Supreme Court overturns Trump Colorado ballot ban in unanimous ruling

Fox News
4 Mar 202413:30

Summary

TLDRThe script recounts a Fox News panel discussing a unanimous Supreme Court ruling in favor of former President Donald Trump, overturning a Colorado Supreme Court decision that aimed to disqualify him from the state's ballot. The panel examines the implications of this decision, with legal analysts suggesting it nullifies similar efforts by other states. They delve into the Court's reasoning, potential future challenges, and the impact on Trump's prospects amid ongoing legal battles, including an upcoming trial over the January 6th events. The discussion highlights the Court's stance on preserving the electoral process while leaving room for speculation on how this ruling might influence Trump's legal battles.

Takeaways

  • 🗞️ The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump, overturning the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify him from the Colorado ballot.
  • 📖 The ruling implies that what happened in Colorado is not correct and suggests that states do not have the power to disqualify presidential candidates in this manner, potentially affecting similar actions in other states.
  • 📝 Justices Barrett and others wrote concurrences, indicating agreement with the judgment but differing on the rationale.
  • 🧐 The decision was described as having a unified voice from the court, emphasizing a concern over a patchwork of state decisions affecting national elections.
  • 🛠️ There were no dissents noted, pointing to a consensus on the court against the disqualification framework used by Colorado.
  • 🌐 The Supreme Court's opinion suggests that the power to enforce Section 3 against federal office holders and candidates rests with Congress, not the states.
  • 📚 Justice Barrett and the three progressive justices expressed that the court may have gone too far in addressing additional questions beyond the immediate issue.
  • 📈 This decision is seen as a significant victory for Trump, impacting how states can challenge presidential candidates' eligibility.
  • 🖥️ The court's swift decision, rendered in just 25 days, is unusually fast for the U.S. Supreme Court, indicating the urgency and importance of the case.
  • 🔔 The ruling may influence the approach to other cases related to presidential elections, emphasizing the court's intention not to decide the 2024 election through this ruling.

Q & A

  • What was the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding former President Donald Trump's appeal?

    -The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump in his appeal of a Colorado ballot disqualification.

  • What was the implication of the Supreme Court's decision beyond Colorado?

    -The decision implies that, in all likelihood, the ruling will apply to other states as well.

  • What did the Supreme Court say about the judgment of the Colorado Supreme Court?

    -The Supreme Court stated that the judgment of the Colorado Supreme Court, which allowed Trump to be kicked off the ballot, does not stand and has to be overturned.

  • Did any justices write concurrences or dissents regarding the decision?

    -Justice Barrett and possibly other justices wrote concurrences, but there were no dissents noted in the discussion, indicating a general agreement on the outcome.

  • What concern did the Supreme Court address regarding states disqualifying candidates from ballots?

    -The Supreme Court was concerned about creating a patchwork across the state, where different states might disqualify candidates arbitrarily, leading to a fragmented national election process.

  • What did the court suggest should be the authority to disqualify a candidate from the ballot?

    -The court suggested that the authority to disqualify a candidate from the ballot should rest with Congress, not individual states.

  • How did the justices view the states' power in disqualifying candidates from ballots?

    -The justices appeared to unanimously agree that states do not have the power to unilaterally disqualify candidates from ballots; this should be a matter for Congress.

  • What was the concern of Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson?

    -Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson, while concurring with the judgment, expressed concerns that the court went too far in resolving additional questions beyond the immediate case.

  • Does this Supreme Court decision affect similar cases in other states?

    -Yes, this decision suggests that states have lost the ability to unilaterally disqualify candidates based on the criteria that were applied in the Colorado case.

  • What was the timeline between the Supreme Court's argument and the decision on this case?

    -The case was argued on February 8th and the decision was rendered on March 4th, making it a relatively quick turnaround of 25 days for the Supreme Court.

Outlines

00:00

📰 Breaking News: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Trump on Ballot Disqualification

This paragraph covers a breaking news alert reporting that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump in his appeal of a Colorado ballot disqualification. The ruling applies to Colorado and is likely to impact other states as well. Shannon Bream provides initial analysis, stating that the court has essentially overturned the Colorado Supreme Court's judgment allowing Trump to be kicked off the ballot. The court appears to be united in this decision, with concurrences from Justices Barrett and others, but no dissents are noted.

