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riversedge

(70,285 posts)
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 07:43 AM Apr 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene Loses Bid To Block Reelection Challenge Over U.S. Capitol Riot

Source: huff post



A federal judge opens the way for a dramatic showdown to determine the future of the Republican congresswoman who has supported the Jan. 6 insurrectionists.

Apr. 19, 2022, 01:02 AM EDT


In a major blow, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) lost a bid Monday to block a constitutional challenge to her reelection over her support for last year’s U.S. Capitol riot.

U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg of the Northern District of Georgia denied Greene’s request for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order in the dramatic legal battle.


That means a group of Georgia voters and the nonpartisan voters rights organization Free Speech for People can presents their arguments in court that Greene should not be allowed to run for reelection because of the so-called insurrection disqualification clause of the 14th Amendment.

Section 3 of the 14th Amendment bars lawmakers who, after previously taking an oath to “support the Constitution,” then “engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same” or gave “aid or comfort to the enemies.” The section was added after the Civil War to prohibit lawmakers from representing a government they had wanted to toppled.

Greene repeatedly refers to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrectionists as “patriots” and has called those arrested over the attack on the Capitol “political prisoners.” She has been recorded on video announcing her opposition to the peaceful transition of power to Joe Biden after Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.

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Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-madison-cawthorn-constitution-insurrection-free-speech-for-people_n_625e275ce4b0723f801c40d1



Greene is one angry women. Too bad. She brought this on herself. Now she whines on Fox news.





Upset about possibly being removed from the ballot, Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens retaliatory efforts aimed at Kamala Harris, Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, and Maxine Waters.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Loses Bid To Block Reelection Challenge Over U.S. Capitol Riot (Original Post) riversedge Apr 2022 OP
Pass the popcorn! Novara Apr 2022 #1
Need the monster batch BumRushDaShow Apr 2022 #10
.. Historic NY Apr 2022 #23
Should be enough for everyone! BumRushDaShow Apr 2022 #28
Yeah that's been my reading of 14A all along too bucolic_frolic Apr 2022 #2
Yeah that's the problem,they just find one trump judge along the way to reverse it JohnSJ Apr 2022 #4
The case law is found in the proceedings post confederacy, Historic NY Apr 2022 #27
interesting, thanks JohnSJ Apr 2022 #31
K&R orangecrush Apr 2022 #3
This pacificist nonetheless finds her smug face to be just about the most smackable in Congress hlthe2b Apr 2022 #5
Smug face on smug Fox News...untouchable broadcaster and host of insurrection! Alexander Of Assyria Apr 2022 #15
A bit off topic but... llmart Apr 2022 #26
A baseball bat would be most gratifying (n/t) PJMcK Apr 2022 #33
Such a waste of resources is that traitor. And "retaliatory action"? What, precisely? niyad Apr 2022 #6
Maggot Traitor Gangrene agingdem Apr 2022 #7
Unless she's convicted of something, I don't see how any ruling the court makes barring Calista241 Apr 2022 #8
This not a criminal matter, it is constitutional issue. High standard to prove the breach of Alexander Of Assyria Apr 2022 #13
When the Jan 6th Committee sits her down KS Toronado Apr 2022 #16
Benedict Greene will need to explain herself before a Court of Law now...will be interesting Alexander Of Assyria Apr 2022 #17
Seems like you're probably right. But she deserves whatever negatives come her way. oldsoftie Apr 2022 #30
If MTG loses ... DeSmet Apr 2022 #9
Now for the rest of them! blueinredohio Apr 2022 #11
Yes, no problem, let them all leave politics and feed from the pig trough of Fox and Farmer Murdock. Alexander Of Assyria Apr 2022 #20
precisely, this should set a precedent if she can legally be barred from running. onetexan Apr 2022 #43
Lauren Boebert too! ananda Apr 2022 #12
Fox News should be also sued for breach of the Constitution for the very same thing... Alexander Of Assyria Apr 2022 #14
Prior to Lincoln being assassinated he talked about any congress people Javaman Apr 2022 #18
I'm thinking 'Empty' Green....... MyOwnPeace Apr 2022 #19
Probably..that works on Twitter and fox, not so much in a court of law. Alexander Of Assyria Apr 2022 #21
Margorie why such a long face, you f--ked around and now you found our. Historic NY Apr 2022 #22
And if the courts say that the 14th Amendment does apply to MTG Vogon_Glory Apr 2022 #24
Then why not Trump? Roc2020 Apr 2022 #25
Yup! lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #32
Holy shit! lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #29
She looks scared to me. colorado_ufo Apr 2022 #34
How can you tell jcgoldie Apr 2022 #40
Then you got write ins The Grand Illuminist Apr 2022 #35
I will agree a write-in campaign worked for Murkowski, but then, asiliveandbreathe Apr 2022 #37
I watched a little bit of the video with the sound off. ShazzieB Apr 2022 #36
I hope North Carolinians do the same for Madison Cawthorn BComplex Apr 2022 #38
K&R BlueWavePsych Apr 2022 #39
Maybe I am mistaken but unless there is a requirement for conviction she cstanleytech Apr 2022 #41
Suck it, moron Blue Owl Apr 2022 #42

bucolic_frolic

(43,258 posts)
2. Yeah that's been my reading of 14A all along too
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 08:06 AM
Apr 2022

How it makes it through Federal courts with Trump appointees and through SCOTUS would be quite a story. Trouble is it is so very clear, it just doesn't prescribe any enforcement mechanism. Presumably the courts would be the place to seek remedy.

Fingers crossed. One successful suit leads to dozens of others. Dozens.

