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In reply to the discussion: When does he announce he is running for POTUS again after this term is up? [View all]
Fiendish Thingy
(23,292 posts)21. Yes, they would have
Of course, one would have to believe Obama would incite an insurrection first.
Let’s say Mississippi disqualified Obama over his birth certificate- the Roberts court would have overturned such a move.
But you have changed the subject- go read Jackson’s concurrence of the Colorado ruling, if you truly seek to understand.
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When does he announce he is running for POTUS again after this term is up? [View all]
CTyankee
Aug 2025
OP
I don't think he'll bother with the traditional way of throwing his hat in the ring..he'll just EO it
Deuxcents
Aug 2025
#2
That's interesting. How can he pull that off? Would there have to be a ruling from the Supreme Court?
CTyankee
Aug 2025
#4
You think Trump is capable of forcing his name onto the ballot in all 50 states?
Fiendish Thingy
Aug 2025
#7
But most of the Republican state governments would probably go along with it---
Jack Valentino
Aug 2025
#32
This scotus would have no problem declaring the 22nd amendment null and void, because it violates
Blues Heron
Aug 2025
#6
They already did it to put him on the Colorado ballot, just made stuff up and did it. That amend. was clear
Blues Heron
Aug 2025
#9
It shows they totally have his back. If that had been Obama, he would have been barred in a nanosecond.
Blues Heron
Aug 2025
#14
No, but the 6 pukes are for sure. They would have barred Obama if he had done J6. I have no doubt.
Blues Heron
Aug 2025
#19
What was disappointing was that nobody refiled the suit in *federal* court
Fiendish Thingy
Aug 2025
#24
but the suit was only about the primary election ballot in Colorado.... yes ?
Jack Valentino
Aug 2025
#33
Republican politicians who stand silently by while Trump does all these things are "lowering the bar"
Jack Valentino
Aug 2025
#34
"I hereby proclaim myself President for Life. Thank You for your attention to this matter."
Midnight Writer
Aug 2025
#12
He will do an executive order and cancel future elections and make himself dictator for life.
kimbutgar
Aug 2025
#51
Once Trump gerrymanders the House to full control by the Republicans, they will only put him or his designee in.
dem4decades
Aug 2025
#54
"Vote for me and you will never have to vote again." 7-24-24 DJT There will be NO voting.
Runningdawg
Aug 2025
#57