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In reply to the discussion: Trump, RNC sue to block California law requiring release of tax returns [View all]dumbcat
(2,120 posts)21. Is having your name printed on a ballot a "qualification" under the Constitution?
I don't see how having to provide info to be placed on a state ballot is adding a "qualification" to be President in violation of the Constitution. He is still fully qualified to be and to run for President. Nowhere in the Constitution does it require a name be on a ballot. It doesn't even require a ballot. It doesn't even require that States hold a vote of the people. He can still be elected President by the EC. In states that do have ballots, every one I have seen has a space for a write in name, so no one is being denied the ability to vote for the candidate of their choice.
So how is it changing the "qualifications" to be President?
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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