🚨 Trump's defense dealt FATAL BLOW in disqualification case

[@briantylercohen]

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[@Ms.Byrd68]

Didn't you already cover this?

[@carydavidhoffson6014]

If we do not stop Trump then who will do it

[@bkdan262]

only thing so far, that I disagree w/Marc on is: Georgia grand jury doesn;t count BC 14thsec3 says againgst US constitution

[@chronosschiron]

what he wants to say is your political party should not have to do with how the law is interpreted

[@joepickeringjr.6818]

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[@tonimartin8371]

The Constitution doesn't SAY conviction because convicted isn't part of disqualification

[@WWZenaDo]

Good point.

[@anonymoose116]

Exactly. A ballot disqualification is based on "preponderance of the evidence" - more likely than not.

[@pnair5120]

NOTED !!!

[@jacobisbell9388]

The conviction thing isn't a real argument, and we all know it isn't a real argument because if he was convicted than Republicans wouldn't just accept that and start looking for a new candidate. They are just moving the goal posts, and we all know they'll keep moving them if we reach them

[@ayahuascadog2346]

What determines it then? What CNN says?

[@chefbarona3052]

Even if he can be removed from the charge of insurrection, he is STILL culpable w/the further stipulation of "giving aid or comfort" to the insurrectionists! Simply by dint of his declaring their behavior as "patriotic" & offering a pardon, he fits the definition. Why is this not being emphasized?

[@speakeasy911]

I'm going to repost your comment; Hope you don't mind, @chefbarona3052

[@shermansmith9408]

I have thought this same thing from day 1. Great comment. And because 14th amendment results in no punishment or penalty is why it allows the sec of states to make the ultimate decisions. The only result is disquification to hold any government office.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Personally I think Trump's "Perfect Phonecall" in Michigan will finally be the nail in his 2024 coffin. Jack Smith is all over that.

[@truenokill]

He had ANOTHER perfect phone call in michigan?! 😂

[@jpdemer5]

@@truenokill All of his phone calls are perfect - just ask him.

[@leehouten2345]

He’s still giving aid and comfort to insurrectionists

[@nathanb6037]

I like jack smith. But I’m willing to bet a year salary that Trump walks away from this

[@idontplaygames2215]

Rico case in Georgia will most definitely take Trump out. That's a 5 year minimum sentence and believe me people are snitching..😉🌊🇺🇸

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

If rules are not enforceable then they are not rules. Enforce the bloody rules and jail Trump.

[@missmarya747]

Rules😂😂😂😂its the constitution the supreme law of this land. 14/3 doesn’t need a conviction, this isnt a criminal statute its a disqualification from office. There is no crime in disqualification. Like most people say😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Chump always claiming 1st amendment, people against gun always claiming 2nd amendment, there is no ambiguity in this COLORADO STATE RULING. We the people claim 14/3.

[@AL13NM]

The FACT that trump watched the attack on the Capitol and for THREE HOURS REFUSED TO STOP IT should disqualify him from running for any office ever again!

[@stephenlester336]

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[@DrD6452]

Are you seriously this misinformed? Do you not take one second of your time to seek out the truth or do you blindly believe the lies this guy and the MSM shoves down your throat 24/7?

[@Thomas_Paine2U_fascinista]

He was afraid, all those big bad militia men in the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, and Three Percenters told him to stand back and stand by until they got the work done. He would have gone in unarmed if those chicken crap SS agents would have let him. He loves us. He loves America. We were almost great again. Now look at us, 35% of these traitors are going to wake up one morning with their golden turd on the end of a string - as prescribed by law

[@TheDetroitman20]

The law is the law. No one is above it. Right or left. 💯

[@LollieVox]

Well said!!!!!

[@soulcrewblue8629]

In an ideal world yeah, but.....

[@charlesasmith7836]

Agree 💯

[@sandyd3686]

Absolutely 👍

[@TheDetroitman20]

@JorgeMiranda092 Who?

[@constancehaase352]

This is the Supreme Courts job to up hold the law . No one's asking them to change their party preferences but rather to follow the abide by our constitution. Its doesn't matter if it Republican or Democrat. I really pray they will represent our constitution and not their party preferences. Dumpy made his own decisions and created his crimes. Now its time to be accountable for them.

[@webman1956]

The problem so far with these MAGA Republicans is that to them at least so far, it`s been party over country no matter the issue.

[@barbanderson8439]

He is believing that because he did not say he would support, the key word support, the Constitution the 14th does not apply to him.

