Maine barred Donald Trump from the primary ballot Thursday, making it the second state in the country to block the former president from running again under a part of the Constitution that prevents insurrectionists from holding office.

The decision by Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) is sure to be appealed. The Colorado Supreme Court last week found Trump could not appear on the ballot in that state, and the Colorado Republican Party has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case. The nation’s high court could resolve for all states whether Trump can run again.

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  • Illuminostro@lemmy.worlddeleted by creator
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    2 years ago

    Are we going to pretend SCOTUS isn’t going to install him, like they did with Bush?

    • CeruleanRuin@lemmings.world
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      Considering the court is currently stacked with his own judges, I’m definitely not optimistic about them ruling against him.