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In reply to the discussion: Trump, RNC sue to block California law requiring release of tax returns [View all]LiberalFighter
(50,882 posts)16. Again it does not apply to primaries.
States determine the requirements to be on the primary ballots.
States currently impose various requirements. Such as: collecting signatures supporting their name on the ballot or paying a filing fee. In some states, Texas being one, the state party determines the qualifications for their primary.
South Carolina has a filing fee of up to $20k to be on the ballot.
The clause only applies to being on the ballot in the general election.
Voting in a primary does not even result in a candidate's name being on the ballot in the general. It is the elected delegates from each state attending the national convention voting to determine the nominee.
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Trump, RNC sue to block California law requiring release of tax returns [View all]
octoberlib
Aug 2019
OP
He does NOT want those tax returns seen. Tax evasion and money laundering is my guess.
octoberlib
Aug 2019
#3
Is having your name printed on a ballot a "qualification" under the Constitution?
dumbcat
Aug 2019
#21
I am sure you will be thrilled if they block California from enacting this law.
ZZenith
Aug 2019
#40
Well, the whole candidates releasing tax returns thing resulted from past corrupt Presidents.
octoberlib
Aug 2019
#10