[@theresadoyle2476]

OMG !!! SOMEONE FINALLY SAID IT. IT DOESN'T MATTER REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT. DO THE RIGHT THING. ITS SAD THAT ONE MAN HAS BROUGHT ALL THESE PEOPLE DOWN TO HIS LEVEL. DONT LET SOMEONE DO YOUR THINKING. YOU HAVE A MIND OF YOUR OWN, USE IT. TRUMP WOULDN'T STAND BY ANY OF THESE FOLLOWERS IF IT CAME DOWN TO HIM OR THEM.

[@thatgayvillain3234]

I will believe in this Supreme Court caring about logic when they start ruling like it

[@ezbreeze9762]

Here, Here!!

[@mikeyknox7897]

It seems to me that quite a few members of the legislative branch have betrayed their oaths of office by engaging in or supporting insurrection as well

[@marcybrown2442]

Sad but true.

[@michele9890]

Sadly, the oath of office is the mighty dollar to most.

[@kevinbrown9102]

I'm glad I'm not the only one recognizing a problem bigger than Trump. Traitorous Americans are prevalent.

[@Jimntex1952]

That’s what prisons are for.

[@randyfritz333]

There are 145 politicians (Republicans) who wouldn’t charge Trump……

[@divaniqtress]

Why is everyone forgetting giving aid and comfort in which he continues to do - that alone shall disqualify him!

[@jcoopes5604]

Praising them, promising pardons for those guilty for Jan 6, he calls them hostages and political prisoners! They are criminals who were found guilty or indicted by a jury of their peers! The witnesses are his own people!

[@880cutter]

Praising The heads of Russia , China ,Poland,and North Korea , should be a sign to the MAGA idiots

[@missmarya747]

They also forget about rebellion as well.

[@CharlieFreeman-xw6fl]

Vote Blue in 2024 🌊🌊🇺🇲🦅🗽🗳️✔️💙💙💙

[@kathyvilleneuve1372]

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[@luckylucian007]

Chess Ova Chexkers

[@pnair5120]

Damn Right !!!

[@equalityforall8418]

I have been in a constant nightmare since 2016 when Rump was elected.

[@kathyvilleneuve1372]

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[@dannydonnelly8345]

I know what you mean.

[@dawndonivan3089]

Now that November has passed and we're looming towards next election I'm back to having panic attacks....no joke.

[@beau4901]

Colorado said to Trump what all of us have been wanting to say for a long time.

[@rajun1231]

The US [supreme] court will overturn Colorado's Supreme Court decision, as well as turn their backs on the DOJ's filings on Trump's immunity claim.

[@sadtothebone5767]

​@@rajun1231I also believe that SCOTUS will overturn this ruling, but simply because he has not been found guilty in a court of law.

[@captaincanada5139]

*??? Any last words ???* I know the rest of the world would like to hear someone say that to Trump !

[@hayanah7525]

I agree, I also wish Trump would leave this Country go to Russia or North Korea, and take all his followers with him. I like to see how they like not having any freedoms and rights?

[@barbanderson8439]

Did any of you see John Schneider's remarks regards Treason for Biden...well Trump is not that far behind if you dig and dig to see what he did for his billionaire friends and corporations.

[@davidochoa9469]

This has to apply to every one in the House and Senate too.

[@maryannlorette-rust5352]

Please stay on this Mark! You are amazing!

[@williamconfer9802]

It's really simple! The law is explicit, and they don't have to read something else in the 14th Amendment.

[@francoischarbonneau9447]

That's what I'm afraid of, they'll give it their own interpretation?

[@lonelyp1]

I agree. The simplest reading of the text says he can't be president. Even if he himself is never convicted or charged with "insurrection". He has certainly offered aid and comfort to those who have.

[@besmartvoteblue2702]

All these GQP minions going on about state's rights and strictly interpreting the constitution -- all of a sudden, no.

[@LollieVox]

I know right? “Don’t piss on my leg and tell me that it’s raining.”

[@barbanderson8439]

We have seen Michigan read into the truth and allowed him on.

[@dannmarceau]

What passes for a "Republican" today is not in favor of doing anything that would benefit "We The People;" follow the money.

[@kathyvilleneuve1372]

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[@lindaburger2695]

thumbs up to infinity, I completely agree

[@emilymanhart368]

I keep hearing commentators expressing concerns if the 14th amendment keep trump off the ballot, that it will anger the maga mob. We just can't let fear prevent the enforcement of law and ignore the Constitution.

[@joycegriffin3652]

Let it rip! Let's take that chance. Just hope DOJ is ready.

[@justsayin8734]

Anger away, my boy! Anger away!

