Political Roundup: Trump’s Revenge - Biden Not On Ballot - Judge Rules on Trump's Ballot Eligibility

🚫 Colorado Judge Rules on Trump's Ballot Eligibility: 14th Amendment Implications

A judge in Colorado has dismissed a move to exclude former President Trump from the state's primary ballot, citing 14th Amendment concerns, as revealed in court filings on Friday. District Judge Sarah Wallace concurred with the plaintiffs' argument that Trump had "incited" the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, and acknowledged that he could potentially be disqualified under the 14th Amendment. However, she noted that the specific language of the law does not directly apply to the presidential office.

🔥 Trump's Vow for Retribution and Revenge if Reelected
Former President Donald Trump has stirred the political pot once again, declaring to his supporters that he would be their "retribution" if he makes a comeback to the Oval Office. In a bold statement last week, Trump announced his intention to direct the Justice Department to scrutinize "every Marxist prosecutor in America." These remarks underscore Trump's deep-seated focus on vengeance and his plans to target those he perceives as adversaries, especially in light of recent developments that he believes have "released the genie out of the box," hinting at a potential use of governmental power against his opponents.

📉 Senate Republicans' Bid to Overturn Biden's Student Loan Plan Fails
In a recent showdown in the Senate, Republican efforts to dismantle President Biden's new student loan income-driven repayment plan hit a wall. The vote, which ended in a 49-50 split, saw all Republicans and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia supporting the resolution to scrap the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) IDR plan. Despite their efforts, the plan, which was implemented this fall, remains in effect.

🗳️ New Hampshire Defies DNC, Sets Early Presidential Primary Date
In a bold move, New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan has announced that the state will hold its Democratic presidential primary on January 23, leapfrogging ahead of South Carolina's scheduled February 3 contest. This decision intensifies the ongoing friction between New Hampshire Democrats and the Democratic National Committee over the primary calendar. Notably, President Biden has not filed for the New Hampshire primary, adhering to DNC guidelines, but his supporters in the state are not backing down, launching a write-in campaign.

🔄 Majority of Democrats Seek New Face for 2024 Presidential Race
A recent Yahoo News/YouGov poll reveals a significant shift among Democrats: over half desire a fresh candidate for the 2024 presidential race, rather than rallying behind President Biden. The survey found that 54% of Democrats are in favor of another Democrat stepping up to challenge Biden in the primaries. While 28% oppose this idea, and 18% remain undecided, the numbers indicate a growing appetite for new leadership within the party.

• Joe Biden: 42 percent favorable, 54 percent unfavorable, 2 percent haven't heard enough about him;

• Donald Trump: 37 percent favorable, 59 percent unfavorable, 3 percent haven't heard enough about him;

• Ron DeSantis: 24 percent favorable, 58 percent unfavorable, 18 percent haven't heard enough about him;

Poll Results: Is Trump Guilty In Jan 6 Riots Case?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes, He Is (1389)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 No, He Is Not (28579)