This perspective was shared in pieces by CNN, The L.A. Times, and NBC News, which argued that the court's use of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to remove Trump from the ballot could inadvertently bolster his political standing.
L.A. Times columnist Mark Barabak characterized the 4-3 ruling as a "boost" for Trump's campaign in his article, "Colorado decision striking Trump from ballot is a boost, not a setback, for his campaign." Barabak suggested that the ruling, while initially celebrated by Democrats and Trump's critics, may ultimately prove inconsequential.
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He argued that the perceived attack on Trump by Democratic-appointed Colorado justices could increase his appeal among the GOP base, citing a surge in his poll numbers following the first of four indictments.
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Barabak further posited that the court's decision represents another attempt by Democrats to circumvent their "Trump problem." He wrote, "They’re counting on rulings such as the one in Colorado, or legal efforts underway in California and other states, to banish Trump from the ballot and end the threat of his return to the White House." However, he cautioned against overreliance on such strategies, concluding, "Democrats will have to beat him at the ballot box, as they should. A courtroom is no place to decide a presidential election."
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Similarly, Damon Linker, a senior lecturer in political science at the University of Pennsylvania, described the Colorado Supreme Court's decision as "breathtakingly foolish" in a column for CNN.com. Despite considering Trump a threat to American democracy, Linker argued that the 14th Amendment cannot effectively prevent him from seeking office. He contended that Trump's political problem can only be resolved in the political arena, and any attempts to undermine him through other means would only strengthen his position.
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Linker also suggested that while such a ruling could end a standard politician's career, a populist like Trump could use it to fuel his narrative of us vs. them, thereby increasing his support. He warned that similar decisions by courts in other states could erode Republicans' trust in the judicial branch, stating, "I can’t think of a series of events more likely than this to shred the legitimacy of the judicial branch of government among Republican voters."
NBCNews.com also reported that "political insiders in both parties" believe Colorado's decision could aid Trump's quest for the Republican nomination. The report, authored by Jonathan Allen, Katherine Doyle, and Dasha Burns, noted that some Democrats fear it could also boost his chances in the November elections. The authors highlighted the rallying of Republican elected officials around Trump following the ruling and his use of the decision to shore up support for his 2024 campaign.
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The report quoted several Democratic Party figures who viewed the Colorado Supreme Court's decision as a "gift" to Trump. Former Obama advisor David Axelrod referred to Trump's legal issues as "battery packs" for his campaign, while Democratic strategist Chris Kofinis said, "The optics of the decision before any court has ruled on his indictments just feeds the Trump persecution complex. And unfathomable as it may sound to Democrats, [this] will likely strengthen him."
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