Mastodawn

Laffy Dec 29, 2023

"#Maine kicks #Trump off ballot under #14thAmendment
Bellows, a Democrat, made the call in Maine because state law requires the secretary to adjudicate ballot challenges to candidates’ eligibility. Her decision can be appealed through the state judiciary."
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/28/maine-kicks-trump-off-ballot-under-14th-amendment-00133294

Maine strips Trump from the ballot, inflaming legal war over his candidacy

Activists and voters have filed numerous lawsuits around the country claiming the former president is barred from office under the “insurrection clause.”

POLITICO

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LaMoonstar

@GottaLaff Can I ask though...
Maine and California are both blue and he didn't stand a chance to win. I thought the electoral votes go only to the winner?

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Laffy Dec 29, 2023

@LaMoonstar He still gets delegate votes though. They add up. California just said no to the 14thA disqualification, so moot.