I agree with you. And there isn't a legal solution, either.Ken wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:33 pmWhat happens is that the American people will have unwisely chosen a leader who's own personal failings and troubles will distract from the job of effectively running the government and leading the country. And it will be a long four years until that mistake can be remedied.Bootstrap wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:12 pmInteresting question: what happens if he is convicted of a felony related to the insurrection before the election? During the election? If he wins and he is convicted before assuming office? I assume he would be shielded once he assumes office, if elected. I assume any impeachment proceeding based on evidence of felonies related to insurrection would be decided strictly along party lines, and he would not be removed from office.
All of the legal solutions to an out-of-control and amoral president have such a high bar as to be effectively out of reach (impeachment, the 25th Amendment). So there really isn't a political solution other than waiting until the next election.
Elections have consequences.
Still, the Supreme Court had to make a decision, and I think it was good for them to make a unanimous decision. We need to know what the rules are. Going back to the OP, it really is similar to the rules about counting votes, as Moses implied. Both candidates should graciously accept the decision of the court. Just as both candidates should graciously accept the results of the last election.
As should we all. Without promoting political factions and political enmity.