Sen. Tillis suggests withholding federal funds from states that ‘misuse’ the 14th Amendment
OAN’s Sam Valk
10:40 AM – Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Senator Thom Tillis has introduced legislation to ban federal funds from going to states that abuse the 14th amendment.
On Tuesday, Tillis (R-N.C.) offered his amendment which would mandate that the Supreme Court be the only jurisdiction that can remove federal candidates from the ballot under the 14th amendment.
The bill is in response to Colorado’s Supreme Court removing 45th President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state citing the 14th amendment.
The North Carolinian said that regardless of how you personally feel about the president, it’s outrageous to see left-wing activists make a mockery of the political system by removing him from the ballot.
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What concerns does Senator Tillis have regarding state courts removing federal candidates from the ballot based on constitutional challenges?
Out President Trump, it is important to protect the integrity of the electoral process. He argued that allowing state courts to remove federal candidates from the ballot based on constitutional challenges undermines the democratic principles of fair elections and the representation of voters.
Tillis emphasized that the Supreme Court should be the ultimate authority when it comes to constitutional matters and should have the final say on whether a federal candidate can be removed from the ballot. His legislation, if passed, would prohibit federal funds from being allocated to states that abuse the 14th amendment by removing candidates from the ballot through state courts.
The senator’s proposed bill comes in the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify President Trump from the state’s ballot. The court cited the 14th amendment as the basis for its decision. Tillis believes that this ruling sets a dangerous precedent and opens the door for future partisan manipulation of the electoral process.
In a tweet, Senator Tillis expressed his frustration with left-wing activists collaborating with partisan state officials to undermine the integrity of the political system. He called for an end to such actions and vowed to introduce legislation to prevent these abuses and protect constitutional challenges from being used as a means to remove candidates from the ballot.
Critics argue that Tillis’s legislation is a partisan move to protect President Trump’s candidacy, as he is a Republican senator. However, Tillis maintains that his bill is about preserving the principles of fair elections and ensuring that the Supreme Court is the final arbiter in matters of federal candidates’ eligibility.
This legislation is likely to spark a heated debate in Congress, with opinions divided along party lines. Some may see it as a necessary safeguard against potential abuses of the electoral process, while others may view it as an attempt to limit states’ rights and undermine their authority in deciding who appears on their election ballots.
Regardless of the outcome, Senator Tillis’s proposed legislation highlights the ongoing importance of ensuring the integrity and fairness of the electoral process. It raises crucial questions about the balance of power between state and federal jurisdictions, as well as the role of the Supreme Court in resolving constitutional challenges that arise during elections.
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