The invariable outcome of Trump's immunity appeal

[smallfil]

Here's another (probably dumb) question. Take Illinois or CA, there's no way Trump will win those states. I mean never say never, but in reality he won't. So hypothetically, if he's removed from the ballots there... does it even matter? He won't get those electoral college votes anyway right?

This decision of the US Supreme Court will still matter as to getting his name on the ballot, win or lose. It also, sets a precedent decision for the future. These dirty tricks of the Democrats will end if the US Supreme Court decides rightfully, that President Donald Trump cannot be removed from the ballot.

 

[vanzandt]

In that case it wouldn't matter except that people in those states would be deprived of their right to vote against him.

Yeah and also, some might stay home and that would affect down-ticket candidates I would imagine.

 

[vanzandt]

This decision of the US Supreme Court will still matter as to getting his name on the ballot, win or lose. It also, sets a precedent decision for the future. These dirty tricks of the Democrats will end if the US Supreme Court decides rightfully, that President Donald Trump cannot be removed from the ballot.

Lol... I doubt the dirty tricks will ever cease. The GOP needs to learn a few, level the playing field some.

 

[Buy1Sell2]

The argument that Trump's attorneys haven't made yet, but hopefully they will if need be, is that of the pardon power. You really can't bring charges against an ex-president for things that happened during the time that he/she had the power to pardon themselves. That is simply unfair as they could have pardoned themselves, thus creating immunity. ----What will likely happen in the future is that presidents will start granting themselves a blanket pardon just before leaving office if this immunity claim is denied. As far as state charges----it is currently untested but I contend that the president can pardon state charges as well owing to the Federal Supremacy Clause in The Constitution,

 

[Cuddles]

I used to believe no one was this ignorant on purpose...but sometimes I forget about spectrum disorders and I should not make fun of him being on the spectrum so I should let it go..

you're being too kind. He's trolling.

 

[Ricter]

A president can perform their job easily under this doctrine by...um....wait for it.....NOT COMMITTING A FELONY.

Lol, you make it sound so easy.

 

[gwb-trading]

 

[smallfil]

This just in on the case of Colorado trying to remove President Donald Trump's name from the ballot and Judge Kavanaugh has asked a series of tough questions from attorneys defending Colorado in this case. Specifically, refers to the insurrection part. Cannot wait for the decision and what the justices say about the case.

 

[piezoe]

And where is Mr. Pompeo in all of this? He must be reposing somewhere out of sight waiting to pounce when the opportunity presents itself. If there is anyone who scares me more --- a lot more --- than Donald Trump, it's Mike Pompeo!

I wish someone would answer my question, preferably someone who knows the answer. Where is Mr. Pompeo?

 

[piezoe]

The argument that Trump's attorneys haven't made yet, but hopefully they will if need be, is that of the pardon power. You really can't bring charges against an ex-president for things that happened during the time that he/she had the power to pardon themselves. That is simply unfair as they could have pardoned themselves, thus creating immunity. ----What will likely happen in the future is that presidents will start granting themselves a blanket pardon just before leaving office if this immunity claim is denied. As far as state charges----it is currently untested but I contend that the president can pardon state charges as well owing to the Federal Supremacy Clause in The Constitution,

Your assuming something illogical. Logic would have it that no President could pardon themself. Apologize yes; pardon no.