Ballot Ban ‘As a Gift’ -NYT’s Haberman
Ty Cobb, a seasoned former assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, recently offered his insightful perspective on the unfolding legal saga surrounding former President Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 ballot in Colorado. Cobb, known for his previous role in defending the Trump administration during the highly publicized and ultimately fruitless investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into alleged Trump-Russia collusion, confidently predicted that the U.S. Supreme Court would unanimously overturn the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify Trump.
In a candid interview on CNN, Cobb expressed his belief that despite the perceived negative impact of Trump's post-2020 election challenges on the Republican Party, the U.S. Supreme Court would swiftly reverse the decision in Colorado. Cobb, drawing on his extensive legal experience, emphasized the expected speed of the case resolution and envisioned a unanimous 9-0 ruling in favor of Trump.
"I think this case will be handled quickly," Cobb asserted during the interview. "I think it could be 9-0 in the Supreme Court for Trump."
Cobb went on to outline his reasoning, highlighting the Supreme Court's obligation to address the matter promptly. He suggested that the Court could intervene by staying the relevant dates in Colorado, ensuring an expedited legal process. Cobb also noted his surprise at the majority opinion in Colorado, particularly scrutinizing the amount of attention given to what he characterized as "strawman arguments." He identified the crux of the issue as whether Trump qualifies as an officer of the United States within the specific context outlined in Article 3 of the 14th Amendment.
"The way I see this is — is that the Supreme Court has to take this. They can stay the dates in Colorado. They’ll move expeditiously," Cobb explained. "I was struck by the majority opinion and the amount of verbiage devoted to the sort of strawman arguments. You know, the real key issue in this case is, is Trump an officer of the United States in the context in which that term is used in Article 3 of the 14th Amendment."
Cobb's assessment provides a fascinating glimpse into the legal intricacies and potential trajectory of a case that intertwines electoral politics, constitutional interpretation, and the broader implications for a major political figure. As the legal proceedings unfold, the nation will watch closely to see how Cobb's predictions align with the ultimate decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.
CNN analyst and New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman recently provided insights into former President Donald Trump's reaction to the Colorado Supreme Court's decision disqualifying him from the state's 2024 ballot. Haberman shared her observations during an interview on CNN with host Kaitlan Collins, shedding light on the sentiments within Trump's inner circle regarding the controversial ruling.
Haberman disclosed that Trump, despite being displeased with the association of an "insurrection" charge, is strategically approaching the ballot ban in Colorado as an unexpected advantage. The disqualification stems from the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban," which the Colorado Supreme Court invoked to rule Trump ineligible for the presidential candidacy.
During the interview, Haberman delved into her well-researched understanding of Trump's sphere, revealing that his advisers perceive the Colorado Supreme Court's decision as a "gift" that could potentially play in their favor for the upcoming 2024 campaign. This perspective suggests that Trump's camp might view the disqualification as a rallying point or a means to garner sympathy and support.
In response to Collins' inquiry about Trump's public acknowledgment of the decision during a recent appearance in Waterloo, Haberman noted that the former president did not address the ruling on stage. However, she provided valuable insights into the behind-the-scenes reactions from Trump insiders, indicating a degree of caution or strategic silence surrounding the issue.
Collins, inquisitive about the internal dynamics within Trump's circle, asked Haberman for further details on the reaction among Trump insiders to the recent ruling. This inquiry suggests a keen interest in understanding how the former president and his team are navigating and strategizing in response to the legal setbacks that could impact Trump's political future.
As the implications of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision continue to reverberate, Haberman's commentary provides a glimpse into the complex dynamics of Trumpworld and how the former president's team is positioning itself in the face of legal challenges and potential political ramifications. The unfolding narrative will undoubtedly be closely monitored as Trump and his advisers navigate this unexpected twist in the road to the 2024 election.
Habberman responded: “They generally see it, Kaitlan, as a gift. I mean, Trump is not happy about any of these cases, particularly cases that tie him, to a charge of insurrection. But they see the way that they anticipate this will play out. As you know, they are going to appeal. They’re going to ask the Supreme Court to take it up. The Supreme Court doesn’t have to. If they don’t, it’s basically affirming the decision, which I think becomes complicated, although they could obviously always affirm it.”
“They feel pretty good about their chances that it will get overturned. And either way, they see this as something that they can use, to argue that he is being victimized. It’s something that’s easy, for voters, to understand, Kaitlan, which is, effort to throw someone off the ballot. Some of these legal cases, the criminal cases that he’s facing are more complicated,” Habberman added.