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🗳️ Implications of the Supreme Court Ruling on Ballot Disqualification

This paragraph delves into the potential implications of the Supreme Court ruling. Andy McCarthy suggests that while the decision is a sweeping 9-0 ruling on the states' inability to disqualify candidates, there is a 5-4 split on the more important issue of whether Section 3 of the 14th Amendment can be enforced without Congress legislating through Section 5. The implication is that Congress cannot use Section 3 to deny Trump the presidency if he wins the 2024 election, which is considered a momentous decision. Justices Barrett and the three progressive justices appear to be unhappy with the court's reach on this matter.

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⌛ Potential Timing of the Immunity Case Decision and July 4th Weekend

This paragraph discusses the potential timing of the Supreme Court's decision on the immunity case involving President Trump. It is noted that the court has historically rendered decisions around the end of June or the first week of July, coinciding with the July 4th holiday weekend. Based on the lightning-fast decision in the ballot disqualification case and the experts' predictions, there is speculation that the court may issue a ruling on the immunity case right before the July 4th weekend, potentially setting the stage for significant events surrounding the holiday.

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Keywords

💡U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the United States, with the authority to interpret the Constitution and ultimately decide on the legality of laws and actions. In the video, it rules in favor of former President Donald Trump, overturning a Colorado Supreme Court decision that sought to disqualify him from a ballot. This illustrates the Court's critical role in resolving significant legal disputes that can have widespread political implications.

💡Colorado ballot disqualification

This refers to the Colorado Supreme Court's judgment to disqualify Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot, which was based on certain criteria not specified in the transcript. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn this ruling underscores the national legal standards that supersede state judgments in matters of federal importance, particularly concerning presidential eligibility.

💡Opinion

In legal terminology, an 'opinion' is a formal statement issued by a court or a judge explaining the rationale behind a decision on a case. The video discusses the Supreme Court's opinion favoring Trump, highlighting the Court's reasoning and its implications for the legal framework around ballot qualifications and the scope of state versus federal authority.

💡Concurrences

Concurrences refer to additional opinions written by one or more justices of the Supreme Court who agree with the majority's decision but wish to express different reasons for their agreement. In the video, Justices Barrett and others wrote concurrences, indicating a nuanced agreement with the main decision but from distinct legal perspectives.

💡Patchwork across the state

This phrase suggests a concern about inconsistency in election laws across different states, which could arise if states were allowed to individually decide on ballot qualifications. The Supreme Court's decision aims to prevent such a 'patchwork', emphasizing a uniform approach to federal election qualifications to ensure national coherence.

💡14th Amendment

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law. In the context of the video, there's discussion about whether it was 'self-executing' regarding states' ability to disqualify candidates based on insurrection or rebellion. The Supreme Court's ruling indicates that such actions require Congressional legislation, showing the complexity of constitutional interpretation.

💡Insurrection

Insurrection refers to a violent uprising against an authority or government. The video mentions debate over the 14th Amendment's application to individuals deemed to have participated in insurrection, discussing whether states could disqualify such individuals from ballots. This debate is central to the case, reflecting on broader questions of law, order, and electoral integrity.

💡Congress

Congress is mentioned in the context of its role in legislating the enforcement mechanisms for the 14th Amendment's provisions on disqualifying candidates. The Supreme Court's decision implies that only Congress, not individual states, has the authority to enact laws regarding the disqualification of federal candidates, underscoring the separation of powers in the U.S. government.

💡Self-executing

A legal provision is 'self-executing' if it can be applied directly without needing additional legislation. The video touches on whether the 14th Amendment is self-executing concerning disqualifying candidates for insurrection. The Supreme Court's stance suggests it is not self-executing in this context, highlighting the necessity for Congressional action.

💡Unanimous decision

A unanimous decision occurs when all justices of the Supreme Court agree on the outcome of a case. The video notes the significance of the unanimous decision in Trump's favor, emphasizing the Court's collective stance against state-imposed ballot disqualifications without federal legislative backing. This unanimity sends a strong message about the Court's view on the balance of state and federal powers in electoral matters.

