Johnson says Rs will sue

[mcar]

The "Pass the Torch" idiots really didn't think this through, did they? I find it hard to believe they were so naive.

Link to tweet

House
@SpeakerJohnson
tells
@jaketapper
Dems will face lawsuits if they want to replace Biden as their nominee.

“I think they've got legal hurdles in some of these states and it will be litigated, I would expect, on the ground there.” Johnson says. “They’ve got a real problem.”

[Ocelot II]

1. I am absolutely and 100% opposed to Biden withdrawing, but I'm wondering

as a legal matter how the GOP has standing to litigate who's on the Democratic ticket?

[mcar]

4. Even so, it will create delays and chaos

[lame54]

6. They don't have to win - they just have to stall

[Ocelot II]

12. Well, then, why doesn't the DNC sue the GOP to get Trump kicked off their ticket?

Sauce for the gander and all that.

[jimfields33]

24. Republicans had their primary and nominating convention

For trump as winner. Now if republicans decided to change the ticket, damn right democratic supporters would sue and rightfully so.

[Ms. Toad]

13. They don't.

It is yet another scare tactic to try to box Democrats into a corner. (Litigation regarding a change after the deadlines for a major party to send it's nominee to the SOS in each state is a different matter. Prior to the deadline, it is a party matter.

[Demsrule86]

42. That is really not true with these courts...all they need to do is run out the clock.

[getagrip_already]

19. The rules for ballot access and name submission are set in state law

After specific dates, it is difficult to change candidates who were certified winners in primaries.

By depledging delegates, the dnc could be running afoul of state code. And even if they arent, the rnc will claim they are and state courts might very well agree with them.

Then it could get to scotus. And we know what they will do.

[GoCubsGo]

20. They're trying to make Biden look like damaged goods.

This is just an attempt to exploit the "replace Biden" nonsense. They know he's not going anywhere, and they're hoping wavering Democrats and undecideds will see their lawsuit threats as "The Republicans want this guy in, because they know he's beatable. So, I'm just going to stay home and not bother voting." It's all moot, since Biden isn't going anywhere, anyway.

[Amishman]

27. They'll find someone amiable who voted in that state's primary and bankroll it

The Pubs won't be the litigating party, they'll just supply the lawyers and money, standard lawfare procedure.

[usedtobedemgurl]

41. I don't think it is who can be on our ticket.....

I believe what is being referred to is what I habe stated here several.times: if we replace Biden, we lose. They have lawyers in place for swing states and have stated if Joe drops out, they will sue to keep other names off the ballot. If I recall, it has something to do with dates within each state which you have to enter a name on the ballot by.

I have no doubt they are behind a lot if this remove Biden nonsense. If they can get Joe off the ballot, they will make sure no demand nominee is on the ballot in several states, putting us at a disadvantage.

[Emile]

2. They know Joe will beat Trump.

[mcar]

5. Yes!

[AZSkiffyGeek]

28. Why would they sue to keep him on the ballot

If they know he will beat them?

[Emile]

40. You really think they'll sue on the behalf of the democratic base?

I don't.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

44. Of course not, but that doesn't have anything to do with the question

If they're sure Joe will win, why are they suing to keep him ON the ballot?

[Demsrule86]

43. They will go after the new nominee...just to fuck with us and make sure we lose.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

46. They're not trying to get him off the ballot!

Read the OP - they WANT to run against Biden, and will sue if people try to remove him.
I don't see how they have standing, but they aren't trying to remove Biden.

[Fiendish Thingy]

3. Just wondering how republicans would prove they have standing?

Are they going to find a disgruntled Biden voter to sue?

That will be fun.

All it will reveal is that, unlike the general election, the selection of party nominees is an internal party matter, not a legal/constitutional one.

[mcar]

7. Again, I don't think it really matters

The suits will result in delay and chaos - neither of which will help us.

[LisaL]

14. That likely is the goal here.

I don't think they expect to win these suits, but they want to create delay and chaos, and bash democrats some more while they are suing.

[mcar]

15. And with this SCOTUS, who knows?

[Bayard]

37. My thought exactly

Does the election get paused until it makes it to the Supremes? Gee....I wonder what they would decide?

[Trekologer]

8. So does every primary voter whose choice doesn't ultimately win the nomination get to sue?

That's a ridiculous prospect.

