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In reply to the discussion: Donald Trump is NOT eligible to run for President. Period. [View all]Stargleamer
(2,738 posts)and a Colorado decision is not binding on other states' courts. However, re-iterating the POS's role in what happened on Jan. 6 could be advantageous to us. Nowhere do I want to imply that the POS has a chance of being thrown off the ballot in red states, or even many blue states, even though the case is quite compelling.
Yes, 4 of the justices didn't agree with the lower court's opinion re whether or not the POS was an Officer or held an office. But the basic finding of him engaging in insurrection was not disputed. 2 of the dissenters disagreed with how the Court applied the Colorado Constitution and laws to this case. So I wouldn't say they disagreed necessarily with the lower court's essential finding, that the POS engaged in insurrection.
The state court was also interpreting it's own constitution, which doesn't allow for those engaging in insurrection to be on the ballot, according to the 4 who ruled as such.
The USSC will undoubtedly fuck up and find some bs reason to overrule this decision. However, at least their flagrant bs about originalism will be exposed.