Highlights

The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of former President Donald Trump, overturning the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify him from the ballot.

The decision implies that similar disqualifications in other states are likely incorrect, suggesting a unified stance against state-level ballot disqualifications.

Justice Barrett and other justices wrote concurrences, indicating agreement on the outcome but varied paths to the decision.

The Court's majority opinion suggests that the power to disqualify candidates based on insurrection is reserved for Congress, not individual states.

The decision aims to prevent a fragmented electoral process across states, ensuring a uniform approach to candidate qualifications.

Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson concur on the judgment but express concern that the Court's reach was too broad.

The ruling is seen as a unanimous (9-0) decision on the result, with a 5-4 split on the enforcement of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment without Congressional action.

This ruling significantly impacts states that sought to disqualify Trump from ballots, nullifying their efforts and reinforcing the role of Congress.

The decision is framed as a critical moment in U.S. history, affirming the principle that voters should choose their candidates without state interference.

The Supreme Court's fast decision-making on this case highlights its significance and urgency.

Panelists agree that this ruling likely nullifies similar cases in other states, emphasizing the unanimous decision against state-enforced disqualifications.

The Court's approach minimizes its involvement in electoral decisions, aiming to avoid setting precedents that could influence future elections.

The ruling is a major victory for Trump, forcing political opponents to confront him in the election without relying on legal disqualifications.

The Supreme Court indicates it does not want to decide the 2024 election through judicial action, emphasizing a separation from electoral processes.

This case sets a precedent that Congress, not states or the Court, has the authority to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment regarding candidate disqualification.

Transcripts

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CAPITOL.

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WE'LL SEND IT BACK TO YOU.

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I UNDERSTAND WE HAVE THE

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OPINION.

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>> Bill: THANK YOU.

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SHALL WE?

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ROLL IT, FOLKS.

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THIS NOW IS A FOX NEWS ALERT AND

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READING THIS.

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THE U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES IN

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FAVOR OF FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD

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TRUMP IN HIS APPEAL OF A

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COLORADO BALLOT

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DISQUALIFICATION.

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THAT APPLIES TO COLORADO AND IN

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ALL LIKELIHOOD, IT WILL APPLY TO

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OTHER STATES AS WELL.

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LIVE TO SHANNON FOR HER INITIAL

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ANALYSIS AND REACTION NOW.

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DID YOU HAVE THE INSIDE WORD,

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SHANNON?

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HELLO.

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>> OK, WHAT WE HAVE IN THE COURT

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THIS MORNING IS THIS DECISION IN

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FAVOR OF PRESIDENT TRUMP.

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THEY ESSENTIALLY SAY THE

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JUDGMENT OF THE COLORADO SUPREME

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COURT THAT HE CAN BE KICKED OFF

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THE BALLOT IN THIS MANNER DOES

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NOT STAND.

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HAS TO BE OVERTURNED.

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IT'S AN OPINION, THE LATIN FOR

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THAT IS THE COURT SPEAKS.

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SUPPOSED TO BE SORT OF A UNIFIED

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VOICE.

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BUT WE DO, AS I'M LOOKING

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THROUGH, ADDITIONAL FOLKS WHO

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WROTE.

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JUSTIN -- JUSTICE BARRETT AND I

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BELIEVE OTHER JUSTICES WRITE

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CONCURRENCES AS WELL.

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THEY MAY HAVE GOTTEN TO THIS IN

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A DIFFERENT WAY.

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I DON'T SEE ANY DISSENTS HERE.

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IT SOUNDS LIKE THE COURT AS A

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WHOLE IS AGREED WHATEVER

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HAPPENED WITH COLORADO, IT WAS

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NOT THE PROPER FRAMEWORK TO USE

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HERE.

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THERE IS DISCUSSION AT THE END

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OF THE MAIN DECISION THAT SAYS,

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YOU KNOW, THERE WOULD BE

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ESSENTIALLY A PATCHWORK ACROSS

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THE STATE.

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SO THIS WAS ONE OF THE WORRIES

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THAT THE JUSTICES HAD AND THE

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QUESTIONS THAT CAME TOGETHER IN

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ARGUMENT WERE, WHAT HAPPENS IF

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WE TELL ONE STATE THEY CAN DO

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THIS?

