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Ben Wittes Predicts that Once Any Court Rules That Trump is Ineligible for a State’s Ballot, the US Supreme Court Will Quickly Get Involved

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Bill RedpathNovember 2, 2023

On the Wednesday, November 1, 2023 “The Bulwark” podcast, hosted by Charlie Sykes, guest Ben Wittes, Editor in Chief of Lawfare, predicted that once any court rules that Donald Trump is ineligible for a state’s ballot in 2024 under the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution (and Wittes thinks that is inevitable), the issue will quickly get elevated to the US Supreme Court for it to render a decision on the matter.

Here is a link to the podcast. The relevant discussion is between the 19 and 26 minute marks. There is also a transcript of the conversation between Sykes and Wittes.

Minnesota Supreme Court Hearing on Trump Ballot Eligibility

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Bill RedpathNovember 2, 2023

Here is a story on today’s Minnesota Supreme Court hearing on Donald Trump’s eligibility to appear on ballots in Minnesota in 2024.

The justices expressed skepticism that states or that particular court had the power to bar presidential candidates from ballots.

Video of the hearing is available at the link.

Nancy Pelosi, in a Speech, Attacks No Labels

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Richard WingerNovember 2, 2023

On November 2, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched a verbal attack on No Labels. See this story. Thanks to Gene Berkman for the link.

U.S. Supreme Court Posts Transcript of Oral Argument in Trademark Case

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Richard WingerNovember 2, 2023

On November 1, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Vidal v Elster, 22-704. The case concerns the interplay between trademark law and free speech. Specifically, it is about whether someone can trademark a political slogan. The decision, when it comes, may affect the Libertarian Party’s intra-party dispute in Michigan, which hinges on trademark law.

One can read the transcript at this link.

Georgia Will Appeal Redistricting Decision but Won’t Seek a Stay

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Richard WingerNovember 1, 2023

On November 1, Georgia state officials said that they will appeal the U.S. District Court decision that struck down the state’s U.S. House and legislative district boundaries. But it won’t seek a stay, which means that the legislature will soon proceed to draw new maps that will probably be used in 2024. See this story.