[@speakeasy911]

Exactly, They must rule without fear or favor!!

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Let them write his name on the ballot. Good opportunity to make them learn to write.

[@KarenPaasche-qj6tf]

That's what Trump wants--to rule by fear so he can do whatever he wants. We do not need Mein Trumph in the White House!

[@AtomicKnight24]

The 14th amendment is so explicit someone with basic logic can appreciate what you are saying. And then them saying he is not an officer yet he swore an oath to the OFFICE[r] of the President is so absurd its astonishing

[@BrettWms]

I think “Commander-in-Chief” is by all words an officer. The highest officer of the armed forces. I agree. I don’t understand the debate.

[@meta37]

I fear the Supreme Court will not rule judiciously. After all some of them are not the most up standing citizens either. 😑

[@880cutter]

True , but in order to save their own asses they might think about the way they look at the case as a whole and say ,Hey this isn’t what our country is about , he is trying to throw OUR CONSTITUTION out the window… this is where I can stop,the madness and use THE LAW to stop him ….. I hope so . But I do have faith that they will do the job they were given to follow the law, and find him guilty and lock his fat ass up

[@lindadeal3344]

Keep DJT should not be allowed to run for any government office ever again...he needs to be in a prison!

[@sdarms111doug9]

Mr. Elias is absolutely brilliant at explaining legal proceedings in terms even I can understand.

[@ruebenaguilera771]

And the rest of us

[@jsusna1972]

Agree. After watching these videos, I feel like I'm almost halfway toward getting a degree in law myself.

[@karlheinzegger9790]

As Americans you would expect the SCOTUS to do the right thing. I have no such confidence in the current SCOTUS.

[@MrHaighahatta]

The SCOTUS understands that an autocrat has no use for courts, judges, laws, or a Constitution that can check or overrule his sovereign will. The SCOTUS currently has the ultimate status, power, and authority as the final arbiter of the law, and they are not going to subject themselves and the entire judicial branch to a wanna-be dictator. One thing you count on from conservatives: promoting their self-interest and preservation of power at all costs.

[@eddiegardner8232]

“There is no middle ground between a firefighter and an arsonist”. Well said Mr Elias.

[@dbentleyto95]

Thank you Colorado for having the backbone to fight for the constitution

[@alsanderz5199]

While in office, Trump made 30,573 false or misleading statements. That’s 7,643 per year. Which is roughly 20 per day. This alone is disqualifying.

[@mZsZ73]

He’s nothing but a liar & only the ignorant believe him

[@andyaustin923]

That's how propaganda works . Lie enough over and over. The cult followers start to believe the lies

[@brucebee7569]

It sure as hell ought to be!

[@caroledmonds4070]

alsanderz5199,if tRump was a "normal" person, maybe. He's not even close to being "normal".

[@twoandhalfbengals]

can you source this lol?

[@user-ho5mm8gn8h]

Marc Elias, a National Treasure and an American Hero. ❤🇺🇲⚖️ Appreciate your succinct explanations!

[@geodude7116]

He’s an actual patriot. Unlike the maga cult with their Taliban style pickups flying flags.

[@connyleicht6567]

Me, too!

[@glindathegoodwitch3385]

Yes, I would like to see more of Mr. Elias on this broadcast.

[@thaliahall4599]

Yes Indeed! Really appreciate him.

[@downwithbiden6970]

What he fails to to say is states can’t make that ruling only senate so there’s that

[@w41duvernay]

There will be half of the country celebrating Supreme Court disqualification of Trump.

[@sylviodante619]

And alot of people in the rest of the world also will selabrate his prison time.

[@tonimartin8371]

Over more than half of the CITIZENS agree with Colorado.

[@tlouiseallen9302]

More than half and most of the world

[@francoischarbonneau9447]

That's the problem with the US system, that should have been determined right after Biden took office and state that Trump is disqualified under the 14th period.

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

70% Many many Repubs will breathe a sigh of relief.

[@loserfromhell1]

I live in Michigan, how would I go about trying to sue Donald Trump for his election interference in my state?

[@Suckadyckyoutube]

Hire a lawyer preferably a Constitutional Scholar. I think I'm suffering from PTSD. Maybe check with a Dr. first. 😊

[@suzannetapper4718]

We need to file a class action lawsuit against Trump.. for his God awful stink polluting the air!

[@Suckadyckyoutube]

@@suzannetapper4718 I said that same thing a few years ago. We have all been traumatized by his actions on some level. He's a fear mongerer and he spreads it among his followers worse than a Baptist preacher. "They are after you but I'm standing in their way" "You have to take your country back" from who exactly. He never says who "They" are but we know they need to forcibly take the GOP from his grimy little hands.

