A day after the Colorado court disqualified former US President Donald Trump from the presidential primary ballot due to his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, his former advisor Kellyanne Conway criticized Democrats. Speaking on Fox News, Conway offered a brief characterization of Democrats, suggesting they focus solely on the date of the US Capitol riots and implied a routine approach in her portrayal.
In her remarks, Conway expressed her view of Democrats with a touch of satire, stating, "I just see the Democrats wake up every morning and they look at the calendar on the iPhone, and it says January 6, 2021. The date never changes." She continued her description, adding, "And then they get into an electric vehicle and go get an abortion. That's how I describe the Democrats in seven seconds. That's it... that's what I say."
The historic 4-3 ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court, which may be appealed to the US Supreme Court, marked Trump as the first presidential candidate deemed ineligible for the White House under a rarely used constitutional provision. This provision bars officials who have engaged in "insurrection or rebellion" from holding office. Although the ruling specifically pertains to Colorado's March 5 Republican primary, its potential impact on Trump's eligibility for the November 5 general election in the state has also been noted. Election forecasters consider Colorado as safely Democratic, suggesting President Joe Biden is likely to carry the state regardless of Trump's status there.
Trump has vowed to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court, and the Colorado court has delayed the effect of its decision until at least January 4, 2024, to accommodate the appeal process. This sets the stage for the Supreme Court, featuring a 6-3 conservative majority, to consider whether Trump is eligible for another term as president.
