Trump's legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold
This week, there was a gathering of individuals who support Trump in New Hampshire.
One of the legal disputes regarding whether Donald Trump is qualified to compete in the 2024 presidential race has ultimately succeeded.
The decision made by the Colorado Supreme Court to invalidate the ex-leader's eligibility for the Republican Party's upcoming primary election is another groundbreaking event in American politics.
This choice creates a hazy intersection of America's political and judicial structures, initiating a new conflict between the election race and the legal system.
Despite this recent legal defeat, it is doubtful that it will significantly harm Mr. Trump's efforts to regain the presidency. He has already begun to capitalize on the situation for his political benefit.
The individuals who initiated the lawsuit in Colorado that resulted in a win - a group that monitors the government for fairness and a coalition of individuals who are against Trump and those who do not align with any political party - are likely elated over their success.
However, the reaction from Democratic politicians has been contrasting. They are the ones who will be facing voters next year and are striving to beat Trump in the elections.
This is not a battle they desire.
The Colorado Secretary of State, Jena Griswold, had previously chosen not to independently prevent Mr. Trump from participating in the state's primary election. However, on Wednesday, following the court's ruling, Griswold provided a response that lacked excitement.
She stated that there is a possibility to challenge this ruling and she will abide by the decision made by the court during the process of ballot certification.
One of the reasons why she appears hesitant to express her opinion - and why other Democrats are not speaking out - is due to the dim prospects for the Colorado race.
The campaign of Mr. Trump has made a commitment to appeal the verdict to the US Supreme Court. Samuel Issacharoff, who is a constitutional law professor at New York University, predicts that the appeal will be accepted. This is because similar cases were already dismissed by other state courts.
He stated that determining the national presidential candidate based on individual states is unacceptable as it would lead to the collapse of the democratic system.
At present, there are more conservative justices than liberal ones in the Supreme Court, with a ratio of six to three. Despite this, some justices, including the three appointed by Trump, have demonstrated a tendency to rule against him in past cases. However, it is unlikely that they would want to appear as though they are impeding voters' choices during elections, according to Mr. Issacharoff.
Democrats could also be worried that the legal disputes and the Colorado decision reinforce one of Mr. Trump's main arguments during his campaign. This argument claims that the ruling class is endangered by his political movement and is willing to obstruct the mandate of the people to prevent him from gaining power.
Observe: The viewpoints of Trump's political opponents within the Republican Party regarding the decision made by the Colorado Supreme Court.
Steven Cheung, the spokesperson for Trump's campaign, described the decision in Colorado as "completely incorrect." He believes that the Democrats have lost trust in President Joe Biden, and now, they are attempting their very best to prevent American voters from casting them out of power in the upcoming November elections.
In the meantime, many of Mr. Trump's fellow Republicans are coming together in support of him, as they have consistently done throughout his various legal challenges in recent times.
The Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, expressed his belief that the decision made by Colorado was an improper use of their authority. Vivek Ramaswamy declared he would withdraw his own name from the primary ballot. Furthermore, the Colorado Republican Party issued a warning that they may decide to cancel the primary outright, opting instead to select their preferred nominee through a caucus process.
"I'm confident we will achieve victory through legitimate means," expressed ex-governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, who could be the closest rival of Mr. Trump. "We definitely don't want judges dictating who qualifies or doesn't qualify to participate in the elections."
The Democrats may feel disheartened as of now since it appears that Mr Trump hasn't undergone any consequences, whether political or legal, for his participation in the US Capitol attack that occurred on 6 January, 2021.
The ex-president is facing accusations regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 election on two separate occasions. These charges were brought upon him by federal prosecutors and a district attorney in Georgia. However, the cases will not be decided by judges, but by regular citizens serving on juries. The trials are expected to take place in several months, if not later. It's worth mentioning that the special counsel, Jack Smith, leading the federal case, has brought specific charges that don't require direct evidence of Mr. Trump's involvement in the insurrection.
The ruling made by the Colorado Supreme Court could have given hope to those who oppose Trump, looking for some level of responsibility for his actions. However, the ruling is not set in stone and may only be a short-term solution. In fact, the decision could actually increase the likelihood of Trump returning to power in the future.
