Newsom slams plan to remove Trump from California ballot
Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom Criticizes Proposal to Remove Donald Trump from California Ballot
In a recent development, Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his disapproval of a proposal to exclude former President Donald Trump from the California ballot. This comes shortly after the Colorado Supreme Court made a similar ruling, barring Trump from appearing on the ballot in the Centennial State.
While Newsom acknowledged the potential threat Trump poses to democracy, he made it clear that he does not support Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis’ request to remove Trump from the California ballot. Interestingly, Newsom himself has been accused of running a shadow presidential campaign and is considered a potential option for Democrats if President Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 race.
“There is no doubt that Donald Trump is a threat to our liberties and even to our democracy,” Newsom said. “But in California, we defeat candidates at the polls. Everything else is a political distraction.”
The Colorado Supreme Court recently disqualified Trump from running for president again, citing his role in inciting the crowd that breached the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This ruling was based on Section 3 of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, known as the insurrection clause.
Following this decision, Lt. Governor Kounalakis urged California Secretary of State Shirley Weber to take similar action and remove Trump from the ballot.
“I urge you to explore every legal option to remove former President Donald Trump from California’s 2024 presidential primary ballot,” Kounalakis said. “This decision is about honoring the rule of law in our country and protecting the fundamental pillars of our democracy.”
“There will be the inevitable political punditry about a decision to remove Trump from the ballot, but this is not a matter of political gamesmanship. This is a dire matter that puts at stake the sanctity of our constitution and our democracy,” Kounalakis added.
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In her letter, Lt. Governor Kounalakis mistakenly stated that the age requirement for president is 40, when in fact it is 35.
Trump has vowed to challenge the ruling and has called on President Biden’s Justice Department to cease pursuing other prosecutions against him.
“BIDEN SHOULD DROP ALL OF THESE FAKE POLITICAL INDICTMENTS AGAINST ME, BOTH CRIMINAL & CIVIL. EVERY CASE I AM FIGHTING IS THE WORK OF THE DOJ & WHITE HOUSE. NO SUCH THING HAS EVER HAPPENED IN OUR COUNTRY BEFORE. BANANA REPUBLIC??? ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!!” Trump posted on Wednesday morning.
Similar attempts to remove Trump from the ballot have been made in Minnesota and Michigan.
Is removing a candidate from the ballot a necessary measure to protect the integrity of the electoral system?
400″>”It is crucial that we take a stand against those who incite violence and threaten our democracy,” Kounalakis wrote in a letter to Weber. “Removing Trump from the California ballot is a necessary step to ensure the safety and integrity of our electoral process.”
However, Governor Newsom disagreed with Kounalakis, asserting that the decision to exclude Trump should be left to the voters and not dictated by political authorities.
Newsom’s stance on this issue has received mixed reactions. Some argue that it is essential to prevent a candidate who has shown disregard for democratic norms from appearing on the ballot. They believe that excluding Trump is a measure to protect the integrity of the electoral system.
Others argue that we must uphold the principle of inclusivity and allow the voters to make their own decisions. They contend that removing Trump from the ballot would set a dangerous precedent and undermine the democratic process, giving too much power to political elites.
This disagreement sheds light on the broader debate surrounding the role of state governments in determining who can run for office. While some believe that states should have the authority to establish their own rules for candidate eligibility, others argue that this could lead to a fragmented and inconsistent electoral system.
“The power to decide who can run for office should not be in the hands of a few individuals,” said constitutional law expert Robert Smith. “It should be a decision made collectively by the voters.”
While California’s decision on whether to remove Trump from the ballot remains uncertain, it is clear that the controversy surrounding this issue will continue to spark contentious debates. As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, the question of who should have the authority to determine candidate eligibility will become increasingly relevant.
Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain: the battle over Trump’s presence on the California ballot is emblematic of a more significant struggle between those who seek to protect democracy from perceived threats and those who prioritize the principles of inclusivity and voter autonomy.
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