So what would you think would happen under this scenario:
Trump is convicted.
Trump wins and accepts the nomination.
Lawsuits are filed to prevent him from being on the ballot.
Can states determine who is on their ballot, and if so, if Trump isn’t on the ballot in every state, do we have an illegitimate election?
Secondly if the lawsuits play out in court and we run out of time before November 2024, and Trump remains on the ballot, does the SC decide whether he is legally allowed to be elected?
Thanks for any insight. I have begun to read Mourning and already have enjoyed the first two essays!
This question is a good one and unfortunately there isn't a clear answer. The Constitution only specifies two qualifications required to run for president: 35 years of age and born in the U.S. The Espionage Act includes a provision that says anyone convicted under it can't hold federal office and the 14th amendment says anyone convicted of insurrection against the nation can't hold office. However, both are likely to be tested in the courts and at that point *insert shrug emoji*. So I think it's a big fat question mark.
Your posting provided Added clarity for a puzzled Republican who cannot understand the blind devotion to Trump by others under the circumstances.
I am glad it was helpful!
So what would you think would happen under this scenario:
Trump is convicted.
Trump wins and accepts the nomination.
Lawsuits are filed to prevent him from being on the ballot.
Can states determine who is on their ballot, and if so, if Trump isn’t on the ballot in every state, do we have an illegitimate election?
Secondly if the lawsuits play out in court and we run out of time before November 2024, and Trump remains on the ballot, does the SC decide whether he is legally allowed to be elected?
Thanks for any insight. I have begun to read Mourning and already have enjoyed the first two essays!
This question is a good one and unfortunately there isn't a clear answer. The Constitution only specifies two qualifications required to run for president: 35 years of age and born in the U.S. The Espionage Act includes a provision that says anyone convicted under it can't hold federal office and the 14th amendment says anyone convicted of insurrection against the nation can't hold office. However, both are likely to be tested in the courts and at that point *insert shrug emoji*. So I think it's a big fat question mark.