[Fiendish Thingy]

11. Precisely. Nt

[Demsrule86]

45. I thingy...the problem is as in Ohio once a nominee is determined...the states put them on the ballots. They can run out

the clock and of course the courts are not in our favor right now.

[Lovie777]

9. 25th Amendment for shithole.....

Counter the cult.

[bluestarone]

10. These fuckers think they control everything.

They are so EVIL.

[ismnotwasm]

16. Yet another reason the "drop out Biden" people are wildly misinformed

I don’t understand this shit, and I’m very angry about it.

[Demsrule86]

47. I am too.

One poster told me that voters would vote for whoever the money folks nominate to keep Trump out...that is not true. This would tear our party to pieces. We would lose a fair number of voters.

[Mountainguy]

17. nothing-burger

The Democratic Party has it's own rules on how it nominates and how delegates are allowed to vote, If the delegate winner were to decline the nomination then the delegates, by rule, can choose the nominee. There's nothing Republicans can do about it.

[Demsrule86]

49. States are in charge of ballots.

[Mountainguy]

54. And they have laws they have to follow

Which are printing ballots with the Candidates they are given.

[themaguffin]

18. There's nothing that Rs can do if Biden drops out. It's sillly GQP nonsense

[mzmolly]

22. I disagree. And, we have a corrupt SCOTUS

ready to assist the GQP.

[mcar]

53. You seem to have a great deal of faith in the judicial system

[themaguffin]

55. They're going to do what they're going to do, either way.

[bigtree]

21. yep

Link to tweet

[Sunsky]

23. He didn't have to tell me that

That's their game plan and we're falling for it. SCOTUS will find ways to reverse themselves. They'll give us reasons states can keep such persons off the ballot, unlike the insurrectionist who they allowed to remain on the ballot.

[alarimer]

25. On what grounds would they sue?

They are not members of the Democratic Party.

But sowing chaos is what they do best, I suppose.

[LonePirate]

26. I read that and interpret it as Repubs wanting to run against Biden. I wonder why.

[Lovie777]

35. Shithole's ego.........

President Biden beat shithole in 2020.

[Turbineguy]

29. That way the republicans can lump legal costs for trump

in with the rest.

[Takket]

30. as long as Biden releases his delegates, which he has the right to do, nothing can stop the Dems

the gop does not pick our nominee. neither does the court

[Demsrule86]

51. Not true. States are in charge of ballots...it would go to court and we would lose...

[Bristlecone]

31. Sparking the flames of illegitimacy regardless of outcome

[Renew Deal]

32. Let them. Parties can pick their candidates

[Azathoth]

33. Gee, the Republicans are willing to sue to keep Biden

on the ticket.

Yeah, that definitely proves the "pass the torch" people are so dumb and stupid.

[mcar]

39. They're willing to sue to create chaos and delay

And the pass the torch people are idiots who didn’t see that coming.

[JohnSJ]

34. Sue what. You have no standing you slimy POS. That being said, President Biden is

the Democratic candidate, an honorable an ethical man, who did NOT try to overthrow the US government, rape women, steal classified documents, or have a questionable relationship with Jeffrey epstein.

Go take you pseudo christian theocracy, and stick up where the sun don't shine, you hypocritical jackass.

[Nixie]

36. They've already seen this tactic works for them over

the long run. They've played the long game and have been loading the courts for years while Democrats give their power away over purity contests. Of course they will sue, hoping to get lucky like trumps Florida judge.

Delay and creating chaos gives them more opportunity to repeat the grievance lies. Of course they will sue.

Hillary and Al Gore sure look good right about now. Look what Bush and Trump got you.

[Polybius]

38. I want Biden to stay in, but they can't sue

The convention didn't even happen yet. It's in August, that's when we officially nominate Biden. Just like Trump wasn't officially nominated until a few days ago at his convention.

Now, if this was September or October it might be different.

[EndlessWire]

50. We are getting really close.

I think the virtual vote is on August 1st.

[Indykatie]

48. This Chaos Will Affect Turn-out. We're Pissing Away Our Chance to Take All 3 Branches

of government. I can't believe these idiots didn't think through all the ramifications of forcing Biden off the ticket. Our State parties have to be worried about the impact on down ballot races. It's like the Dems are working at losing the election.

[EndlessWire]

52. Will you look at this.

This whole thread is, "Don't tell me what to do! I'll kick Biden off if I want to!" Whereas, not everyone wants to kick him off in any respect. See how easily manipulated we all are. It's a good discussion, learning the process, the legalities, but it's moot.