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THE CHIEF JUSTICE SAID WHAT IF

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ONE STATE DECIDES, OK BE I'M

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KICKING OFF A REPUBLICAN AND

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ANOTHER STATE SAYS OK, I'M

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KICKING OFF A DEMOCRAT?

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AND THEN WE GET DOWN TO JUST A

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HANDFUL OF STATES THAT HAVE ALL

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OF THE CANDIDATES' NAMES ON THE

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BALLOT, WHAT WOULD THAT DO TO

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THIS COUNTRY?

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IT SOUNDS LIKE THE MAJORITY OF

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THE COURT HAS COME TOGETHER IN

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THIS VOICE TO SAY WHAT HAPPENED

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IN COLORADO IS NOT CORRECT.

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IT SOUNDS LIKE THEY'RE SAYING

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STATES DON'T HAVE THIS POWER.

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BUT ESSENTIALLY, THIS IS

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SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE LEFT TO

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CONGRESS.

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AND SO THEY AGREED TO THAT

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POINT, BUT HOW THEY GOT TO THESE

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DIFFERENT POSITIONS AND HOW THEY

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GOT TO THE AGREEMENT, THEY FOUND

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SOME DIFFERENT MAPS THERE.

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THEY GOT TO THE SAME END RESULT,

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GUYS.

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>> Dana: I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS

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FOR YOU.

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ONE IS ABOUT SOTOMAYOR, ONE THAT

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MIGHT DISAGREE.

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ALSO, DOES THIS MEAN FOR ANY

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OTHER STATE THAT'S THINKING

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ABOUT THIS LIKE ILLINOIS, FOR

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EXAMPLE, THAT IF THEY'RE

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THINKING OF TRYING TO KEEP TRUMP

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OFF THE BALLOT, THAT THEY WOULD

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BE BARRED FROM DOING SO BASED ON

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THIS DECISION?

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>> YEAH, WHAT I'VE SEEN SO FAR

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OF THIS AND I'M TRYING TO READ

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THROUGH HERE, IT SOUNDS LIKE

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING IS THE

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STATES DON'T HAVE THIS POWER.

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SO THAT WOULD MEAN ANY STATE

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ESSENTIALLY SAYING THIS IS

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SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN

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LEFT TO CONGRESS.

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IF YOU'RE GOING TO, YOU KNOW,

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THERE'S QUESTIONS NOT TO GET TOO

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WONKY BUT ABOUT THE 14TH

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AMENDMENT IF IT WAS

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SELF-EXECUTING, IF STATES COULD

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PICK IT UP AND SAY WE FIND

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SOMEONE WE THINK WAS GUILTY OF

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INSURRECTION AND SO WE'RE SAYING

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THEY CAN'T BE ON OUR BALLOT.

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THERE WAS QUESTION, THOUGH,

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WHETHER CONGRESS HAS TO GIVE

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SOME FRAMEWORK FOR ACTUALLY

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KICKING SOMEONE OFF THE BALLOT

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OR MAKING A DECISION ABOUT

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KICKING SOMEONE OFF THE BALLOT.

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IT SOUNDS LIKE HERE, THEY SAY

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THE DISRUPTION TO ALLOW STATES

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WOULD BE ACUTE AND COULD NULLIFY

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THE VOTE OF MILLIONS AND CHANGE

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THE ELECTION RESULT AT DIFFERENT

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TIMES.

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THEY SAY ENFORCING SECTION THREE

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AGAINST FEDERAL OFFICE HOLDERS

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AND CANDIDATES RESTS WITH

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CONGRESS AND NOT THE STATES.

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SO THE JUDGMENT OF THE COLORADO

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SUPREME COURT CANNOT STAND.

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THAT SOUNDS LIKE A CLEAR MESSAGE

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WITHOUT HAVING READ THE ENTIRE

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OPINION, BUT CLEAR MESSAGE THAT

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STATES DO NOT HAVE THE POWER.

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>> Dana: WE SHOULD LET YOU KEEP

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READING.

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>> Bill: WE'LL ALLOW YOU A

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MOMENT TO GET A FEW PARAGRAPHS

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INTO YOUR BIG BRAIN, SHANNON.