[@ReadyUpGo]

QUESTION: What can citizens do now to push back against the anti democracy movement ? (In case I get no response: 1. Promote voting by being vocal in each person’s circle of influence about how democracy is on the ballot. 2. Run voter registration campaigns by at the very least, getting registration forms from their local elections office and finding people who aren’t registered to sign up.) Thank you Brian for all you do to keep people informed. You rock!

[@RiaSwiftHealing]

Unfortunately, voting only does so much. Who do we think is keeping the donald out of jail now? Someone is allowing that to happen. We do not have an honest system. Read American Oligarchs. Very good. Andrea Bernstein. NYT Best seller.

[@880cutter]

Vote !

[@patrickmaloney1810]

Explain how taking Trump off the ballot is pro-democracy. You need to be confined to a mental asylum.

[@enid0mom]

Sadly, in states like Texas in the Texas GOP campaign to stay in power by rigging the system, all kinds of laws have been passed to limit public campaigns to get people registered. For one thing, the only way to help people register to vote is to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar except by appointment by county registrar. People who don’t know this could end up being criminally charged! The record turnout of voters in 2020 DURING THE PANDEMIC, where Trump’s advantage was cut in half, scared the shit out of the Texas GOP

[@georgeryan6423]

Take to the streets and make changes at the polls that's the solutions

[@OldsWidow]

He is still rebeling...Lock him Up.💙🇺🇸

[@LollieVox]

The courts don’t get to “decide” as an opinion. It’s a matter of LAW!

[@debbielawson6388]

But the courts decided what women are allowed to do with their own bodies .. and that's one thing trump spouts he got rid of roe v wade and women should be punished ..

[@starradelowokan7843]

Its pure constitutional law.

[@georgesheffield1580]

Unfortunately they have a long history of using convoluted logic to throw their "OPINION "or " belief " into the mix .

[@truenokill]

It's called legislating from the bench. But fact is they INTERPRET the law

[@charlesasmith7836]

Agree and making the right decision where the LAW is concerned and I really hope they do because it's definitely a NO BRAINER really

[@am2320LG]

Marc making his mark! Mad respect for Mr. Elias--SPEAKING LOUD for justice and democracy. Thank you Brian for having Marc as a regular speaker. The humanity and TRUTH hurts the MAGAs and we love seeing them cry!!!🥰🥰💞💕♥

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[@OSnoopySnoop1]

SEARCH 🔍 ORIGINAL RECORDS LEAVE NO QUESTION THAT THE 14TH AMENDMENT APPLIES TO TRUMP 💯💪✊😎

[@suezbell1]

Marc Elias has much more faith in the character of "conservative" dominated courts than I ever will -- but I do hope he is right about courts ruling on actual facts rather than politics.

[@markbrady6402]

Mark thank you thank you and thank you for all the work you have done for me and the people of this country thank you

[@tdsoldier3198]

I hope the Supreme Court upholds the Constitution and keeps Trump off the ballot. There's no defense for insurrection.

[@kathyvilleneuve1372]

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[@barbanderson8439]

He still has be tried for Rackettering or am I off base there?

[@Dan_Matwij]

SCOTUS will not help the U.S. they only answer to him. They have moved passed working for the people.

[@tw4943]

@@barbanderson8439 yes among 89 other things..... Literally

[@dawnw9850]

I don't trust SCOTUS to do the right thing ever.

[@lolalee7071]

Thank you Colorado for doing the right thing! America needs to recover from the decay tRump, his enablers and his supporters caused to the once, one of the most respected nations in the world!

[@mr.monitor.]

For doing the dumb thing 🤪

[@wuanhead9755]

The 14th Amendment Section 3 also says that all of those republican congressmen who objected to the 2020 election certification and/or attempted to help Trump's coup are also disqualified from office. That includes the current Speaker of the House as well. That includes some state legislators and others who tried to help Trump with his coup. In summary, if the 14th Amendment Section 3 is properly applied, hundreds of currently serving republican politicians will have to be declared ineligible for office. I wonder if SCOTUS has the courage to do that!

[@fairygaslight8660]

Where is the DOJ on those potential indictments? Come on, Garland!

