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In reply to the discussion: Could you be a fair juror at trump's trial? [View all]Torchlight
(3,525 posts)11. I'd have to 'fess up and say "I have an immediate and negative reaction to him,
to his voice, and to even hearing his name. If this court finds that acceptable, by all means seat me. If not, I get it."
I think as a juror, if I could avoid looking at him, and concentrate on the prosecution and defense's points of order, I'd be pretty level-headed about everything. But as soon as he opens his mouth, my objectivity would jump out the window faster than a Depression-era broker.
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No and there is no way I would ever be seated. Wonder if they can ask who a potential juror voted for.
efhmc
Apr 15
#4
They have access to your primary voting records, political donations and your social media.
LeftInTX
Apr 15
#12
Hypothetically, could the prosecutor use a clue by 4 to strike them? Like, really hard?
Hermit-The-Prog
Apr 15
#25
I'd have to 'fess up and say "I have an immediate and negative reaction to him,
Torchlight
Apr 15
#11
It will be tough to come up with 12 jurors that both sides believe will not be biased.
honest.abe
Apr 15
#21
I believe they ask where you get your news from and what social media sites you frequent
getagrip_already
Apr 16
#64
While most of us like to think we could overcome our biases and examine the evidence fairly ...
eallen
Apr 15
#29
Yes, I feel very strongly that the rule of law supercedes political positions or beliefs.
patphil
Apr 15
#31