“Supreme Court Rejects Trump: 4 Things to Know!

The Colorado Supreme Court recently made a landmark ruling that by refusing to publically accept the state’s election results President Donald Trump violated state statute. The ruling would bar any future political campaigns from mimicking Trump’s actions of publicly challenging the electoral process in court. In a 4-3 vote, the Colorado Supreme Court upheld a December 9, 2020 determination by the Secretary of State that President Trump’s legal team had violated a statute that requires candidates running for office in the state to ‘publicly accept a count of the votes cast’. Given the precedent set by this ruling, here are four key takeaways that political hopefuls in Colorado should note: 1. Any Future Candidates Risk Disqualification: Audiences now know that Colorado won’t tolerate candidates who refuse to accept the election results. This sets up a strong precedent for future candidates who challenge the election process. Should a candidate in the future refuse publically accept the outcome of the vote; that candidate will face significant consequences in the form of disqualification. 2. Utilize CO Law To Ensure Fairness: This ruling also highlights the need for candidates to familiarize themselves with Colorado’s election code and practice law as it pertains to running for office in the state. Doing so can not only benefit their own campaigns, but also makes sure that the election rules are respected and followed. 3. Legal Challenges Are Risky: The majority of the Colorado Supreme Court held that President Trump’s legal challenges were consistent with a strategy by his campaign to “embrace a broken election system and demand special treatment for himself.” This shows that candidates should be wary about engaging in legal challenges, as any missteps could lead to disqualification from a race. 4. It Pays To Follow The Rules: The Colorado Supreme Court opinion highlights the importance of following the law when playing a role in an election. By following the established laws and regulations, candidates can avoid any costly hiccups that could compromise their ambitions. The Colorado Supreme Court’s decision highlights the importance of candidates to take note of the law and familiarize themselves with the electoral process as it pertains to running for office in Colorado. As such, this precedent sets up a strong challenge for any political hopefuls in the future to publicly accept the vote and follow the laws established by the state.