Colorado Judge Rules Trump Eligible For Primary Ballot
OAN’s Abril Elfi
9:45 AM – Saturday, November 18, 2023
A Denver, Colorado district judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump can appear on the state’s 2024 election primary ballot.
District Judge Sarah B. Wallace ruled in favor of Trump’s eligibility shortly before 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
The ruling came after allegations were made by the group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, claiming that Trump should be disqualified due to his involvement in the insurrection on January 6, 2021.
However, Judge Wallace acknowledged Trump’s role in inciting the insurrection but stated that she couldn’t disqualify him as a presidential candidate.
Trump’s attorney, Scott Gessler, expressed surprise at the order’s structure and emphasized that Colorado voters should have the freedom to choose their preferred candidate.
“I’m surprised at the way the order was structured. Usually what will happen is courts will decide first whether or not the law applies even before we go forward to a trial. In this instance we have a trial and then she ruled that the law didn’t apply,” said Gessler.
Section 3 of the United States Constitution, which disqualifies individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office, does not explicitly mention the presidency.
“Part of the Court’s decision is its reluctance to embrace an interpretation which would disqualify a presidential candidate without a clear, unmistakable indication that such is the intent of Section Three,” the judge wrote.
Gessler expressed relief at winning the case but acknowledged the judge’s negative remarks about Trump. The Trump team applauded the ruling, considering it a blow to the un-American ballot challenges they have faced in multiple states.
Similar accusations against Trump in Minnesota, Michigan, and New Hampshire were dismissed.
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How does the recent ruling in Colorado regarding Trump’s eligibility to appear on the primary ballot impact the broader eligibility of individuals involved in the insurrection to run for public office?
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While this ruling is specific to Colorado, it raises questions about the broader eligibility of individuals involved in the insurrection to run for public office. The decision to allow Trump to appear on the primary ballot shows a reluctance to disqualify candidates without clear language in the Constitution. This has led to calls for a reconsideration of Section 3 to explicitly include the presidency.
The ruling has sparked mixed reactions from the public and political commentators. Supporters of Trump argue that this decision upholds the principles of democracy and allows voters to ultimately decide who they want as their candidate. Critics, on the other hand, point to Trump’s involvement in the insurrection as evidence that he should be disqualified from running for any public office.
Looking ahead to the 2024 election, this ruling sets an interesting precedent. It raises the question of whether other states will follow Colorado’s lead and allow Trump to appear on their primary ballots. It also opens the door for other individuals involved in the insurrection to pursue political careers.
Ultimately, the decision to allow Trump on the primary ballot in Colorado will have significant implications for the 2024 election and the broader conversation about accountability for those involved in the insurrection. It will be interesting to see how this ruling is received and whether it will influence future discussions on the eligibility of individuals with ties to the events of January 6, 2021.
Only time will tell what impact this ruling will have, but for now, it is a notable development in the ongoing political landscape.
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