The Colorado state Supreme Courtroom dominated that Trump needs to be banned from the poll in that state for inciting an rebel, …
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The Colorado state Supreme Courtroom dominated that Trump needs to be banned from the poll in that state for inciting an rebel, …
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It's amusing that republicans are screaming "let the people decide", because when the people decided something they didn't like they called it "rigged" and then tried every implausible and illegal scheme they could possibly think of to invalidate it.
Regarding the tit for tat? Ana's reaction is purely political and not about doing what's right. No matter the revenge, Dems, Inds, and Reps who believe in doing the right thing, should support Trump's removal. Forget political expediencies, do the right thing and let the chips fall where they may.
just another waste of time LOL. Trump is now back on the ballot.
Ana and Cenk, your views on whether T** should be on the ballot, despite being constitutionally unqualified, miss a crucial point. Primary and general election voters should have the chance to vote for only legitimate candidates. It’s irresponsible to endorse the inclusion of a candidate who has violated the Constitution.
Your support for primary leniency seems self-serving, as if you’re trying to secure a spot on a ballot for which you’re constitutionally ineligible. This stance sets a dangerous precedent, potentially undermining our electoral system. Such actions could pave the way for undemocratic candidates to exploit and possibly destroy the principles of U.S. democracy.
To Quote the Secretary of State of Maine , “ Specifically, I find that the declaration of his (“T****”) candidate consent form is false because he is not qualified to hold the office of the President under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment.”
I realize this is way late. I didn't watch the segment live and after I did I still wanted to digest Ana's opinion about the "political" aspect of the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling before commenting. My instinct was to disagree but I had to think about why. I now have; this is why the framing of the issue as "political" is wrong and concedes the decline of respect for the judiciary and the rule of law. First, Ana's reporting on the decision itself was, as usual, 100% accurate. Second, her assessment of the political fallout or inevitable criticism of the decision by the right is also understandable and perhaps inevitable. The incorrect part of the opinion was failure to frame the ruling as upholding the rule of law against those that see everything as political and therefore up for grabs. It is not political, it is an important constitutional-legal decision designed to protect democracy and ensure change through the democratic process; the very heart of the rule of law. Many journalists comment on legal matters without the substance that Ana presented because the legal weeds are too deep for a news segment. While important legal decisions may have political consequences are on occasion be influenced by the political views of the jurists, e.g. Dobbs, it is much more the exception than the rule. Acquiescing to the political framing further erodes trust in the rule of law that preserved our democracy during the last test, (60 court cases with several conservatives judges, Barr's refusal to support the plan, Pence, Liz Cheney, Kinzinger). Unless it is highlighted undiscerning viewers will begin to view every legal ruling as a purely political ruling akin to an impeachment, by 4 liberal judges. A horrible example of this trend is a law South Carolina just passed a law requiring judicial partisanship in elections.
The reporting that certain legal scholars have found the provision is vague or ambiguous is about the same percentage as anti vax and anti climate-change scientists. Any English speaker will read it and ask, what's vague? The opinion of Ty Cobb on the provision is not an opinion anyone should rely on because he was a good trial lawyer. Trial lawyers are not necessarily legal scholars. The Colorado trial judge found that Trump's conduct did fit the terms of the insurrection clause and he committed an insurrection. The judge found however that the officer term did not apply to Trump because, in her erroneous opinion, the rules of interpretation required that the president and vice president be mentioned specifically. That is known as a non-sequitur, is an improper use of the consistency maxim, and was weird. The plain meaning rule which Cenk has mentioned many times, makes it clear that Trump is covered by the "officer" term. Another maxim of plain interpretation actually requires the opposite, that a specific exception to a general term must be stated if it is intended. The most important interpretive device is, of course the context and purpose of the provision. The civil war amendments were designed to right the wrongs that led to the war and prevent the schism that just happened. The obvious intent was to keep just such traitors out of the federal government. It is an unconscionable that every federal and state traitor is excluded except the president and vice president. Applying the constitution to people that violate it is not over-reach, it is required, like they said.
The demagoguing by Trump and trumpists is inevitable and must not weigh against upholding the importance of the rule of law framing of every legal decision that is coming; there are many. Will right wingers want tit for tat? Of course but that Dan Patrick BS only plays in theory. Why was there not one case favoring Trump's lie? The rule of law. This is something that lay people think can easily happen. The rules that bind the court don't allow that level of activism. It reminds me of criticism of Kamala Harris for enforcing unpopular laws in California. There are guard rails and limits that prevent abuse of the judicial process. That's why Trump is desperate to delay the trials because he knows he will lose.
