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When constitutionalism becomes comedy
Timothy Snyder
Jan 23, 2024
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Courting Ridicule

Timothy Snyder
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January 8, 2024
Courting Ridicule

I am concerned that the Supreme Court, in ruling on Trump's eligibility for office, will make itself ridiculous. We stand on the threshold of comedy already. A Supreme Court justice takes big gifts from people who have an interest in Court rulings. Morally shocking, but also ludicrous.

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