Maine secretary of state’s decision to bar Donald Trump from the ballot forces the U.S. Supreme Court’s hand to settle the issue of his eligibility.
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Maine secretary of state bars Donald Trump from state’s presidential primary ballot
Shenna Bellows ruled that the former president is not qualified to hold the office of the president under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Trump’s campaign condemned the ruling and said it will appeal.
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Nikki Haley, asked what caused the Civil War, leaves out slavery. It’s not the first time
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Trump lawyers want Maine secretary of state to disqualify herself from ruling on ballot access
In a filing Wednesday, attorneys for the former president said statements that Secretary of State Shenna Bellows made on social media show she already has decided Trump engaged in insurrection and that she is biased against him.
Michigan Supreme Court will keep Donald Trump on 2024 ballot
The ruling contrasts with Dec. 19 decision by Colorado Supreme Court which found Trump ineligible to be president because of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Judge affirms decision to keep Chris Christie off Maine presidential primary ballot
The campaign is evaluating its options regarding a possible appeal, a spokesperson said.
Maine Compass: Go home, Biden and Trump
Speaking as an elder, I think it’s time for Trump and Biden to exit the political stage and let the next generation take the helm.
Secretary of state delays decision on Trump ballot access after Colorado ruling
Challengers seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off Maine’s presidential primary ballot say a Colorado court ruling this week helps their case.
Opinion: Go home, Biden and Trump
Speaking as an elder, I think it’s time for Trump and Biden to exit the political stage and let the next generation take the helm.