Historic NY

(37,452 posts)
27. The case law is found in the proceedings post confederacy,
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:54 AM
Apr 2022

it wasn't for sometime after that those involved were able to reclaim position in government, after an oath of allegiance and clemency . See reconstruction acts. I think the key to upsetting her apple cart is the confederate state had to agree to the provisions of the 14 amendment, which included this subsection. Former Confederate states did not get congressional representation until they adopted this amendment.

hlthe2b

(102,343 posts)
5. This pacificist nonetheless finds her smug face to be just about the most smackable in Congress
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 08:19 AM
Apr 2022

But, I'd settle for teeming crowds throwing rotten fruit at her before she faces some actual justice in court.

llmart

(15,552 posts)
26. A bit off topic but...
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:53 AM
Apr 2022

why does Carlson always look constipated? Is it because he's so full of shit?

MTG and he make a really good pair. It must be hell inside their minds and bodies to be so full of hate and vitriol and grievances about nothing.

niyad

(113,527 posts)
6. Such a waste of resources is that traitor. And "retaliatory action"? What, precisely?
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:00 AM
Apr 2022

I know that these four women have something in common. .. just can't quite put my finger on it.

Calista241

(5,586 posts)
8. Unless she's convicted of something, I don't see how any ruling the court makes barring
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:11 AM
Apr 2022

her from serving in Congress will stand. Greene is a cold hearted bitch, but she still has the presumption of innocence.

Of course, they could elect someone else while she's fighting this, and that would just be too bad.

 

Alexander Of Assyria

(7,839 posts)
13. This not a criminal matter, it is constitutional issue. High standard to prove the breach of
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:29 AM
Apr 2022

the constitution but not a presumption of innocence.

Matter of burden of proof for Applicants…now on to the verdict….removal from ballot!

Great first leap, this!

KS Toronado

(17,306 posts)
16. When the Jan 6th Committee sits her down
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:35 AM
Apr 2022

and shows the world video of her giving a guided tour of the Capitol to future "Peaceful Tourists",
public opinion will turn against her real fast and she'll probably just fade away from public view.

 

Alexander Of Assyria

(7,839 posts)
17. Benedict Greene will need to explain herself before a Court of Law now...will be interesting
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:41 AM
Apr 2022

to observe response to the many recorded and on the record full throated support for the overthrow of an elected federal government…of which she is a part..lol.

The media coverage of The Trial will be off the scale, the nation will see much they are blinded to now by the corporate media.

oldsoftie

(12,587 posts)
30. Seems like you're probably right. But she deserves whatever negatives come her way.
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 10:03 AM
Apr 2022

I know its not criminal, but its still going to be a legal gray area IMO.
Maybe also expose her for being a whore too. For her "Christian" base

DeSmet

(257 posts)
9. If MTG loses ...
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:11 AM
Apr 2022

and can't hold office, she'll end up on FOX making more money with just as big a microphone.

onetexan

(13,056 posts)
43. precisely, this should set a precedent if she can legally be barred from running.
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 07:35 PM
Apr 2022

Other GOP who were part of the plot w be put on notice.

 

Alexander Of Assyria

(7,839 posts)
14. Fox News should be also sued for breach of the Constitution for the very same thing...
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:31 AM
Apr 2022

and they continue to support insurrection with impunity.

Remedy for a corporate entity? Dissolution of articles of incorporation.

Javaman

(62,533 posts)
18. Prior to Lincoln being assassinated he talked about any congress people
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:41 AM
Apr 2022

who seceded with the south be banned for life from running from office, but then he was assassinated and johnson became prez and well the rest is history.

it would have been the kind of precedent we need today.

MyOwnPeace

(16,937 posts)
19. I'm thinking 'Empty' Green.......
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:42 AM
Apr 2022

will look at the judge's name (Totenberg) - declare it to be an 'Un-American' name and claim that 'furiners' are trying to drive her out of Congress and she's not gonna' stand for it!

Historic NY

(37,452 posts)
22. Margorie why such a long face, you f--ked around and now you found our.
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:46 AM
Apr 2022

Now let's hope the rest can see the light of the Constitution and the insurrectionists' clause.

Vogon_Glory

(9,127 posts)
24. And if the courts say that the 14th Amendment does apply to MTG
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:48 AM
Apr 2022

What do you think her chances of getting a 2/3rds vote override allowing her to serve?

I think we’ve got enough Democrats in Congress with the gumption to tell her no she can’t.

Roc2020

(1,616 posts)
25. Then why not Trump?
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 09:52 AM
Apr 2022

If she is guilty, then Trump is the glaring elephant in the room. No pun intended.

jcgoldie

(11,639 posts)
40. How can you tell
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 12:20 PM
Apr 2022

I couldn't get past Carlson's perpetual look of someone taking a shit to even register her expression. What a dolt!

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
37. I will agree a write-in campaign worked for Murkowski, but then,
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 11:02 AM
Apr 2022

Murkowski didn't violate the US Constitution..just sayin'

ShazzieB

(16,488 posts)
36. I watched a little bit of the video with the sound off.
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 10:53 AM
Apr 2022

I wasn't up for listening to that irritating bray of hers, but got curious in spite of myself. And it was interesting, because I could see how upset she was without having to hear a word. She is fit to be tied. If she gets any angrier, she'll go right through the floor like Rumplestiltskin!

I sure hope this effort to block her from running again works. In the meantime, we can all sit back and savor the schadenfreude. 😁

BComplex

(8,060 posts)
38. I hope North Carolinians do the same for Madison Cawthorn
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 11:48 AM
Apr 2022

We need to be totally rid of these pieces of traitorous shit. I want Ohio to go after Gym Jordan, too!

cstanleytech

(26,317 posts)
41. Maybe I am mistaken but unless there is a requirement for conviction she
Tue Apr 19, 2022, 02:38 PM
Apr 2022

should be disqualified.
Of course that won’t stop the conservative majority on SCOTUS from protecting one of their own.

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