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relayerbob

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71. Well, we all know how that would turn out

Tue Aug 30, 2022, 03:24 PM

Aug 2022

What I don't get is why the SCOTUS doesn't turn on tfg. After all, their jobs are guaranteed for life. Tossing him under the bus would actually be in their best interests. But then again, that requires logic, something the GQP lacks.

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Trump can't run for POTUS in 2024. [View all] Botany Aug 2022 OP

Unless he's convicted before the deadline to announce. He can and will be a candidate in '24. Runningdawg Aug 2022 #1

Meanwhile, he drowns out deSatan and Team GZP. Kid Berwyn Aug 2022 #2

Didn't the GOP say they'd stop paying his legal fees if he did? Initech Aug 2022 #3

They actually only said they would stop paying if he announces his run before the midterm. Claustrum Aug 2022 #5

Nope relayerbob Aug 2022 #4

There is a specific statue under the espionage or one of the 3 statue people talked about Claustrum Aug 2022 #6

Convicted or not, it won't matter DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2022 #11

The 14th Amendment, section 3 could be used relayerbob Aug 2022 #32

Congress H2O Man Aug 2022 #64

Bad choice of words on my part relayerbob Aug 2022 #67

It is perhaps H2O Man Aug 2022 #68

Well, we all know how that would turn out relayerbob Aug 2022 #71

In the last ruling H2O Man Aug 2022 #77

...... but it H2O Man Aug 2022 #78

You don't have that statute sarisataka Aug 2022 #7

This is not true. Claustrum Aug 2022 #12

Yep - and it was JustAnotherGen Aug 2022 #13

So he has been convicted under 18 U.S.C. §§ 2071? sarisataka Aug 2022 #15

I said in another response of mine that he likely won't get convicted even before 2024. Claustrum Aug 2022 #17

Point is sarisataka wrote "accused" in post 7 & you read "convicted". Italics there for emphasis. nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2022 #61

Except for the 14th Amendment relayerbob Aug 2022 #33

"holding any office under the United States" is understood to refer to appointments or hiring... brooklynite Aug 2022 #42

Are you sure about that? Sogo Aug 2022 #53

There is a huge difference LeftInTX Aug 2022 #69

The law may state that, but it won't hold up fescuerescue Aug 2022 #55

Thank you Botany Aug 2022 #46

But like I said in another post. Claustrum Aug 2022 #47

"Holding office" is not the same as "running for office." CaptainTruth Aug 2022 #66

office which does not apply to the presidential office. The requirements are outlined in Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #73

He hasn't been convicted DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2022 #8

I hope he does run. He has no chance of winning... brush Aug 2022 #9

DU- June 15, 2015 sarisataka Aug 2022 #20

FYI...conditions have changed since then. Haven't you heard. brush Aug 2022 #22

I am aware, sarisataka Aug 2022 #24

And what is that supposed to mean? The magats... brush Aug 2022 #25

I prefer not to repeat mistakes sarisataka Aug 2022 #27

You're not making much sense. But keep on rooting for trump. brush Aug 2022 #28

I am not the one trying to put him back in office sarisataka Aug 2022 #30

Again, things have changed since 2016. Are you keeping up with the news? brush Aug 2022 #37

Trump is done sarisataka Aug 2022 #41

At least you're consistent, but like I said, trump is done... brush Aug 2022 #45

Apples & Oranges ProfessorGAC Aug 2022 #23

In 2015 he was dismissed sarisataka Aug 2022 #26

The day he announced, I had zero doubt he would win relayerbob Aug 2022 #35

Yeah musclecar6 Aug 2022 #44

Oh yes, I remember this well. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #50

What's old is new again sarisataka Aug 2022 #57

History doesn't always repeat herself... Shipwack Aug 2022 #58

It does appear that way, doesn't it? BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #76

I guess a room full of many people will have a lot of different opinions. Torchlight Aug 2022 #65

NOPE, LIKEY WON'T APPLY TO A RUN AT POTUS.... getagrip_already Aug 2022 #10

Why is this posted here? SCantiGOP Aug 2022 #14

Yes there is a clause but the constitution 48656c6c6f20 Aug 2022 #16

If today's lawyers rewrote the constitution Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #51

GOP is working it. Only needs four more state houses jimfields33 Aug 2022 #70

And sadly we will let them and complain about not doing anything 48656c6c6f20 Aug 2022 #74

He would need to be convicted iemanja Aug 2022 #18

It won't matter. He is 35 or above, he is a natural born citizen and he has live in this country Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #31

Read the 14th Amendment, Section 3 relayerbob Aug 2022 #36

The constiutional provisions have nothing to do with legislation. Thus the 14th won't Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #52

Well, I agree SCOTUS is corrupted relayerbob Aug 2022 #62

The constitution clearly outlines what is required...the three things I discussed before... Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #72

Yes, I understand you are very firm in your opinion relayerbob Aug 2022 #75

Affidavit JustAnotherGen Aug 2022 #19

Thank you Botany Aug 2022 #43

It stuck out to me JustAnotherGen Aug 2022 #48

Put man-baby in the corner Blue Owl Aug 2022 #21

I say he can be prosecuted until he's nominated. Captain Zero Aug 2022 #38

And if he's still nominated, and is on the ballot, who is going to challenge it? onenote Aug 2022 #63

That is not true. The constitution outline the requirements for running and serving for president. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #29

He would have to be convicted first Fiendish Thingy Aug 2022 #34

Three big "ifs" onenote Aug 2022 #39

"I don't have the exact statute in front of me"...because it doesn't exist. brooklynite Aug 2022 #40

Many people seem to want to pun their hopes sarisataka Aug 2022 #49

I hope he runs, Biden will defeat him handily budkin Aug 2022 #54

That part of the statute does not and can not apply to the office of President. Imperialism Inc. Aug 2022 #56

Classified or not classified is NOT the issue. And breaking the law(s) is not enough Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2022 #59

That would be nice, but no. mn9driver Aug 2022 #60

And who's gonna stop him? quakerboy Aug 2022 #79

Who has standing? onenote Aug 2022 #80