Monthly Archives: December 2023

Edna Courville, an 80-year-old resident of Galveston County, Texas, vividly recalls the 1960 presidential election. She remembers her mother’s outrage as they prepared for the state’s Jim Crow-era literacy test, a notorious barrier to voting before the 1965 Voting Rights Act aimed to eradicate racial discrimination in US elections. Courville’s mother was particularly incensed that […]

In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has appealed to the Supreme Court, urging them to refrain from intervening in the question of his immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes committed during his tenure. This is seen as his latest attempt to manipulate the legal system to his political advantage, with the ultimate […]

Republicans Criticize Colorado Supreme Court’s Decision In the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court’s verdict that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from holding office due to the Constitution’s “insurrectionist ban,” several high-profile Republicans have voiced their disapproval. They have particularly targeted the “unelected judges” responsible for the ruling. GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy expressed […]

Donald Trump’s potential competitors for the 2024 Republican nomination have largely rallied around the former president, amplifying the widespread GOP disapproval of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision that Trump cannot be included in the state’s primary ballot next year. However, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, while criticizing the Colorado ruling, also used it to question Trump’s […]

Supreme Court’s Influence on Presidential Elections The Supreme Court has emerged as a pivotal player in the 2024 presidential election, as it grapples with several disputes concerning the fate of GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. The court has been embroiled in numerous election controversies this century, from deciding the 2000 election outcome in a contentious decision […]

In a recent statement, President Joe Biden accused his predecessor, Donald Trump, of supporting an insurrection. However, he left the decision of whether this disqualifies Trump from running for president to the courts. Biden’s Stance on Trump’s Alleged Insurrection Support Biden, who had previously refrained from commenting on the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling that disqualified […]

The contentious new law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the inflammatory rhetoric of former President Donald Trump have reignited Republican efforts to spotlight border security in the 2024 election. This renewed emphasis on immigration comes at a critical juncture for President Joe Biden, who is currently negotiating with congressional Republicans on immigration and border […]

The Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference, a traditional gathering of GOP power players in Michigan, took an unexpected turn this year. The event, usually a significant fundraiser for the Michigan Republican Party, was marked by a lack of high-profile attendees and a lineup of speakers that raised eyebrows. The only presidential candidate present was Vivek Ramaswamy, […]

Unprecedented Ruling on Trump’s Constitutional Eligibility The recent ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court, declaring Donald Trump constitutionally ineligible to appear on the state primary ballot next year, marks a significant setback for the former president. This decision, a first in American political history, brings a new level of accountability for Trump’s attempts to overturn […]

In a historic ruling on Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court declared that former President Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to run for office in 2024. The court cited the 14th Amendment’s ban on insurrectionists holding public office as applicable to Trump’s actions on January 6, 2021. However, the court has temporarily suspended its decision to […]