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24. So the ones who need to supply tax returns are the electors...

Wed Mar 20, 2019, 07:11 PM

Mar 2019

Last edited Wed Mar 20, 2019, 08:32 PM - Edit history (2)

and not the candidates.... ?

Why would we be interested in seeing those ?

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Trump could be left off some states' ballots in 2020 if these bills become law [View all] yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2019 OP

The Constitution sets *minimum* requirements- you have to be at least 35 The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #12

So states could rule "no republicans" or " only white males" ? MichMan Mar 2019 #18

That would violate other laws and constitutional principles. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #19

Many of those cases had to do with unduly burdensome signature requirements. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #23

Should apply to all federal, state & local ? MichMan Mar 2019 #13

You're right. alwaysinasnit Mar 2019 #14

Nope. States have complete control over how their electors are awarded. NYC Liberal Mar 2019 #9

I'm not sure that is true MichMan Mar 2019 #15

There are no restrictions: NYC Liberal Mar 2019 #20

So the ones who need to supply tax returns are the electors... MichMan Mar 2019 #24

Man that would be so awesome Blue Owl Mar 2019 #7

Bernie too Qutzupalotl Mar 2019 #8

Aren't these Blue states where he has no chance to win anyway? Polybius Mar 2019 #10

If only solid blue states pass it BlueFlorida Mar 2019 #11

Good news is, his stupid base isn't big enough. shanny Mar 2019 #17

Blue states, I assume. shanny Mar 2019 #16

Term limits are a great analogy MichMan Mar 2019 #25

Kick Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2019 #27