DeSantis Slams Colorado Supreme Court's Move to Disqualify Trump: A Calculated Plot by Democrats and Media?

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  • Source: Wayne Dupree
  • 12/20/2023
Ron DeSantis, a candidate running for the Republican presidential nomination, strongly criticized the decision made by the Colorado Supreme Court to disqualify former President Trump from appearing on the state's ballot. DeSantis characterized this action as a deliberate maneuver by Democrats and the media, aimed at bolstering support for Trump within the Republican primary.

During a speech at the Westside Conservative Club Breakfast in Iowa, Governor Ron DeSantis expressed his views on the actions of the left, media, and Democrats. According to DeSantis, their actions are aimed at securing support for their preferred candidate in the primary elections and ensuring their candidate's success in the general election. DeSantis further suggested that the general election would be dominated by legal matters and related issues.

In a recent statement, Governor DeSantis of Florida expressed his concerns regarding a particular move, which he deemed as "unfair." According to the governor, he believes that the Democrats and the media are engaging in an abuse of power.

The question being raised is whether or not the proposed solution will be effective. According to DeSantis, he believes that the individuals in question possess a playbook that, regrettably, is likely to be effective. The passing of this legislation will provide Biden, the Democratic party, or any other relevant individual with the opportunity to easily navigate through this situation. The statement suggests that the mentioned plan is the desired outcome or intention of a particular group or individual.

The speaker expressed their belief that their presence in the election would shift the focus away from various issues and instead highlight the perceived failures of Biden and the left. They emphasized their intention to address these failures and work towards improving the country.

The Colorado ruling has been a subject of contention among GOP members in Congress and some of DeSantis's rivals in the presidential primary. According to their claims, the ruling is seen as a strategic move by Democrats to hinder Trump's chances of winning the 2024 election.

The seven-member bench of the Colorado Supreme Court has been appointed exclusively by Democratic governors. Out of these appointments, six judges have successfully won retention elections, while the seventh judge is expected to run for retention next year.

The Colorado Supreme Court made a significant ruling on Tuesday, with a vote of 4-3. The court decided to remove Trump from the state's ballot based on the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. According to the four justices, they contend that Donald Trump's involvement in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, which encompasses his dissemination of false claims regarding election fraud and his encouragement of his supporters to gather at the Capitol on that day, satisfies the criteria outlined in the insurrection clause.

The clause prohibits individuals who have previously taken oaths to uphold the Constitution in various capacities, such as being a member of Congress, an officer of the United States, a member of any State legislature, or an executive or judicial officer of any State, from participating in a rebellion against the Constitution. The district court's previous ruling, which stated that the office of the presidency is not covered by the clause, has been overturned by the recent ruling.

The Supreme Court of Colorado has granted Trump's legal team an extension until January 4th. This extension will allow Trump's team to pursue a review from the U.S. Supreme Court, a course of action that the campaign has already committed to taking.

DeSantis, along with a number of other GOP lawmakers, holds the belief that the Supreme Court will ultimately overturn the decision. The Supreme Court of the United States currently consists of a majority of six conservative justices out of a total of nine. This conservative majority is a result of three justices being appointed by former President Donald Trump, who is known for his right-leaning political ideology.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suggested that there may be a deliberate motive behind the timing of Colorado's ruling and President Trump's ongoing legal battles. He implied that the media and Democrats might be involved in a strategic plan to achieve certain objectives.

The question arises as to whether it is desirable for the focus of the year 2024 to revolve around this particular trial. In considering the situation at hand, it is important to reflect upon the various cases that require substantial financial resources to be allocated towards legal matters. Alternatively, we must also contemplate whether it would be more beneficial for the focus of 2024 to revolve around addressing the pressing concerns pertaining to the future of our nation. Governor DeSantis made a statement.

The decision was criticized by other Republican presidential candidates, such as former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

Ramaswamy made a commitment on Tuesday to remove himself from the Colorado ballot if Trump is not included. Additionally, he urged his fellow Republican competitors to follow suit. In her critique of Trump, Christie expressed her belief that the responsibility of determining whether Trump should be reelected to the White House lies with the voters rather than the courts.




 

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