but I do not feel sorry to see your imminent
demise.
Blessings