I am a lawyer, and the reversal always seemed highly likely to me. Separately, from a strategic perspective, the effort to keep Trump off the ballot is really questionable - at least until the 1/6 case goes to trial. There are several grounds upon which the SCOTUS can reverse, as Vladeck rightly says. Some grounds for reversal would be relatively benign. By far, the most damaging ground for reversal would be a holding that 1/6 and/or Trump's conduct did not qualify as an insurrection. That would give Trump and his cult a chance to claim total vindication and would create problems for certain convictions already in the books. I wish Smith would add a charge of insurrection to his case. I have far better hopes for the SCOTUS to reject Trump's frivolous immunity claim and it's critical that the 1/6 case go to trial ASAP.
I guess those who said SCOTUS would look for an off ramp were correct. That said, to not give any real consideration to Trumps participation in an insurrection and/or his having givien comfort to those insurrectionists seems like a dereliction of duty. The idea, after all, is to protect our Republic from folks like TFG.
Which is why they can deal with the issue of Trump's guilt in insurrection by keeping the 1/6 case in DC on track to be held before the November election. This is what's meant by "splitting the verdicts."
But you aim the begging (and thus the distraction) to those of us who DO pay a reasonable amount for what we use. I am a paying member of Chris's work. I have recommended his work to others. I just think that the constant begging cheapens the product that we all enjoy.
Your one good chart purporting a declining support for Democrats among Blacks and Hispanics is misleading even as it makes some people happy. Blacks and Hispanics are still solidlyrics behind the Democrats. Did you see the South Carolina results?
Chris, you are acting more and more like the Public TV beg-a-thon that we put up with every March. I feel your begging dilutes your message, which is very, very good.
I sympathize both with Chris and with not needing the constant begging. Good compromise: sign up and pay and then you can skip the "begging" with a clear conscience.
I normally agree with so much as I am a paid subscriber. But I don’t agree with you on your opinion of applying the law when it suits you. The constitution lays out the rules of what it takes to not be able to hold office and you want to ignore them because the people should have the choice to vote for him. He broke the law listed in the constitution and should be thrown off all ballots. That’s the law all the time. He shouldn’t have elected to be an insurrectionist. The down side of my way is that Nicki Haley then becomes the GOP candidate and beats Biden.
Believe me, I’m no fan of McConnell, but who would WANT to EVER have a conversation with Josh Hawley?
Winner of today's best comment, lol. Seriously, who?!
I am a lawyer, and the reversal always seemed highly likely to me. Separately, from a strategic perspective, the effort to keep Trump off the ballot is really questionable - at least until the 1/6 case goes to trial. There are several grounds upon which the SCOTUS can reverse, as Vladeck rightly says. Some grounds for reversal would be relatively benign. By far, the most damaging ground for reversal would be a holding that 1/6 and/or Trump's conduct did not qualify as an insurrection. That would give Trump and his cult a chance to claim total vindication and would create problems for certain convictions already in the books. I wish Smith would add a charge of insurrection to his case. I have far better hopes for the SCOTUS to reject Trump's frivolous immunity claim and it's critical that the 1/6 case go to trial ASAP.
I really like the addition of the Chris Crucial. A nice twist that kind of.widens the view you were trying to achieve.
I love when you interview a reporter or expert on an issue, more of this please!
There was no good political news today. None.
Just when you think that sanity and justice will triumph, your torpedo launcher jams and the Death Star never gets destroyed.
I guess those who said SCOTUS would look for an off ramp were correct. That said, to not give any real consideration to Trumps participation in an insurrection and/or his having givien comfort to those insurrectionists seems like a dereliction of duty. The idea, after all, is to protect our Republic from folks like TFG.
Which is why they can deal with the issue of Trump's guilt in insurrection by keeping the 1/6 case in DC on track to be held before the November election. This is what's meant by "splitting the verdicts."
Oh and as a person from Texas, but not a Texan, Vladeck is a must for anyone who cares to know more about the law. The dude is the GOLD standard.
Big fan of Vladeck.
But you aim the begging (and thus the distraction) to those of us who DO pay a reasonable amount for what we use. I am a paying member of Chris's work. I have recommended his work to others. I just think that the constant begging cheapens the product that we all enjoy.
Your one good chart purporting a declining support for Democrats among Blacks and Hispanics is misleading even as it makes some people happy. Blacks and Hispanics are still solidlyrics behind the Democrats. Did you see the South Carolina results?
Chris, you are acting more and more like the Public TV beg-a-thon that we put up with every March. I feel your begging dilutes your message, which is very, very good.
Unfortunately, both Chris (and me and other Substack authors) and PBS have to deal with the cheapskates who don't believe in paying for what they use.
I 2nd that TCinLA! Perfectly said.
I sympathize both with Chris and with not needing the constant begging. Good compromise: sign up and pay and then you can skip the "begging" with a clear conscience.
Your picture is missing a justice... I think?
I normally agree with so much as I am a paid subscriber. But I don’t agree with you on your opinion of applying the law when it suits you. The constitution lays out the rules of what it takes to not be able to hold office and you want to ignore them because the people should have the choice to vote for him. He broke the law listed in the constitution and should be thrown off all ballots. That’s the law all the time. He shouldn’t have elected to be an insurrectionist. The down side of my way is that Nicki Haley then becomes the GOP candidate and beats Biden.