Also in the history are the confederates who were elected but not seated by Congress. I hope that when the Dems take back the House in 2024, they will refuse to seat MTG, Scott Perry, Boebert, Jordan & the rest of the insurrectionists.
I have to imagine the SCOTUS recognizes that this is a big can of worms they're about to open. IF they decide Trump should be disqualified from being on the ballot, the next obvious targets are MTG, Boehbert, Jordan, Perry, Hawley, Cruz, Johnson, etc. And then you have to take a close look at Judge Thomas based on Ginny's activities that day and leading up to it.
For those fascinated by the the amicus briefs being discussed, please also take a look at one submitted yesterday by autocracy/tyranny scholars including Ruth Ben-Ghiatt and Timothy Snyder.
Some of these briefs in favor of the Respondent are quoting previous written decisions by the late Associate Justice Scalia and Gorsuch when he was a Federal Appeals Court judge.
Also three former GOP governors Marc Racicot of Montana, William Weld of Massachusetts, and Christine Todd Whitman of New Jersey say in an amicus brief that Trump should be disqualified.
Last night I downloaded and read the entire 42 page brief submitted by the historians. Extremely well thought out, documented and written. It’s the first SC brief I’ve ever read in its entirety. Worth the time to read.
If it isn’t for four and potentially six of the constitutional deniers on the court, it would be a slam dunk decision.
Readers of this Substack and Mr. Pepper: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also writes a Substack. His post today (Feb.2nd) has many references to matters relevant to and regarding Ohio. Plus extras like Mr. Pepper’s paintings that prompt joyful amazement!
Also in the history are the confederates who were elected but not seated by Congress. I hope that when the Dems take back the House in 2024, they will refuse to seat MTG, Scott Perry, Boebert, Jordan & the rest of the insurrectionists.
Thank you for this invaluable lucid summary of key amicus briefs in the CO disqualification case! I will share this compilation with students.
I have to imagine the SCOTUS recognizes that this is a big can of worms they're about to open. IF they decide Trump should be disqualified from being on the ballot, the next obvious targets are MTG, Boehbert, Jordan, Perry, Hawley, Cruz, Johnson, etc. And then you have to take a close look at Judge Thomas based on Ginny's activities that day and leading up to it.
For those fascinated by the the amicus briefs being discussed, please also take a look at one submitted yesterday by autocracy/tyranny scholars including Ruth Ben-Ghiatt and Timothy Snyder.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-719/299402/20240131142658027_2024.01.31%20Final%20Brief%20of%20Democracy%20Experts.pdf
Yes. I only saw that one after I had completed this. Excited to dig in.
I suspected as much. Would love to hear your take on this one!
Some of these briefs in favor of the Respondent are quoting previous written decisions by the late Associate Justice Scalia and Gorsuch when he was a Federal Appeals Court judge.
Also three former GOP governors Marc Racicot of Montana, William Weld of Massachusetts, and Christine Todd Whitman of New Jersey say in an amicus brief that Trump should be disqualified.
Last night I downloaded and read the entire 42 page brief submitted by the historians. Extremely well thought out, documented and written. It’s the first SC brief I’ve ever read in its entirety. Worth the time to read.
If it isn’t for four and potentially six of the constitutional deniers on the court, it would be a slam dunk decision.
Readers of this Substack and Mr. Pepper: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also writes a Substack. His post today (Feb.2nd) has many references to matters relevant to and regarding Ohio. Plus extras like Mr. Pepper’s paintings that prompt joyful amazement!
David
Your point of view is always interesting but your communications are much too long.