• gregorum
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    9 months ago

    In the last state that tried this, it failed. From my understanding, he must first be found guilty of having committed a crime which disqualifies him. No matter how obviously guilty he is, this seems like a necessary first step, although IANAL.

    • @Moobythegoldensock@lemm.ee
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      69 months ago

      The amendment was instituted in the wake of the Civil War, and was used several times against members of the Confederacy who never had a trial or conviction.

      • gregorum
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        29 months ago

        This, however, is not a time of war. The legal standards, therefore, might be different. 

  • @vettnerk@lemmy.ml
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    9 months ago

    Just curious - If Colorado bans him for running (due to this, or something else entirely), but other states do not… is he still able to run, but with the Colorado electoral points already lost?

    • gregorum
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      59 months ago

      If he can’t run in a particular state, he is not eligible for that state’s electoral votes, yes.