Axelrod says he thinks it ‘would rip the country apart’ if Trump were prevented from running

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Axelrod says he thinks it ‘would rip the country apart’ if Trump were prevented from running
by Nick Robertson - 12/30/23 8:36 AM ET

Former Obama adviser David Axelrod warned Friday that a court decision removing former President Trump from the primary ballot “would rip the country apart” as legal questions mount over his candidate qualifications.

Maine’s secretary of state determined this week that Trump should be barred from the primary ballot, citing his conduct surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riots as violating the 14th Amendment “insurrection clause.”

“I have very, very strong reservations about all of this,” Axelrod said in an “Erin Burnett OutFront” interview on CNN. “I do think it would rip the country apart if he were actually prevented from running because tens of millions of people want to vote for him.”

“I think if you’re going to beat Donald Trump, you’re going to probably have to do it at the polls,” he continued.

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[catfish1957]

People talk about acting on this, but in fact very very few would lift a finger in outrage.  IMHO

Yep, the bulk of most of the patirots are old like a bunch of guys like us here.  Don't think Bio-flex Brigade would get much traction, given our aches and pains.  The young generation has their thumbs surgically attached to their I-Phones.  I don't expect much from them.

[GtHawk]

People talk about acting on this, but in fact very very few would lift a finger in outrage.  IMHO

Well taking into account that the majority of those outraged would probably White conservatives there is no doubt how they would be treated vs the Black militant masses, all one has to do is look at the Jan 6 political prisoners.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Well taking into account that the majority of those outraged would probably White conservatives there is no doubt how they would be treated vs the Black militant masses, all one has to do is look at the Jan 6 political prisoners.

Throwing and keeping J6 captives in the DC gulag has done more to nullify the Constitutional right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances than any amendment to the 1st Amendment ever could.

[Hoodat]

Axelrod and his ilk are relying on Trump being the GOP nominee.   It is the only chance the Dems have of winning.

[libertybele]

Axelrod and his ilk are relying on Trump being the GOP nominee.   It is the only chance the Dems have of winning.

It doesn't matter how the GOP nominee is. The DEMS will still yet another election.

[roamer_1]

Yep, the bulk of most of the patirots are old like a bunch of guys like us here.  Don't think Bio-flex Brigade would get much traction, given our aches and pains.  The young generation has their thumbs surgically attached to their I-Phones. I don't expect much from them.

Just wait... The carpal tunnel will kick in early with that bunch... A whole generation of humans without the use of thumbs. That don't sound like advancement to me...

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Axelrod is a leftist hack, but that doesn't mean he's stupid.

[LMAO]

Axelrod is a leftist hack, but that doesn't mean he's stupid.

Unlike Maine’s Sec of State  who is both a left wing hack and stupid

[LMAO]

Axelrod and his ilk are relying on Trump being the GOP nominee.   It is the only chance the Dems have of winning.

I’m wondering how much of this is to make sure he is the nominee? This idiot from Maine along with the Colorado Supreme Court, have to know that this is going to be shot down. But they know the more they do this shit, the more Trump supporters are driven to his side , and will more likely make him the nominee, were he will probably go on lose the general election

Without Trump, the Democrats have nothing to run on that inspires  people to come out and vote for them. And they know this.

[roamer_1]

I’m wondering how much of this is to make sure he is the nominee? This idiot from Maine along with the Colorado Supreme Court, have to know that this is going to be shot down. But they know the more they do this shit, the more Trump supporters are driven to his side , and will more likely make him the nominee, were he will probably go on lose the general election

Without Trump, the Democrats have nothing to run on that inspires  people to come out and vote for them. And they know this.

I think this ain't too far from the truth. There is no need in these places... Tumpy won't win them anyway. So the only reason that can be is to foment the opposition and/or align one's own.

[Cyber Liberty]

I think this ain't too far from the truth. There is no need in these places... Tumpy won't win them anyway. So the only reason that can be is to foment the opposition and/or align one's own.

Can we agree that Axelrod is a sneaky little shit who loves dirty tricks like this?  This is just his hypocrisy on display, and leftists breath this stuff like air.

[roamer_1]

Can we agree that Axelrod is a sneaky little shit who loves dirty tricks like this?  This is just his hypocrisy on display, and leftists breath this stuff like air.

Well sure. That much is always true, and hardly bears mention because of it.   

[Free Vulcan]

If Red states retaliate and SCOTUS doesn't shut it down, it could definitely get out of hand.

[Hoodat]

I’m wondering how much of this is to make sure he is the nominee? This idiot from Maine along with the Colorado Supreme Court, have to know that this is going to be shot down. But they know the more they do this shit, the more Trump supporters are driven to his side , and will more likely make him the nominee, were he will probably go on lose the general election

Without Trump, the Democrats have nothing to run on that inspires  people to come out and vote for them. And they know this.

There's a reason why they call the GOP 'The Stupid Party'.