Our governor, Spencer Cox, says he believes Trump should be allowed on the Colorado ballot. His reasoning is that when it is a close call -- things to be said on both sides of the issue -- you should let the voters decide.
That's a nice sentiment, but I wonder if there is not a more thoughtful criteria.
The Constitution says, "No person . . . having previously taken an oath . . . shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion." That's it, then. We either follow the Constitution or we don't.
The Constitution says, "No person . . . having previously taken an oath . . . shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion." That's it, then. We either follow the Constitution or we don't.
The analysts are saying the Colorado court's ruling will popularize Trump, vindicating his claim that he is being persecuted. True, true. It stirs up his supporters. It becomes a rallying point for further rebellion. Still, what the Constitution says, it says.
Some congressional leaders are suggesting passing a law to reinstate him on the ballot. Congressional laws cannot override the Constitution.
In the end, Trump will be on the ballot. The Supreme Court, being mostly Republican, will step in and change the lower court's decision.
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