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[–] mipadaitu 13 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The states control the elections, enough of them could literally just refuse to put him on the ballot.

[–] halcyoncmdr 30 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The Supreme Court already told them they can't do that to get Trump on this ballot after he violated the 14th Amendment with his failed insurrection attempt last time. And they went with it. Why would they do this any differently?

[–] mipadaitu 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The supreme court has no ability to enforce their decisions. The states can and have ignored their orders in the past.

If an order comes back that's blatant enough, there will be pushback.

https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2024-11-13/jb-pritzker-and-colorados-jared-polis-launch-governors-coalition-to-protect-against-threats-of-autocracy-under-trump

[–] NJSpradlin 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

What prevented the states from not listing the insurrectionist this last time?

Also, what state would stand up to the fascist that* they elected?

Also, when you’re the weak one in the group of fascists, a state* AG, Governor, or guy running the election, how long do you think you’d live or remain employed beyond you deciding to rock the boat here?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

The Democrats never wanted him off the ballot, half the party, and all the powerful members, committed to the sloganeering 'beat him at the ballot box' whenever the 14th was discussed They wanted to run against Trump again, and why not, record fundraising evry time they do, even when they lose.

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer 1 points 1 day ago

Is it more than 270 electoral votes worth? No? Then the blue states can have their little tantrum while the GOP laughs all the way back to a majority.