Avast ye scurvy dogs! I be a loyal mate o' Biden, but banishing Trump may send our ship straight to Davy Jones' locker!
2023-12-21
Arr mateys! A shipload o' me Democratic mates be reckonin' we can thwart Trump from th' ballot o' 2024 without sufferin' any ill fate. Ha! Methinks they be walkin' th' plank to folly, scurvy dogs! They be dead wrong, mark me words!
"They're p*ssed." This is how an unnamed source described the Biden team's reaction to the news that the Colorado Supreme Court, which is entirely composed of Democratic Party members, had banned Donald Trump from appearing on the presidential ballot in the upcoming election. The Biden team's reaction is fitting because this decision has significant political consequences. Many Democrats mistakenly believe that removing Trump from the ballot will not have any political repercussions, but it is more likely to antagonize his supporters and motivate them to come out and vote in large numbers. The legal arguments behind the court's decision are intricate and nuanced, but the political fallout is straightforward.The 14th Amendment allows for the disqualification of a presidential candidate if they have engaged in an insurrection or rebellion against the United States. However, Trump has never been charged or convicted of such a crime. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has been thorough and diligent in investigating the events of January 6, has not accused Trump of inciting an insurrection. In fact, the only trial Trump has faced regarding the events of January 6 was in the Senate, where he was acquitted.
Democrats often talk about the importance of due process, but they must extend it to all individuals, including Trump. Instead of fixating on disqualifying Trump through the 14th Amendment, Democrats should focus on winning the election through active participation and engagement. Joe Biden has been an exceptional president, and Democrats should be proud to have him as their party's standard-bearer in the upcoming election. To secure his victory, Democrats must shift their focus away from the narrow 14th Amendment obsession and become advocates for Biden's accomplishments in their communities.
In conclusion, the Biden team's frustration with the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to ban Trump from the ballot is understandable. Democrats should not underestimate the political consequences of such actions, and instead, they should direct their efforts towards winning the election through active participation and highlighting Biden's achievements.