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LET'S MOVE TO OUR TEAM NOW.

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JONATHAN, YOU'RE FIRST UP TO

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REACT.

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HOW DO YOU HEAR IT?

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>> I'VE JUST BEEN READING THE

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OPINION.

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IT'S OBVIOUSLY A SWEEPING.

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THERE AREN'T ANY REAL DISSENTS

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SO IT DOES LOOK LIKE IT IS

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UNANIMOUS, AT LEAST ON THE

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RESULT, WHAT THEY HAVE A

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DISAGREEMENT ON IS WHETHER THE

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COURT HAD TO GO AS FAR AS IT

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DID.

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NOW, THE MOST PRACTICAL RESULT

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OF THIS IS THAT THE VOTERS WILL

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BE ABLE TO VOTE FOR THE

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CANDIDATE THAT THEY PREFER.

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THIS WAS A CRITICAL MOMENT FOR

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THIS COURT IN HISTORY.

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AFTER ALL OF THE YEARS WE HAVE

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SPENT IN THIS REPUBLIC, WE CAME

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TO A POINT WHERE THESE STATES

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CLAIMED THAT THEY COULD

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UNILATERALLY BAR THE LEADING

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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FROM

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BALLOTS TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM

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VOTING FOR DONALD TRUMP.

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THE COURT HERE SPOKE WITH A

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STRONG AND IT APPEARS UNANIMOUS

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VOICE, AT LEAST ON THE RESULT,

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THAT THAT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.

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THAT VOTERS WILL VOTE.

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THEY'LL MAKE THEIR OWN VERDICT

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REGARDLESS OF WHAT HAPPENS IN

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CASES INVOLVING PRESIDENT TRUMP.

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THEY WILL CAST THE MOST

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IMPORTANT VERDICT OF ALL.

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THEY WILL VOTE FOR THE NEXT

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PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

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>> Bill: STAND BY THERE, SIR.

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LET'S GET ANOTHER OPINION IN

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HERE.

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ANDY MCCARTHY, WHAT'S YOUR READ?

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>> I THINK JONATHAN IS RIGHT

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ABOUT THE BOTTOM LINE SWEEPING

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9-0 DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE

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STATES.

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BUT I THINK THAT THIS CASE IS

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ACTUALLY A 5-4 CASE ON WHAT MAY

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BE THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION.

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IF I'M READING THIS RIGHT, WHAT

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THEY'RE SAYING IS SECTION 3

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CANNOT BE ENFORCED UNLESS

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CONGRESS LEGISLATES THROUGH

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SECTION 5 OF THE 14TH AMENDMENT

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WHICH IT HAS DONE IN ENACTING A

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CRIMINAL STATUTE WHICH WOULD

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ALLOW SOMEONE TO BE CONVICTED OF

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INSURRECTION.

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WHAT I GLEAN FROM THIS IS

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THEY'RE SAYING IN THE NEXT

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JANUARY 6TH, NEXT TIME THAT

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CONGRESS IS CALLED ON TO RATIFY

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AN ELECTION RESULT THAT CONGRESS

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CANNOT USE SECTION 3 OF THE 14TH

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AMENDMENT TO TRY TO DENY DONALD

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TRUMP THE PRESIDENCY IF HE WINS

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THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WHICH

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IS PRETTY MOMENTOUS AND IT LOOKS

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TO ME LIKE JUSTICE BARRETT AND

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THE THREE PROGRESSIVES ON THE

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COURT ARE UNHAPPY THAT THE COURT

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REACHED AND DECIDED THAT.

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>> Dana: SHANNON, NOW THAT

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YOU'VE HAD A CHANCE MAYBE TO

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TAKE ANOTHER LOOK HERE.

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ANYTHING ABOUT THE SOTOMAYOR

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KEAGAN JACKSON CONTINGENT?

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>> YES.

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YEAH.

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I THINK ANDY IS EXACTLY RIGHT

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THERE.

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AND WHAT PROFESSOR TURLEY SAID

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AS WELL.

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THERE'S NOT A DISSENT.

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THEY CONCUR ON THE JUDGMENT BUT

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THEY SAY THEY DON'T THINK THE

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COURT SHOULD HAVE GONE TO ALL

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THESE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS THAT

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THEY DID.