[@user-ic7xk1ik9l]

There are many in congress within the gop,and maga gop that need to go based on their sycophantic behavior in participating in the plotting and planning of the drumpf coup( THANKFULLY IT FAILED)...Including the new House speaker,and all who aided and abetted drumpf's desires in keeping himself in the WH. Those people are : bobert,mtg,cruz,jordan,hawley,gosar, grassley,mcconnell, johnson, graham, comer, mccarthy,meadows, and others. Also Ginnie should be arrested for her complicity. Everyone involved in helping drumpf steal,hide,lie about the stolen government's need to be held accountdble,including his lawyers that were involved

[@scottherberg312]

If that’s your thinking then all the dems who objected to the 2016 election results are also disqualified to be in office

[@MrHaighahatta]

Once the Mango Mussolini goes down, there will be PLENTY of time--and PLENTY of evidence in Jack Smith's possession and developed in the Tru*p trial--to go after his congressional enablers.

[@gorillaau]

​@@fairygaslight8660I suspect that the DOJ is snowed under with work around Trump/MAGA/Jan6 to take on that task. It might be more productive to hold a hearing and indict all of them. Individually, or in groups of 20 will take forever. 2024 election season is only 11 months away.

[@fuzzymoto69]

I loved the honest joy Marc showed when given a chance to answer a viewers question. It was refreshing to see.

[@danitajaye7218]

I very much appreciate the clarity presented by Marc Elias. Such a smart person.

[@RatedArggg]

"There is no middle ground between a firefighter and an arsonist." Well put!

[@pnair5120]

Luv the analogy

[@tomcassidy2525]

trump .... running out of people to blame

[@georgesheffield1580]

Give him a mirror , a room with mirrors everywhere and speakers everywhere to yell back at him al that he says .

[@charlesasmith7836]

Lol yes Good 😂🎉

[@glindathegoodwitch3385]

His denial of guilt is bottomless.

[@LollieVox]

@@georgesheffield1580 Omg yes!!!!🙌

[@mytwocents848]

He has sent his "flying MAGA monkeys" to threaten and harass the Colorado Supreme Court, just like the wicked witch of the West. The old, "if you don't do what I say and want, I'm going to bully you! This person definitely not belong in any public office especially President!

[@chiquitapapaya]

And Paxton shoul be removed from his post for Corruption behavior.

[@sashacalicat3977]

The GOP could find a different election-denying bigot. I love Marc Elias.

[@michele9890]

I think there are already 4 running with trump!

[@iadorenewyork1]

sense of humor there.

[@hawk71954]

😂😂😂

[@michele9890]

@marknavarro953 reliable source of information? He's in court daily fighting for the right to vote (and winning) for everyone. I'd say he is reliable, but the point was Trump isn't the only Crazy that the cult can choose to lead them.

[@shirleyrogers3145]

​@@MrDucksBill I disagree. Trump has demonstrated that he denied the validity of the 2020 election. Trump's public statements demonstrate that he devalues people of color and women. He's a convicted rapist. Republican voters have indicated that these are qualities they admire and condone. So Mr Elias's statement is true and accurate.

[@janisblack2183]

Well said Mark! There’s no common ground between a firefighter and an arsonist. 👍💙💙💙

[@timmmahhhh]

"There is no middle ground between a fire fighter and an arsonist." Thank you Mark, I'll be using this one a lot in the KZbin comments!

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[@robertflorentine]

i hope the supreme court has the backbone to do the right thing and kick this criminal traitor in jail where he belongs

[@meridien52681]

Isn't it a terrific country where you can believe justice would be fairly administrated? Too bad this ain't it. If somehow Trump gets elected he will try to disband the SCOTUS, guaranteed. Dictators have no need for Supreme Courts.

[@christyluv3969]

They should all be disbarred and charged with treason.

[@Pilot545]

Mark is awesome!! Love how he breaks things down for us laypeople!

[@mikejordan6859]

Marc, is a pleasure to watch

[@theresa3]

Brian and Marc Thank You⚖️⚖️⚖️

[@AlwaysBastos]

"choose another election-denying anti-choice bigot, they have plenty..." Quote of the week.

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[@andrewlockett4569]

Quote of the week? Nah , scrub that, quote of the dec..hell, scratch that, quote of the CENTURY!!

[@MrHaighahatta]

The only problem is Tru*p's the only one of the bunch with a slavish cult-following of guaranteed voters.

[@windlessoriginals1150]

Always happy to see Marc smiling.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Props to Colorado for giving Trump the finger.

[@dannmarceau]

Yes, Colorado is trying to revive its standing and appearance after the Boebert debacle.

[@thaisstone5192]

@@dannmarceau Yeah, the poor saps. They bought a pup that turned into a Dogzilla.

