Supreme Court might give election to Trump

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  1. JakeStarkey

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    So you can't, or your won't, answer it.
     
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    Independent in 1992, Reform Party in 1996,
     
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    So an independent and then a new party which would have to file the initial filings to become a recognized party as it had no voting history. Had the reform party then wanted to participate in the next election they would then have automatic ballot access.

    Now that does hinge at least in my state that they have a recognized head of the party and office and a couple of other administrative functions on file with the SecState.
     
  4. Bluesguy

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    I don't speak for other people and the fact remains that is something the voters decide not partisan legislators.
     
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  5. JakeStarkey

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    Thank you.
     
  6. perotista

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    Yeah, 50 different states, 50 different laws, 50 different requirements which vary state to state.
     
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    States decide election rules (the EC wasn't originally bound by a state popular vote for example). A state can't say Trump can't run but they can limit him to write in status. Also these laws wouldn't keep him off the ballot if he showed his tax returns and they would keep anyone else off that didn't. Banning Trump outright and going after Trump only would be the only way this would be illegal.
     
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    i say, make every politician submit to quarterly drug & alcohol testing & have cameras on them 24/7/365 (with audio) for their entire term in public office... also, none are to be allowed any other form of income other than what their official position pays, no donations from any businesses or groups... no paid talking engagements (ever)...
     
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    Except I believe in efficient government that benefits the people of our country, extremely strong border control, anti-illegal immigration, pro gun, pro choice, pro education. I’m
    they are still free to write their votes in.
     
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    And that would be even the more interesting case if the write in won and the state refused to accept the results and award the electors.
     
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    And when no one of any caliber runs for office what then?
     
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    Yes, but not that much different between them.
     
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    Can’t the GOP field another candidate if Trump is unwilling to show his taxes?
     
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    My view is these laws will be overturned by the Courts and disqualifying a legitimate candidates name from ballots he is the elected President and the GOP Candidate unless he opts to step down so has a fundamental right to be voted for by his supporters in each of the affected states. I would join the lawsuit as a disenfranchised voter since well Trump to me is the best choice over any other option I've seen. Why should the state take away a right to vote for the person they wish to vote for?
     
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    everyone will know our country is full of :censored:
     
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    these rules are only for primaries, so not federal jurisdiction

    and as it's a norm to release ones taxes when running for President, this should be a non issue as it applies to all candidates equally
     
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    Trump will be forced to kneel and bow his head in submission.
     
  18. Bluesguy

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    Yea let's make sure we have the bottom of barrel to run the country, that makes sense....:eyepopping:
     
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    Cite the law that makes in a norm, oh you can't it is strictly voluntary. BTW the state does not set the rules a party decides for their primary. Primary's are solely for the convenience of the party they don't even have to hold one they could hold a state convention and decide who they will run in the general election.
     
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    Why would the GOP want to do that?
     
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    the one that just passed you mean, the norm was that president just did it, everyone except Trump of course
     
  22. Bluesguy

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    Something doesn't become a norm because California passed a law. It is strictly voluntary, pound sand.

    What happened to your cries of our right to privacy?
     
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    Why would the courts refuse to allow states to fully vet candidates by forcing financial disclosures? I am sure that if a candidate was secretly a drug cartel member, we would all want to know. I am sure that if a candidate was a person who cheated seniors out of money, we would want to know. I am sure that if a candidate was rich because they were being paid by a money laundering scheme, we would want to know that as well. Perhaps Trump supporters would support him even if every single dollar he made last year was from selling condos to criminals. It appears they are fine with these possibilities.
     
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    In terms of a Presidential race, nothing in a financial disclosure can disqualify him from office.
     
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    Apparently, it's something that you don't care about.

    Apparently, you also don't care about the disenfranchisement of 60million voters.
     
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