I also disagree with Ryan Grimm. While depriving Trump of an election seems unsportsmanlike I doubt you would say that about Jefferson Davis being allowed to run against Lincoln right after the civil war and fill the federal government with his former confederate generals? Certain constitutional provisions are there for a reason, and must be applied when legally appropriate regardless of the political risk. The provisions are there to protect the Republic and our form of government. It's simple if you don't want to be disqualified don't attempt a coup. It's not about politics, it's about the rule of law and its centrality to our survival as a democracy.
His own wife hates him! Why would anyone Vote for someone who his own family is disgusted by him?
Donald Trump you do the crime you do the time .
Voting DOES NOT MATTER FOLKS IT NEVER HAS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuuTTDY9YUw
F^%K It all. If you want to make America, America again the Corporations need to be corrected, WE HAVE ALL GAVE THEM CONSENT TO DO THIS TO US!!!! Yes we gave them CONSENT to do unto us. WAKE UP!!
Ana, thank you for being fair. You're the greatest lady in America
In total agreement with Anna!!
The Colorado case was brought by a REPUBLICAN group. You need to repeat this over and over.
Thanks Ana for your honesty .
Red states need to remove Biden off the ballot. Democrats are communist.
Take this L again ty-turds
Remember that the civil war insurrectionists were never charged or convicted yet were still banned from running for any office.
Same applies to Trump.
Independent voter may 'sit this one out' in 2024, not vote for Trump or Biden – I see the "alternative Facts" channel FOX NEWS is still pushing "Alternative Facts". I'm an Independent voter and every Independent voter I know is definitely voting and they're not voting Republican either. It's not Biden or any Anti Trumpers that will keep Trump off the ballot, it's the Constitution that will keep him off the ballot. People say, "Let the voters decide". Well, the voters have already decided in 2020, but Trump refuse to accept it and this is where it's ending up. No Independent voters I know are voting Republican because it has been proven that Republican are looking to dismantle our Constitution and We the People are not going to let that happen.
President Trump has not been found guilty of insurrection, I was under the impression that you are innocent until proven guilty.
Equivocating ? Seriously?
all true, i agree with everything she said. but should we just ignore the 14th amendment's insurrection clause? should the courts not have the power to rule on whether or not the 14th amendment disqualifies a candidate? and suppose trump actually shot somebody on 5th avenue in broad daylight, would we also say that it's better to defeat him in the elections? should we suspend the rule of law when it comes to politicians, just because it might look like bad sportsmanship?
I am A Trump supporter but a big fan of yours because you think more objectively.
I heard this Ana person’s rant about Christianity, something to so with abortion. She went nuts on that topic, maybe she should talk a Little bit about the young girls in Muslim countries getting circumcised in ally ways, but I doubt it….she is pathetic.
Don't worry trump will retrn !! Bcz God chose trump for the America !! U will see when trump is win 👍🏻😇
What means…..he jumps a few more points in the polls hahahahaha
If it was ANY dem president attempting an insurrection NO ONE would question what the 14th Amendment meant. It would never even make it to court because the DNC would take it upon themselves to remove that person. What world are we living in? It's insane that he is elevated to level of a normal politician. He's an insane, ruthless, lying, crook. It drives me crazy how weak the left is on him. He should have been in jail decades ago.
This country is full of white supremacist. Democrats can't win them over. Only Jesus can. They have to be born again
Ohhhhh I get it Ana. Let the voters decide when it's Trump but Biden is selfish for not bowing out. Got it.
Colorado is predominantly Dem. Even if Trump were on their ballot, a majority of their voters would, based upon historical voting, vote Dem. Taking Trump off the ballot there will hurt the Colorado voters, who will feel disenfranchised, more than it will hurt Trump. Long-term, it will hurt the judicial institutions. Voters remember things. And … the rest of the nation is watching. This is going to raise Trump's popularity in the rest of the states, many of which are swing.
Let’s not forget this and other more violent methods are what dictators use to stay in power. We’re stripping away democracy and freedom for charges, not from being guilty, but from just being charged. Thank goodness most of you have nothing to do with law or else you would convict them for just not liking them. Shows a lot about the ingroup bias and selective media bias that the left enjoys displaying but also Denys at every corner.
Most people think that this is about Trump's desire to become president. That’s no longer his main motivation.
Trump is facing 91 felony charges, including a Georgia state RICO charge and one accusing him of stealing classified information and lying about it. Even one felony charge is serious! He is not going to defeat all 91 charges. He couldn’t pardon himself for a Georgia RICO conviction. No federal prosecutor files charges against a wealthy former president without having good reason and feeling confident that they have evidence that will stand up in court.
Boatright, the Colorado Chief Justice, is a registered Republican. All seven Colorado justices agreed that he engaged in an insurrection, but the three dissenting thought he should be convicted before being disqualified.
