Introducing the Two Groups Plotting to Remove Trump from Ballot (with More Targets)
The left’s relentless and ambitious mission to prevent former President Donald Trump from running for office again is being led by two well-funded leftist groups. These groups are using a distorted interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection clause” to try and take Trump down.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), the legal arm of political strategist David Brock’s network of Democrat-aligned organizations, has gained national attention with its Colorado lawsuit, which is the only successful challenge to Trump’s primary ballot status so far.
The seemingly ordinary-sounding Free Speech for People has laid the groundwork for these questionable challenges since Trump left office in 2021. They are pushing a ”Section 3″ effort, pressuring election offices across the country to remove Trump from the Republican primary ballot based on the false claim that he incited an insurrection to overturn the 2020 election. Their argument is that he encouraged the riots at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
However, experts in constitutional law expect the U.S. Supreme Court to quickly dismiss the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling, as the legal basis for the challenge, the 14th Amendment’s Section 3, is highly questionable.
But according to Parker Thayer, an investigative researcher at Capital Research Center, these two leftist groups have a larger goal in mind than just removing Trump from the ballot. They are using this case to try and fundamentally change the Supreme Court.
Flawed ‘Insurrection Clause’ Argument
In late December, CREW celebrated its most notable victory when the Colorado Supreme Court became the first and only court to block Trump from the primary ballot. The court agreed with voters represented by CREW, claiming that Trump’s efforts to incite his supporters to march to the Capitol were undeniable.
The court’s ruling is based on the flawed interpretation that Trump should be disqualified from the presidential ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits individuals who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the government from holding certain offices. Notably, the presidency is not included in the list of offices to which this clause applies.
Furthermore, the ruling disregards the core principles of due process and equal protection under the law. Trump has not been convicted of any crime related to insurrection, and many Americans do not believe that the events on January 6 constituted an “insurrection.”
Opponents of these ballot-removal efforts argue that no state court has the authority to overrule the judgment of the Senate, as demonstrated by Trump’s impeachment trial. They also point out that Congress has not passed a federal law providing for the enforcement of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
A Crusade by Soros-Linked CREW
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, despite claiming to be nonpartisan, is clearly aligned with the far left. The organization has connections to David Brock and has received significant funding from leftist mega donor George Soros and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which is backed by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
These connections raise questions about CREW’s true motivations and its biased approach to targeting candidates and politicians.
Similarly, Free Speech for People, which claims to fight for free and fair elections, has spent the past three years trying to remove Trump from the primary ballot. The organization has received support from left-leaning donors and has been at the forefront of the movement to impeach Trump since his inauguration in 2017.
Free Speech for Some
Free Speech for People’s efforts to remove Trump from the ballot are seen as an attack on democracy. They have been unsuccessful in multiple states, with courts rejecting their politically motivated lawsuits.
These organizations are using a flawed legal theory as a political weapon against the Supreme Court. However, experts believe that their attempts to fundamentally change the court and pack it with their preferred justices will ultimately fail.
The Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling is a crucial case that will have significant implications for the future of our nation. While the court is expected to reject the ruling, the left will use it as ammunition to campaign for court-packing and other drastic measures.
Ultimately, the battle to protect our freedoms and the integrity of our elections is far from over.
‘Pandora’s Box’
The outcome of the Colorado case will have far-reaching consequences. It is not just about removing Trump from the ballot, but about the future of our nation. The Supreme Court’s ruling will determine whether one state official can unilaterally remove a candidate from the ballot based on vague accusations of “insurrection.” This could open a dangerous precedent and lead to further abuses of power.
While the left may have temporary victories, the fight to protect our democracy and uphold the Constitution will continue.
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What arguments undermine the legitimacy of these challenges, including the lack of due process and the absence of a federal law enforcing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment
Title: The Left’s Mission to Prevent Trump’s Run for Office Again: A Distorted Interpretation of the 14th Amendment
Introduction:
The left-wing’s persistent efforts to prevent former President Donald Trump from running for office again have gained momentum through the actions of two well-funded leftist groups. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and Free Speech for People have leveraged a distorted interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection clause” in order to challenge Trump’s eligibility for future elections. However, legal experts predict that the U.S. Supreme Court will dismiss these challenges, as their legal basis remains highly questionable.
The Influence of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington:
CREW, the legal arm of political strategist David Brock’s network of Democrat-aligned organizations, has gained national attention through its successful challenge to Trump’s primary ballot status in Colorado. This lawsuit caught public attention primarily due to its success in removing Trump from the ballot. However, it is noteworthy that CREW’s purported nonpartisan nature is questionable, as the organization has received significant funding from leftist mega donor George Soros and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
The Efforts of Free Speech for People:
Free Speech for People has laid the groundwork for these challenges since Trump left office in 2021. The group has launched a campaign pushing for the removal of Trump from the Republican primary ballot based on the false claim that he incited an insurrection to overturn the 2020 election. By pressuring election offices across the country, they aim to prevent Trump’s participation in future elections.
The Flawed “Insurrection Clause” Argument:
The legal basis for these challenges stems from Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which aims to disqualify individuals who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the government from holding certain offices. However, the interpretation that Trump should be disqualified from the presidential ballot under this clause is flawed. It disregards the core principles of due process and equal protection under the law, as Trump has not been convicted of any crime related to insurrection. Additionally, the presidency is not included in the list of offices to which this clause applies.
Ignoring Due Process and Constitutional Principles:
Opponents of these ballot-removal efforts argue that no state court has the authority to overrule the judgment of the Senate, as evident from Trump’s impeachment trial. Moreover, Congress has not passed a federal law enforcing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, further undermining the legal basis of these challenges. Therefore, the ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court and any similar challenges are unlikely to withstand scrutiny at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Questionable Motivations and Biased Approach:
Despite promoting itself as a nonpartisan organization, CREW’s alignment with the far left is evident through its connections with David Brock and its substantial funding from George Soros and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. These connections raise concerns regarding CREW’s motivations and its potential biased approach to targeting Trump.
Conclusion:
The left’s persistent attempts to prevent Donald Trump from running for office again through distorted interpretations of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection clause” are unlikely to find success at the U.S. Supreme Court. While organizations like CREW and Free Speech for People continue their crusade against Trump, it is essential to uphold due process, constitutional principles, and the integrity of future elections. The true motivations behind these efforts and the potential implications for the Supreme Court should not be overlooked.
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