Citing court ruling, Missouri Secretary of State decertifies abortion amendment from Nov. 5 ballot

[pstokely]

Source: KSHB

Monday’s decision by Ashcroft to decertify the petition did not immediately appear to impact the Missouri Supreme Court’s review of the petition scheduled for Tuesday.

“The case is before the Missouri Supreme Court, and they have jurisdiction, not Jay Ashcroft. We are confident the court will order the secretary of state to keep Amendment 3 on the ballot so that Missourians can vote to end Missouri’s abortion ban on Nov. 5,” Rachel Sweet, campaign manager for Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, said in a statement.

Read more: https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/citing-court-ruling-missouri-secretary-of-state-decertifies-abortion-amendment-from-nov-5-ballot

[UpInArms]

1. I hate these bipedal creatures that dress up as humans

They are the scourge of the earth

[BlueGreenLady]

13. This is maddening!

Republicans only follow the laws they choose. We won’t go back!

[YD Democrat]

2. Deception of the Right

...senior counsel (for the Thomas More Society) Mary Catherine Martin released the following statement.

"We will not allow Missourians to be deceived into signing away dozens of current laws that protect the unborn, pregnant women, parents, and children," she said.

That is deception and it's paternalistic. She is saying their organization doesn't trust the citizens of Missouri to understand the words written on a ballot. I don't see her saying, the Missouri public is too stupid to vote for any other thing that is currently on that ballot.
What makes this different?

On edit: What specific current laws does Missouri actually have to feed their poor kids, or fund their education department?

[Picaro]

3. The guardrails didn't hold

I moved from Missouri to Texas.

Not sure which is worse. Both are weaponizing the judiciary and the law.

Think Texas is winning this race.

We live in disgusting times surrounded by disgusting ruthless people.

[HeartsCanHope]

4. I babysat Jay Ashcroft and his siblings one time when I was in High School.

He and his siblings were horrible, and I never babysat for them again. IMHO he has not changed one iota in all these years. An insufferable jerk then, and today he's a truly disgusting human being. He does not make the final decision about what goes on the ballot, the Missouri Supreme Court does. He got voted out in the primary in his run for governor, and he's trying to still be relevant. NOT WORKING!

[cstanleytech]

5. So, safe to say then that whoever his father was should be arrested for not pulling out in time then?

[winstars]

6. His father was Sen John Ashcroft, who I believe "babysat" Clarence T thru his Senate confirmation

Or am I mistaken???

[cstanleytech]

8. Like I said :-)

[HeartsCanHope]

10. His father was Senator John Ashcroft, also Governor of Missouri John Ashcroft, US Attorney John Ashcroft...

You know, the waterboarding guy during W's administration. Don't remember about Clarence Thomas, but wouldn't put it past John Ashcroft.
So tired of all the idiots here in Missouri! The good news is that Missouri voters didn't choose Jay Ashcroft in the primary for Governor's race. Some progress at least!

[lildDemz]

15. Let the Eagle Soar

That guy.

[HeartsCanHope]

9. YES!

[Pas-de-Calais]

7. ASS-croft

[HeartsCanHope]

11. You made my day!

Thanks!

[Tennessee Hillbilly]

12. Even if the measure passes...

Missouri officials will do everything they can to subvert it.

[lees1975]

14. Well, the Republicans are sure helping Democrats with their turnout in Missouri.

[Mysterian]

16. They want to IMPOSE their twisted beliefs on everyone

and not allow the people to have a say in the matter, because they know they will lose.

[republianmushroom]

17. Abortion to Stay on Missouri Ballot

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219440283

https://politicalwire.com/2024/09/10/abortion-to-stay-on-missouri-ballot/