[@charlesasmith7836]

I agree hope the rest of the 50 States gives hm the finger too 👍🙏🎉

[@idontplaygames2215]

Hoebert only has a small part of Colorado. This is a Military State she's on her way back on to the corner of South Nevada..😉 #CheapCallGirl #Hoebert

[@spanky7277]

🖕🖕How about two of them for Trump ?

[@texascontessa5818]

I love this man, his education, his intelligence and his passion and work ethic. Thank You!!!!

[@spinthis56]

*Marc is BRILLIANT!!!* 👍👍👍💙💙💙

[@markuss3735]

The analogy of the arsonist and the firefighter is perfect.

[@e22378]

The Law is the Law no one is above it👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@jd4121]

I have hope that even the conservative justices will uphold the Colorado ruling if nothing but for self preservation. If they overturn Colorado, they are basically saying Trump is above the law and has no further use of them. Basically they would be making themselves irrelevant.

[@WWZenaDo]

Unfortunately Trumpists do not practice effective self preservation. Or critical thinking, logic, or efficient government by the people & for the people.

[@daren7889]

EXACTLY!

[@julieroseto1705]

You two always are so informative. Thank you for the hard work you do for our country.

[@sadhumannell2769]

Love Marks photos of the 2 dogs, oh and 2 children! Thank you both for your dedication. ❤️❤️

[@georgeblackwell2306]

The justices in the Supreme Court overturned Roe versus wade after saying they wouldn’t… why would you think anything is going to change their mind? I mean you’re not even offering a trip, an RV or tuition for a family member…

[@fairygaslight8660]

Preach!

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

This Conservative Supreme Court is nothing but a completely corrupt Kangaroo court.

[@ian-c.01]

"They can choose a different bigot to run for president" ! 😆😄😆

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[@joycegriffin3652]

If the Constitution says he's not qualified, and Colorado is following the Constitution, wouldn't the other states violate the constitution-14th amendment, and be prosecuted if they don't?

[@avishevin1976]

The 14th doesn't say anything about elections. It's not Unconstitutional for a state to allow a 3 year old on the ballot, for example. It only becomes a problem if that candidate ends up winning. It would be Unconstitutional for the VP to certify the vote, thereby making the candidate president-elect.

[@bertjilk3456]

​@avishevin1976 But different states have their own legislation about ballots. In the case of Colorado, for example, the courts can rule on eligibility during primaries. Other states allow disqualification of candidates after the primaries (which is a party process), preventing them from being put forward for the general election (I think it was the Minnesota court that said that).

[@markbrady6402]

I love the way you and mark explain the situation and the way you are able to help me with the situation and facts and the way that the court system works I greatly appreciate your honesty and your compadre

[@stuartthompson2362]

Thsnk you mark amd brian for fighting for us and freedom.

[@Michael-jp3qe]

What Marc says is only true if the Supreme Court decides "without fear or favor."

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[@rassabossa4554]

I think this is kind of a litmus test for them. If they are going to contort the Constitution, then the Supreme court needs to be expanded and have term limits on them (expanded to maybe 30 justices, making it harder for billionaires to corrupt all of them).

[@Michael-jp3qe]

If they fail this test, there not be another chance to do that. American democracy and institutions will be hollowed out or destroyed. This is a turning point. @@rassabossa4554

[@kathrynemcguire5673]

I wish the election was over and Trump was serving his sentence and paying his fines.

[@tonycollazorappo]

Same, this is nerve wracking O.O !

[@sylviodante619]

Soon Come

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Trump will never live long enough to survive the sentence he deserves. He should have been rotting in prison long before running for office too

[@RO-dj8dp]

I wish this was over for good and we were reading Trump's obituary.

[@charlesasmith7836]

Me too 👍

[@ServantProfessional]

You two are solid. The right has nothing like you two because quite frankly, very few on the right are even willing to acknowledge *OBJECTIVE TRUTH* . Keep fighting for Democracy BTC and Marc

[@iadorenewyork1]

Best comment. I agree -- these two are very special.

[@marcbright6758]

Excellent report. Trump should not be able to wriggle his ways out of retribution with lies and deciet. 👁️

[@cardboardsword7]

It's like comparing a real American veteran to a 5 time draft dodger. There is no comparison.

[@jameswingert9596]

I like Marc. He is Eyes on the Prize. He is a clear thinker. I envy that.

[@pamelapeterson2987]

Thank you, Marc Elias, for your service to our country and our democracy.