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THEY SAID IT WAS ENOUGH AND

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JUSTICE BARRETT SAID IN HER

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CONCURRENCE, TOO, TO GET TO

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BOTTOM LINE THAT STATES CANNOT

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DO THIS.

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IT'S NOT IN THEIR PURVIEW TO DO

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IT.

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BUT THE DISSENT, AGAIN, NOT

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DISSENTERS, CONCURRENCES THAT

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COME FROM JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR,

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KEAGAN AND JACKSON TAKES A

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DIFFERENT PATH.

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THEY THINK THE COURT GOES TOO

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FAR.

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BY RESOLVING THESE EXTRA

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QUESTIONS, THE MAJORITY ATTEMPTS

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TO INSULATE ALL ALLEGED

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INSURRECTIONISTS FROM FUTURE

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CHALLENGES TO THEIR HOLDING

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FEDERAL OFFICE.

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THEY FEEL LIKE THE COURT WENT

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TOO FAR.

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YOU TRY TO GO AS NARROWLY AS

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POSSIBLE.

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AGAIN, THEY AGREE WITH THE

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OVERALL DECISION.

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BUT THINK THAT THE COURT IS

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TRYING TO GIVE TOO MUCH COVER TO

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FUTURE CANDIDATES WHO MAY FACE

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THIS SCENARIO AND THEY JUST

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DON'T THINK THE COURT SHOULD

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HAVE GONE THOSE EXTRA STEPS.

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>> Bill: I'M GOING TO SHOW OUR

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VIEWERS THIS MAP HERE, GUYS, IF

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WE COULD.

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I HOPE I'VE GOT THE NUMBERS

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RIGHT, CORRECT ME IF I'M MISSING

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A FEW.

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IT APPEARS THAT AT LEAST NINE

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STATES, ALL RIGHT, THIS APPLIES

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TO COLORADO.

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BUT ILLINOIS HAS A SIMILAR

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CHARGE, SO DOES THE STATE OF

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MAINE.

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MAINE IS IN SUPER TUESDAY

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TOMORROW.

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THEN EVERYTHING YOU SEE IN

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YELLOW HAS A CASE THAT'S

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PENDING.

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DOES THIS NULLIFY ALL OF THOSE?

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OR SOME OF THOSE?

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OR NONE OF THOSE?

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>> IF YOU'RE ASKING ME, I THINK

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WE'D PROBABLY AGREE THESE STATES

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HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO DO

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THAT.

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I'LL LET MY FELLOW PANELISTS

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ANSWER.

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>> Bill: ARE ALL THESE CASES

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DONE?

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>> I THINK THEY'RE ALL DEAD AS

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DILLINGER.

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WHEN YOU READ THIS OPINION,

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THERE'S NO DISSENT THAT THE

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STATES CANNOT ENFORCE THE 14TH

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AMENDMENT PROVISION.

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THE ONLY DISAGREEMENT, AS WE'VE

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BEEN DISCUSSING, IS WHETHER THE

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COURT SHOULD HAVE GONE EVEN

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FURTHER TO SORT OF CLOSE OFF

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FUTURE ARGUMENTS OR CHALLENGES

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WITHOUT AN ACTION FROM CONGRESS.

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THE MAJORITY IS SAYING THAT,

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LOOK, YOU NEED CONGRESS TO ACT

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HERE BEFORE YOU CAN ENFORCE THIS

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PROVISION.

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SOME OF THE JUSTICES FELT THEY

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DIDN'T REALLY TO DEAL WITH THAT

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QUESTION.

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THEY DIDN'T SAY, BY THE WAY,

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THAT THEY DISAGREE WITH THE

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CONCLUSION NECESSARILY AS MUCH

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AS THAT IS A BIT OF A REACH

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BEYOND WHERE THEY NEED TO GO.

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AND THEY ARE SAYING LOOK, WE

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HAVE A LONG TRADITION OF

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MINIMIZING OUR FOOTPRINT OF

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TRYING TO STAY CONFINED TO THE

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QUESTION AT HAND.

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THAT'S NOT MUCH OF A

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DISAGREEMENT.

