The dispute comes from Colorado — but it could have national implications for Trump and his political fate.

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    9 months ago

    The Congressional angle I don’t understand.

    The 14th states that Congress can CLEAR a candidate who would otherwise be barred, but that still means he would be barred otherwise.

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      It’s patently nonsensical. Not even Trump’s own appointees seem to take that one seriously.

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        That’s what he’s telling Gorsuch right now, the disqualification exists now and can only be removed by Congress.