[@jamesgreenler8225]

The 🤡 GOP wants Biden kicked off the ballot 😂😂😂😂😂😂. They crack me up every day 😅

[@donnaarnold3044]

The GOP and Mitch Mc Connell are the reason. We are in this mess now. They have done nothing , but coddled this man from the beginning. So don't blame the messenger !!! ⚖😤⚖😤⚖

[@lonelyp1]

I heard something about Biden not being on the PRIMARY ballots in Nh. I don't know if there is any truth to it or not. We do have republicans in office, and I think the AG was waiting on the SCOTUS to rule on Trump first.

[@KarenPaasche-qj6tf]

They have no basis for it, just like trying to impeach Biden--no proof whatsoever.

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Republicans' lack of originality is the stuff of legend.

[@shiminki]

Oh yeah, the car payment from his son Hunter, and oh yes Hunter's laptop 💻😂😂😂😂😂. They're so moronic! Total bigots and idiots!

[@JB-ou9gu]

Marc Elias is the BEST ! PLEASE never stop fighting for democracy ! We need more intelligent, compassionate and thorough people like you !

[@shirleyrogers3145]

Thank you, Brian and Mark, for stating you will take questions from viewers. This is an excellent added feature.😊

[@bikebudha01]

I so wish CNN, ABC, NBC, et al could provide as thorough and clear coverage as Brian and Marc do...

[@dawndonivan3089]

If those networks hadn't been either afraid or perplexed by his behavior, maybe we wouldn't be where we are now. Speaking of when Diaper Don was in office.

[@bikebudha01]

@@dawndonivan3089 yeah... I know the maga-world has labeled them 'fake'. They aren't fake, they 'report' real news, accurately. But they are just so god dam bad at it. It's not clear and thorough like this channel. I'm so tired of 'experts' giving their '30 second take' on every issue. Do the god dam 'work' of real reporting,.

[@gorillaau]

​@@dawndonivan3089They were too busy chasing the ratings.

[@jeffhsu7027]

The greater the “controversy” or “drama” the greater the views and ratings.

[@kennethelliott9248]

TYT is the only news channel that actually is honest and direct: and they have very depressing predictions for 2024.

[@user-KrackerJack]

The GOP acts like a bunch of 5 year olds

[@michlo3393]

Hey! How about you have some damn respect for 5-year-olds?

[@daren7889]

Retired Teacher here! 37 years! 31 years at the Preschool level! 45 acts more like a 2 year old! His parents did a terrible job raising him! He should have been placed on a Time Out chair! ,🤔🤔😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@andercoyote4170]

That’s an insult to 5 year olds 😜

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Please don't insult 5 year olds.

[@debbielawson6388]

@@andercoyote4170 considering he had to cheat to get into university and have ghost writers right his books .. says alot .. none compenday .. intelligence not his emo .. 6 times bankrupt lying con artist .. game show host . Obviously no president zelenski .. comedian, writer, series producer and the most inspirational man on earth .. He could slap down wannabe trump any day .. Putin did and so did kim Jong un .. president of China, no time, G20 world leaders no time, even the rip queen Elizabeth poked fun at him . His visit she wore a Canadian Mabel leaf brooch .. And the queen never made mistakes with visiting presidents ..

[@robchuk4136]

Leaving room to question this, is how democracy will fall. What needs to happen, from all of us (and the press especially), is everyone needs to treat Trump's ineligibility as an indisputable fact. *Because it is*

[@hawk71954]

🎯🎯🎯

[@jeanneganrude8549]

Let it be so ~

[@doncherf2610]

Why is nobody taking action against the 1000+ other insurrections, many of whom hold government offices, that should be held accountable to the 14th amendment and removed from office accordingly as well as disqualified from ever holding office again?

[@PAMTERA01]

Loved this cast!! Thank You Gentlemen 🎉🎉🎉

[@janehuey]

"Liberals negotiating with MAGA Republicans is like a firefighter negotiating with an arsonist" - brilliant. Kudos to Marc Elias and Democracy Docket!

[@ethanstein1300]

Marc Elias is superb!

[@Harvey-wc1xn]

I 777 Septillion percent agree

[@rosex3271]

'Delay, delay, delay...' and hope to win or steal the presidential election so Trumpty Dumbty can become King 👑 and release his J6 MAGA terrorists from prison‼️ If Americans DO NOT follow CO state's leadership to ban Trumpty Dumbty from the ballots then as a nation we fail the laws, the Constitution, democracy, and most importantly we fail our future generations‼️ 😭😰😱😵😩🙄🤷🙅🤦🤮🤢🤬

[@mkb7013]

The law is straight down the middle. There’s no right or left. No one is above it!

[@brahmburgers]

Down down down, ....each day, for Putin's Agent Orange - is more of a bummer than the day prior.

