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The Colorado Department of State warned that it would be “a matter for the Courts” if the state’s Republican party withdrew from or ignored the results of the primary.

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[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 36 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (4 children)

They wouldn't win the state anyway so being removed from the ballot is good for them - it makes challenging the nationwide legitimacy of the election easier.

If Trump loses, it will help him to have Fox News (truthfully!) say that millions of people who wanted to vote for him were prevented from doing so.

[–] protist@mander.xyz 43 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I bet if Trump isn't on the ballot in CO, there is a significant subset of his voters who would just not vote, with serious implications for down ballot races, especially in the House of Representatives. Think about how that would affect Lauren Boebert

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Boebert is a lost cause. She only won by 500-odd votes, had almost conceded the race that night. After the latest scandal, she's done.

Might be another Republican, but it ain't going to be Traitor Barbie.

[–] somethingsnappy@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago

I wish that was how elections worked for regressives, or politicians in general. It isn't.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 27 points 11 months ago (1 children)

So what. They don't play by the rules. They will lie, cheat, steal, and incite insurrection no matter what rules are or aren't followed.

Trying to pander to these psychos is like trying to play a friendly game of chess with a chimp. You follow the rules, even let the chimp win but no matter what you do the chimp is just gonna throw the board across the room, throw shit at you, and then bite your face off.

Anyway, the court ruled. Just like they did in FL during the Bush v Gore election. Let's let SCOTUS do whatever they're gonna do and go from there.

If the GOP doesn't like it, they can get fucked. Or let them start their CivIL WaR and let's see how it turns out for 'em.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Wish Democratic leadership had your backbone. The GOP went ape-shit crazy in 2006 when Obama took office. Downhill since then.

Democrats have been too fucking dumb to realize they're in a fight, getting their asses kicked and the rules are out the window. Fight back. Lie, cheat and steal. Why don't they have their own propaganda arm like Fox?!

FFS, win for once. Taking the high ground isn't working, and won't when the other side doesn't recognize the rules.

I'll keep voting D, but I'm damned disappointed.

[–] v1605@lemmy.world 20 points 11 months ago

The greater concern to Republicans is that there are other issues people vote on when casting their ballot, not the just President. If their voters stay home, they could lose more than just the Presidency.

[–] Deceptichum@kbin.social 17 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

And?

He’d say that when if he lost and the viewers would still believe him.