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YOU KNOW, KEEP IN MIND THAT FOR

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MONTHS NOW, THIS HAS BEEN

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LITERALLY CALLED AN UNASSAILABLE

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THEORY, VARIOUS PROFESSORS AND

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COLUMNISTS HAVE BEEN SAYING THAT

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THE ONLY THING THAT WILL STOP

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THE DISQUALIFICATION OF DONALD

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TRUMP ARE THE CONSERVATIVE

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JUSTICES ACTING AS POLITICAL

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ROBOTS.

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WELL, THIS IS A UNANIMOUS COURT

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REJECTING THAT THEORY.

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>> Dana: WHAT'S INTERESTING,

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ANDY, IS THIS IS OBVIOUSLY NO

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DOUBT A BIG WIN FOR PRESIDENT

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TRUMP.

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BIG WIN AT THE HIGHEST COURT IN

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THE LAND.

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IT ALSO MAKES THE BIDEN TEAM

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HAVE TO LIVE IN REALITY THAT

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THESE COURT CASES ARE NOT GOING

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TO BE THE THING THAT GETS TRUMP

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OFF THE BALLOTS OR OUT OF THE

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RACE.

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THAT THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE TO

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RUN AGAINST HIM.

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AND WHAT I'M WONDERING IS AND I

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KNOW YOU CAN'T TELL THE FUTURE,

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CRYSTAL BALL.

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THERE ARE OTHER CASES THAT

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PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS ASKED THE

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SUPREME COURT TO LOOK AT.

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WITH THIS RULING AND THIS KIND

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OF RESULT AND UNANIMITY AT LEAST

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ON THE FACT THAT THE STATES

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CAN'T DO THIS UNILATERALLY

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UNLESS CONGRESS ACTS IN THOSE

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OTHER PROVISIONS WHICH THEY'RE

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NOT GOING TO DO, DOES THAT MEAN

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THAT PRESIDENT TRUMP MIGHT HAVE

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A BETTER POSITION GOING INTO THE

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COURT ON THOSE OTHER CASES AS

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WELL?

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>> I DON'T THINK SO, DANA.

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I THINK, YOU KNOW, FIRST OF ALL,

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IT SEEMS TO ME THAT IN TERMS OF

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MINIMIZING ITS FOOTPRINT AS

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JONATHAN REFERRED TO WHAT THIS

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COURT WANTS TO MAKE CLEAR IS IT

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IS NOT DECIDING THE 2024

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ELECTION.

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THIS DECISION HAS BEEN CRAFTED

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IN A WAY THAT DEPENDING ON WHAT

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HAPPENS IN THE ELECTION THE

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COURT IS ESSENTIALLY SAYING

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DON'T COME BACK TO US AFTER THE

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ELECTION AND HAVE DEMOCRATS IN

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CONGRESS TRYING TO DISQUALIFY

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TRUMP UNDER SECTION 3 OF THE

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14TH AMENDMENT.

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THAT'S DONE.

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WE'RE NOT DOING THAT.

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HOWEVER, THEY'RE GEARING UP FOR

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A SEPTEMBER TRIAL OF TRUMP IN

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THE JANUARY 6TH CASE.

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YOU CAN SEE THAT ALREADY FROM

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THE REPORTING LAST WEEK WHERE

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THE JACK SMITH PROSECUTION TEAM

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BASICALLY TRASHED WHAT

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PREVIOUSLY HAS BEEN KNOWN AS THE

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UNWRITTEN 60-DAY RULE WHERE THE

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JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SUPPOSEDLY

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WON'T TAKE ACTION.

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THAT MIGHT INFLUENCE AN

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ELECTION.

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THEY SAID LAST WEEK THAT'S WANT

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OPERATIVE.

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"THE NEW YORK TIMES" IN ITS

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REPORTING ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR

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CASE THAT CAME DOWN TODAY NOTED

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THAT IF THE COURT KEPT THE SAME

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PACE WITH RESPECT TO THE

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IMMUNITY CASE AS THEY'VE KEPT

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WITH THIS SECTION 3 CASE, THAT

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WOULD OPEN UP THE DOOR TO HAVE A

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SEPTEMBER TRIAL OF THE JANUARY

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6TH CASE IN WASHINGTON.

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SO I THINK THE DEMOCRATS ARE