Castro v. Trump, a case challenging Trump’s candidacy with the 14th Amendment, is expected to decided by the justices on or before October 9.

  • Conyak@lemmy.tf
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    1 year ago

    So the case is already lost then. Does anyone actually believe the Supreme Court isn’t politically motivated anymore?

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      1 year ago

      I don’t know. I think there’s a possibility. Remember, they’re politically beholden to the GOP, not necessarily Trump. The wealthy donors might not like his plans either. Which is perfect, because Thomas was thinking about a cruise in south America anyway.

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        1 year ago

        I hope you are right. I don’t think our democracy can take four more years of Trump.

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      It’s hugely political.

      But they are self conscious that the public recognizes that, and sees them as illegitimate.

      It’s going to be a judgment call regarding whether the legitimacy they will lose is worth having trump around.

      I think it won’t b, because Trump isn’t an asset: he’s a liability.

      If they can claim legitimacy AND get rid of Trump, that’s a win in their eyes.