Joy Reid responded to the recent Supreme Court ruling that allowed Donald Trump to stay on the Colorado primary ballot, expressing concern about what the decision could mean for the future. During her show, The ReidOut, she warned that this ruling could open the door for 12-year-old presidents.
MSNBC host Joy Reid started by praising the three Supreme Court justices who dissented in the ruling. She referred to them as her “three amigas,” claiming that every time they speak, they bring her “life everlasting.” However, she then noted that, in this case, they did not dissent, but rather wrote a concurrence. Despite this, she continued with her argument, quoting from the decision that “States have no power under the Constitution to enforce Section 3 with respect to federal offices, especially the presidency.”
Reid then turned to NYU law professor Kenji Yoshino and read out the constitutional provisions that specify the requirements for a president, such as being at least 35 years old and a natural-born citizen. She then asked Yoshino whether, if states cannot enforce Section 3 of Article 14, they could still enforce these other provisions. She used the examples of a 12-year-old or Arnold Schwarzenegger running for president and asked if a state could remove them from the ballot.
It is clear that Joy Reid is concerned about the implications of the Supreme Court ruling. She believes that by preventing states from enforcing Section 3 of Article 14, which disqualifies individuals from holding state office if they have rebelled against the government or aided its enemies, the Court has opened the door for individuals who do not meet the constitutional requirements to run for president.
Reid’s love for the three liberal justices is evident in her enthusiastic language when discussing them. She feels that their opinions and views give her “life everlasting,” meaning that they provide her with hope for the future. However, in this case, she believes that their decision could have potential negative consequences.
Her concern centers around the fact that if states cannot enforce one part of the Constitution, they may not be able to enforce other parts either. This could allow for individuals who do not meet the age, citizenship, or residency requirements to run for president, which could have significant ramifications for the country.
The question of whether a state could knock a 12-year-old or Arnold Schwarzenegger off the presidential ballot seems far-fetched, given the obvious disparities in age, nationality, and political experience. However, Reid believes that this is a possibility if states cannot enforce Article 14, Section 3.
Reid’s reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on the Colorado primary ballot highlights her concerns about the potential implications for the future. She believes that the decision could open the door for individuals who do not meet the constitutional requirements to run for president, posing a serious threat to the country’s political landscape. Her love for the three liberal justices is clear, but in this case, she believes that their decision may have unintended consequences.