The 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump

[AverageOldGuy]

20. I think reality is against a 14th Amendment solution

Commenting on my own article -- I think reality is against a 14th Amendment solution, but hope springs eternal.

Would he first have to be convicted of insurrection? If he first must be convicted and then the 14th Amendment kicks in, it's probably a dead letter because of the length of time involved. I mean -- he may be found guilty of insurrection as a result of either or both Jack Smith's or Fani Willis' indictments -- HOWEVER -- we know he will appeal any convictions, and appeals can drag on and on and on, likely well past Nov 2024 (when he will be 78) and maybe past Nov 2028 (when he will be 82, if he's still alive). So -- even if he's convicted and the conviction(s) upheld, he will have run out his string because I really believe all but the most committed MAGAts are tiring of him, making Nov 2024 his last shot at public office.

Even if someone sues to keep him from running for office under the 14th Amendment -- conviction or not -- that case would have to work its way through the federal court system to the Supreme Court and God only knows what SCOTUS would do.

So, while we all would like to see it happen, I think reality is against us. Which means we must GET OUT THE VOTE in Nov 2024. Remember -- it's the Electoral College vote and that comes down to 5 or 6 states.