All their reasons are explained in great detail in their ruling. Anyone taking the time to read it will understand that it wasn’t a political decision and why they ruled the way they did.
A simple IQ test would have disqualified him from the beginning
Trump has not been convicted of anything… just shows how corrupt the biden admin is , clearly!!! A vialation of our constitution!!! Vote on someone for how they do there job they are hired to do. Not based on if u like his personal life on not! Or god forbid they express there freedom of speech n hurt ur feelings. People forget its a temp job. We need to pay attention to who has been in office the longest bc corruption has been going on WAY BEFORE TRUMP!
If they are so scared that they can't beat Trump, that is on the RNC and DNC. the truth is, Trump is only successful in a world where all other leaders are very poor, such as Dementia Joe, Killary Clinton, Ron DeSalestax, Corporate Kamala Harris and more. If Bernie was running, there would be nothing to fear when it comes to Trump, Bernie would easily win, but we cannot have nice things.
P.S. and Delta plane load.
Democrats voter rolls in sanctuary cities are increasing every day, by the bus load.
nooo. This is about INSURRECTION… Bidden had nothing to do with an INSURRECTION. I don't see how you don't see that. They can't just make up a reason to take somebody of the ballot! INSURRECTION… he lead an INSURRECTION… I love you Anna… but I don't understand… it has nothing to do with being charged… He should not be allowed anywhere near our government. Please review tapes from January 6th. Maybe you forgot. 🙁
You Americans are crazy. Your constitution bans people who participated in insurrections from holding office. Trump attempted a coup. Therefore he is disqualified. Simple as that.
How can Trump be for inciting an insurrection when even the FBI says there was no insurrection. Look for yourself. https://docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/GO00/20210902/114020/HMKP-117-GO00-20210902-SD005.pdf
You guys initially supported this move then backtracked once you realized this whole case is based on a constitutional technicality, which is also what’s impeding Cenk from being on the ballot nationwide, so now you’re both opposing constitutional reasonings for the sake of consistency
Ana, im glad we can disagree on politics but agree on principles. God bless you!
Ive voted for Obama, Clinton, and trump in that order. I dont have party loyalty at all. And i can tell everyone that from a swing voter’s perspective that this attempt to bar Trump from the ballot makes all democrats look untrustworthy even after all the bullshit trump has done and said.
This is not the strategy at least until there is a clear sedition conviction and after that conviction has gone through the appeals process.
Supporters of the colorado ballot removal are spiking the football after a touch down without realizing they filled the ball with nitroglycerin.
Ana, it’s not a Democrat issue it’s a people and voter rights issue… this is who filed the suit in CO:
“six Colorado voters — four Republicans and two independents — who sued with the help of the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.”
Quite possibly they were cherry-picked…but hey..”punching low and hitting hard” (your words) these ppl tried to do the right thing VIA the courts. Right people, right place, right time.
No other commander in chief has ever done this. Why should a GOP failed former insurrectionist deserve a chance on the ballot when the constitution is clear.
#GetOutTheBlueVote
I don’t consider the actions of CO as a “stunt”. We who watched 1/6/2021 activities at the Capitol..he did this! I believe the CO took the correct path. Until we squash, yes with ballots, the Radical GOP will continue to bully and brutalize thr US citizens, deport immigrants without cause. We will live in a third world country without Democraxy under GOP Authoritarian Rule.
A Vote for BLUE now will help to save our country from this #GOP degradation.
GOP say they want to restore faith in our country and Democracy. Well for past 16 years they’ve shown that that’s not their true agenda. They’ve shown us and told us WHO they are…why are ppl not hearing nor believing it. DEMS, Independents, centrists, progressives..Stand Up for Democracy NOW. If not now, When?
Okay Ana. So yes, he violated the Constitution, which states that his actions on 1/6 disqualify him from running again….but don't let it disqualify him. Let the voters decide. Got it.
Also… you say Trump will win. Got it.
So… you're voting for Biden, right?
. 🙆🤦 Anyone out there sober??? So just bow down . for more crazy 🐂 shit,and no shit 🧻paper . Just lock us all up ! Ohh 🤦 i forgot u already did .😷 . shame on you tyt . SMH.
Democrats didn't file the lawsuit
Ana is ñot making any sense! She sees what the GOP is doing, but she has a problem with the Democrats fighting back! I wouldn't join The Young Turks if they paid me!its clear the young turks are just as confused as sone of the gop voters! This country is going to hell 😂😂😂
Colorado eh…small potatoes what the demorats have to deal with now is multiple states playing good for the goose…good for the gander…Bye Bye Felisha..!
I have to appreciate Ana Kasparian's clear line of reasoning, and absolutely enlightening level of perspective!