Staff Reports
In a recent speech, President Joe Biden launched a critique against MAGA Republicans, expressing concerns about threats to democracy. Amid ongoing efforts by Democrats to challenge former President Donald Trump, who is anticipated to be Biden's opponent in the next general election, the president has targeted Trump directly in his speeches, taking shots at him and attempting to tarnish his reputation. Various charges have been brought against Trump, and attempts have been made to remove him from the ballot in multiple states. Unfortunately, the Colorado Supreme Court and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Lee Bellows, appointed by the Democratic-controlled state legislature, have succeeded in their attempts to exclude Trump from the ballot.
Democrats Looking for Trump to Be Kicked Off the Ballot Are in for a Rude Awakening https://t.co/aJJSyLkJsh
— David Smithers (@DavidSmithers13) January 9, 2024
A recent CBS News poll revealed a divided American public on the issue, with 54% supporting keeping Trump's name on the ballots and 46% favoring its removal. Democrats largely support removing Trump (81%), while Independents (56%) and Republicans (90%) lean toward keeping his name on the ballot.
The poll's question on the matter was straightforward, asking whether states should decide on removing Trump's name or leave it up to the voters. Criticism arises as Democrats, despite claiming to uphold democratic principles, are accused of abandoning those principles and resorting to legal maneuvers to prevent their opponent from appearing on the ballot.
Arguments have been made, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to bar Trump from the ballot, but even legal experts, including Democrats like Alan Dershowitz, have criticized this approach. Dershowitz has criticized Rep. Jamie Raskin and predicted Supreme Court intervention. The Supreme Court has decided to take up the case, with oral arguments scheduled for February 8, a move that could significantly impact the nation's trajectory.
It's concerning to observe a lack of trust in the democratic process among Democrats, leading to efforts to undermine it to prevent Trump's potential return to the presidency. This shortsighted view raises concerns about potential consequences, particularly as red states could employ similar legal strategies against Democratic candidates. The hope is that the U.S. Supreme Court will intervene and put an end to what is perceived as reckless behavior by Democrats.
Another poll indicates that a majority of Americans (62%) believe that voters should determine whether Trump's name stays on the ballot. Even Democratic Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, who voted to impeach Trump, believe this decision should be left to the voters. Despite this, a majority of Democrats (55%) believe the courts should intervene, a stance seemingly at odds with their typical disdain for the U.S. Supreme Court.
In a peculiar appearance on ABC News's "This Week," Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi avoided addressing the issue of Trump's eligibility, deflecting questions about his potential ineligibility under the 14th Amendment. Her evasive responses underscore the Democrats' perceived hypocritical and undemocratic approach to the matter.
The Democrats' efforts to block Trump from the ballot are characterized as anti-democratic and nonsensical, as they seem willing to go to any extent to prevent him from running for president again, even if it means disregarding democratic processes. The hope is that the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold democratic norms and put an end to perceived dangerous games played by Democrats.
