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PortTack

(35,824 posts)
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 03:40 PM Aug 2023

Conservative repubs don't want tfg to run. The state's SOS can refuse to put him on the ballot

I listened to a pod cast featuring an attorney that said if his name did not appear on the ballot in AZ, MI, PA and WI, that would do it. These states all have democratic SOS. JMO but if the conservatives including some from the federalist society want to prevent him from running, then step up and have republican Secretary of States do it!

If the dem SOS do it, imagine the push back! Not only from gqp elected officials, but voters and of course the orange piss wad himself. Wouldn’t it be better in the long run if he wins the primary to see him resoundingly defeated at the ballot box in November?

Otherwise let the federalist’s and gqp step up. Thoughts….

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Conservative repubs don't want tfg to run. The state's SOS can refuse to put him on the ballot (Original Post) PortTack Aug 2023 OP
Hey, republicans, don't make us take out your garbage Walleye Aug 2023 #1
My thoughts exactly! PortTack Aug 2023 #2
I doubt Democratic SOS would do that. Silent Type Aug 2023 #3
I hope not! I don't think it's a wise political move PortTack Aug 2023 #4
I'm surprised some gop sos hasn't tried it against biden.... getagrip_already Aug 2023 #5
I've met the SOS's from AZ, MI, PA and WI...none of them will block him from being on the ballot. brooklynite Aug 2023 #6
Thx for the very informative input! PortTack Aug 2023 #7
Actually, I want him on the ballot. I want to see him beat bad in the 2024 election. patphil Aug 2023 #8
It's not going to happen without a conviction Fiendish Thingy Aug 2023 #9
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getagrip_already

(17,802 posts)
5. I'm surprised some gop sos hasn't tried it against biden....
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 04:31 PM
Aug 2023

Maybe that will be an October surprise. Along with an sc set of indictments.

Because of the burisma and Jina scandals, biden fomenting an insurrection to steal the 2020 election.

So no ballot for you!

 

brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
6. I've met the SOS's from AZ, MI, PA and WI...none of them will block him from being on the ballot.
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 04:35 PM
Aug 2023

If Trump isn't charged and convicted for Insurrection (18 U.S. Code § 2383) he won't be prevented from running for President in any State. If you want to keep him out of office, beat him on Election Day.

patphil

(9,230 posts)
8. Actually, I want him on the ballot. I want to see him beat bad in the 2024 election.
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 04:40 PM
Aug 2023

I want Biden (assumed candidate) to win by 15-20 million votes, and I think he can.
It's the only way to get closure on this walking turd.

Otherwise it's 4 more years of whining, pissing, and moaning about how the election was stolen.

Fiendish Thingy

(24,098 posts)
9. It's not going to happen without a conviction
Mon Aug 21, 2023, 06:06 PM
Aug 2023

Here’s why- if all it took was the sole authority of a SOS to disqualify a candidate, then be prepared for Biden to be disqualified in numerous red states.

Regardless of what the experts say, no SOS is currently taking steps to disqualify Trump.

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