Republicans criticize Colorado Supreme Court for excluding Trump from ballot
Republicans Slam Colorado Supreme Court for Removing Trump from 2024 Presidential Ballot
A slew of top Republicans expressed outrage on Tuesday after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled to remove Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot. They argued that his actions on January 6, 2021, amounted to an insurrection.
The 4-3 ruling will be placed on hold pending appeal until January 4, according to the Court.
“A majority of the court holds that President Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution,” the ruling stated. “Because he is disqualified, it would be a wrongful act under the Election Code for the Colorado Secretary of State to list him as a candidate on the presidential primary ballot.”
In response, the Colorado Republican Party threatened to withdraw from the primary and hold a caucus instead if Trump is kept off the ballot.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who are currently in second and third place, respectively, among Republican presidential candidates, condemned the ruling.
“The Left invokes ‘democracy’ to justify its use of power, even if it means abusing judicial power to remove a candidate from the ballot based on spurious legal grounds,” DeSantis said. “SCOTUS should reverse.”
Haley called for the decision to be left up to the voters, stating that she will “beat him fair and square” and does not “need to have judges making these decisions.”
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Former Rep. Justin Amash (L-MI), who was not a supporter of Trump when he was in office, criticized the Colorado Supreme Court’s opinion, stating that it is ”shameful” and goes against the constitutional system.
“Donald Trump was not removed from office by Congress for engaging in insurrection. Donald Trump has not been criminally convicted in a court of law of engaging in insurrection,” he argued. “Whatever you believe about whether Donald Trump engaged in insurrection has no bearing on whether he’s eligible to run for president. No legislative, executive, or judicial body of a state should engage in extraconstitutional decision-making to disqualify a federal candidate from the ballot.”
“This isn’t accountability; it’s an assault on due process of law,” Amash concluded. “It undermines our electoral system and threatens every federal candidate for office.”
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also expressed concern over the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision.
Every American should be troubled by the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove President Trump from the ballot.
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) December 20, 2023
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) called the ruling “garbage” and predicted that it will be appealed to the Supreme Court and ultimately reversed.
Cruz challenged Democrats and the media, asking if they will denounce these “partisan judges” who are trying to prevent the voters from choosing the next President.
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) stated that the ruling will actually benefit Trump and questioned whether the Colorado judges realize this.
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) criticized the “Colorado Resistance judges” for attempting to block an election and called for condemnation from both Republicans and Democrats.
The Colorado Resistance judges want to Save Democracy by blocking an election.
These disgraceful hacks should be condemned by every American—Republican and Democrat.
The Supreme Court should immediately strike down this unAmerican stunt.
— Tom Cotton (@TomCottonAR) December 20, 2023
What broader conversations and questions are being sparked by the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling, including the limits of judicial power, the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the authority of state courts in shaping the national electoral landscape
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Amidst the backlash, some legal experts have questioned the Colorado Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment. Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz argued that the Court’s ruling was a misapplication of the Amendment, which was intended to address the disqualification of former Confederates, not sitting or former presidents.
Furthermore, critics argue that the decision sets a concerning precedent by allowing a court to potentially remove a candidate from a ballot based on subjective interpretations of their behavior. They contend that such decisions should be left to the voters, who have the ultimate power to elect or reject candidates.
The legal battle surrounding Trump’s eligibility to run for president in 2024 is expected to continue. It remains uncertain whether the Supreme Court of the United States will take up the case or if other legal avenues will be pursued.
Regardless of the outcome, the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling has sparked a broader conversation about the limits of judicial power and the role of the courts in determining political candidacy. Critics argue that unelected judges should not be the arbiters of who can or cannot run for office.
Meanwhile, Republicans across the country are closely monitoring the developments in Colorado. Many view the Court’s ruling as a highly politicized move against Trump, further polarizing the already deeply divided country.
As the legal battle unfolds, the implications of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision extend beyond Trump’s candidacy. The ruling raises important questions about the balance of powers, the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the authority of state courts in shaping the national electoral landscape.
Ultimately, the outcome of this case will serve as a precedent for future disputes over candidate eligibility and the role of judges in shaping the electoral process. It remains to be seen how the legal arguments and political implications will play out, but one thing is clear – the controversy surrounding Trump’s candidacy and the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision will continue to ignite passionate debate and shape the political landscape in the coming months.
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