Republicans within the U.S. Senate are responding to the efforts by the left to take away Trump from state ballots.
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina is introducing a invoice that will limit federal funds for states that do that. It’s a great plan and each member of the GOP ought to get behind it.
Even Senator Susan Collins of Maine, who shouldn’t be identified for being significantly conservative, has spoken out in opposition to what is occurring in her state.
Townhall reviews:
GOP Senators Introduce Invoice That Would Punish States Who Disqualify Trump From 2024 Poll
Republican senators are planning revenge in opposition to states that try and disqualify former President Trump from the 2024 poll.
After Maine turned the second state besides Trump off the state’s poll, a bunch of lawmakers have launched laws that will punish states who decide to take related motion.
“New law… If any state in our Union blocks the official nominee of a major political party from the Presidential ballot, their electoral slate will not be counted by Congress on the following January 6th,” Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) wrote in an X. “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.”
Maine Senator Susan Collins additionally echoed Higgins’s efforts to carry states accountable in the event that they violate constitutional rights…
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced he has drafted laws that will limit federal funds for states that take away candidates from the poll underneath the 14th Modification. Tillis mentioned he plans to introduce the invoice as quickly as Congress returns from recess.
Maine voters ought to determine who wins the election – not a Secretary of State chosen by the Legislature.
The Secretary of State’s determination would deny 1000’s of Mainers the chance to vote for the candidate of their alternative, and it must be overturned.
— Sen. Susan Collins (@SenatorCollins) December 29, 2023
Maine’s Democrat Secretary of State simply eliminated Trump from the poll. That is an egregious abuse of energy and why I will likely be introducing the Constitutional Election Integrity Act as quickly as Congress returns to session to cease these partisan officers and guarantee any… https://t.co/evVu6bSv0H
— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) December 29, 2023
Republicans have gotten to take these threats significantly and struggle again. Good on Senator Tillis for his efforts.
