"...Gov. Gavin Newsom...signed a bill requiring President Trump to appear on public television wearing clown outfit and a Nixon mask before he can appear on the state's 2020 primary ballot."
Carries the same weight. They're just nuts.
More busy work for lawyers.
Not all lawyers of course.
Many lawyers are already occupied - serving in the state legislature passing stupid laws like this one.
Isn’t there an active petition to recall CA Governor Newsom. I’ve seen that reported on OAN but crickets every where else. Where’s the petition? I want to sign it!
Would that not be some type of extortion, coercion or intimidation that a court would quickly toss?
The President should counter by saying that he’ll do it as soon as Feinstein and her husband turn over theirs, Pelosi and her husband turn over theirs, Harris turns over hers. Waters turns over hers, the list goes on and on.
OH NOES does this mean Trump wont win California/sarc
In a Caucus the candidates do not appear on the primary ballot and the need for tax returns never materializes.
And, the above must show full name used at the time and any and all ac. probationary periods, and all courses dropped ahead of failing.
Similarly, complete medical history, including any psychological diagnoses and/or therapy or treatment.
Similarly, complete rap sheet, including any and all arrests, convictions, and any time served. (Along these lines, sitting members of congress and their staffs should be routinely tested for illegal drugs.)
Taxes? Absolutely not, and for one reason only. The tax laws are sometimes vague and conflicting and can be confusing to even tax professionals. If DJT (or any candidate) releases his or her taxes ( even assuming they are squeaky clean ) some tax lawyers can allege bad things and make good emotional cases for the accusations. Tax returns can be too easily abused by the wrong peeps.
Oh, but they used to scream and scream over red states wanting a birth certificate.
Two sides of the same nutty coin.
He should just ignore it. CA is not going Republican in any event. When he wins without CA, the left will weep bitter tears.
Now, if Trump has no business in California, then he has no California tax returns to file. Trump does own a golf course in Los Angeles.
-PJ
It’s an attempt to hijack the election by making sure he doesn’t win the popular vote thereby ensuring that he won’t get the delegates from the Blue States that ascribe to the popular vote.
Need to show a tax return to be on a ballot.
Dont need an I.D. to vote.
Tax records are confidential.
What if a state wrote a bill demanding release of a candidates health records?
Five years? That will only cover since ‘15... mebbe ‘14. And yes, the bill is aimed at Trump, so it’s a slam-dunk for being unconstitutional. And it’ll also punch a hole a mile wide in the drive to undo the Electoral College. Nicely played, Donald.
How do you get on the general election ballot without being on the primary ballot? Will write in votes be allowed?
States have no authority to decide eligibity for a federal ballot.
The minimum requirements for becoming the president of the United States of America are outlined in Article II of the United States Constitution. It says nothing about disclosing your taxes.
Doesn’t the President receive income only for his office while his prior business concerns are held in blind trust? And doesn’t Trump donate 100% of his Presidential salary to charity anyway?
Sure, release those returns.
When is Newson releasing his?
Trump needs to let slip that California election returns won’t be accepted. That’ll get their attention!