[@kathyvilleneuve1372]

👍🔔 Add a reply Nicole Villeneuve 1372 😂 public

[@octobermoon3959]

Thank you as always Brian and Marc for your insights💙 #VoteBlue 🌊💙🌊

[@keithanderson9910]

Thank you, Marc. Moral clarity so well defended.

[@GwynDelight]

I love what you guys are doing. Marc Elias for fighting for our voting rights. Brian for bringing so much good content together to inform we the voters. Thank you! Peace and Love to All 🙂

[@jeffsousa2009]

How about members of congress such as MTG, OR speaker of the house and others who gave aid or comfort to January 6 th Inserectionest.

[@BionicDance]

Yeah, can we _please_ stop pretending that this isn't an open-and-shut case? We don't need weeks and months and years to figure this out!

[@BionicDance]

@@nigelsenchez And yet, the courts are acting like there is something to figure out. I mean, WTF, right?

[@peterinbrat]

It was open and shut for both impeachments too.. 🙄

[@marlonious7650]

​@BionicDance They make the shit up as it goes along. Imagine Obama being recorded saying he needs 11780 votes. Why is the public just starting to get a whiff of the seriousness. They all full of shit and that's why more people are going to start walking away. The only reason why people are tuning in now is because they even let Trump on the ballot in the first place.

[@frederickwelham3829]

@@peterinbrat Unfortunately the impeachments were hearings, not court trials, and many of the Republicans who gave him a free pass were part of the conspiracy themselves. There are sitting members of Congress who played an active part in the insurrection and attempted coup. Some even posted video of their own criminal acts on social media.

[@4-u-hataz577]

Thank y'all So much. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@LarryMueller-General1]

One of the most important podcasts and has taken away my fear that Trump must be found criminally guilty for the application of the 14th amendment insurrection clause. This episode provided a better applied explanation than Judge Ludwig has presented. Thank you.

[@mnomadvfx]

The problem is that it will probably go to the SCOTUS, and we all know how problematic that is. Especially if Colorado is the only case passed. The more cases pass, the more likely SCOTUS will have to go with the flow. That said, if even one state brings a case and fails then it gives SCOTUS a wide breach through which to deny it for all.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

GOP: “let the voters decide!" ... until they don't like the outcome of the election and stage a coup. That's why this happened.

[@t1n4444]

Hmm ... the 14.5 section says it's Congress who must decide. Why not Google the text for yourselves?

[@RWROW]

Great point

[@fdm2155]

We're also seeing that play out on the issue of access to abortion. Every time some Red state ballot initiative gets passed to protect access... GOP politicians immediately start working to ignore and/or undermine the result.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

It’s interesting how some Republican states vote to keep Roe v Wade, yet they vote for the same folks who want to ban it. Never underestimate maga stupidity.

[@charlesasmith7836]

Agree 💯 remember when trump won over Hillary in 2016 and they told us lLefties liberals Get Over It since their Cult leader lost their cult still can't Get over It hence all this pushback from them and trump till now 🎉

[@carriegarrisonvos4433]

Marc Elias always has such a creative and understandable way to explain things and I really appreciate that! Everything he said makes sense and it's easier for everyone to understand. Thank you both for continuing to protect our democracy!

[@mitchhills4747]

@@MrDucksBill He is right.

[@carriegarrisonvos4433]

@@MrDucksBill Are you so sure? Listen to what the man says. He's won so many cases because he's very good with voting rights. Open your mind. He's right!

[@bkm2797]

So exhausting what Evil can do to so many, but luckily we do have Mark Elias and Brian Cohen who dig in and refuse to give up the fight for Truth and "Rule of Law", and we are grateful to you.🗽⚖️🔨👍

[@ScottM-qz9ss]

EVIL is using the DOJ to persecute someone who has done nothing wrong...just because you don't like him.

[@johnfraser6013]

Thank you Brian and Mark ~ your insights are greatly appreciated. 👍👍

[@christinehowell]

Really helpful and interesting analysis from Marc. Let's hope the justices adopt the same approach.

[@pucciann]

Thank you Marc for everything you do to protect and defend our democracy. 💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏

[@davidandresen8195]

Love that Marc Elias has become a regular on this and any/every other media site. So darn smart, engaged, animated and articulate.

[@anitapownall9556]

Loved that little smile that came up on Marc's face in the beginning when asked about the Gorsuch ruling. That firefighter and arsonist analogy was perfect!

[@brownjackie23]

I love the way he explains the law. It’s so refreshing and helps to keep emotion out of serious discussions so that a person has clarity of mind to make sound decisions. Thank you!