MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire claims Democrats breathing 'sigh of relief' amid decision to keep Donald Trump on Michigan ballot
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: It has been confirmed that Donald Trump will remain on the Michigan state ballot after a ruling from the Michigan Supreme Court that took place on Wednesday, December 27.
‘Morning Joe’ anchors Jonathan Lemire and Willie Geist also reported on the same on MSNBC as they shared their remarks on this move, following the former President’s disqualification from the Colorado ballot.
Lemire shared his take on how the Democrats might feel about this move made by the Michigan Supreme Court, as the MSNBC anchor believes they have “breathed a sigh of relief” over the news.
‘Morning Joe’ reports on ‘significant decision’ regarding Donald Trump
On ‘Morning Joe,’ Willie Geist started the segment by briefing the viewers on the latest breaking news regarding Donald Trump.
Geist said, “The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump will remain on the Republican primary ballot, obviously a significant decision here.
People have been waiting to see, given the news last week that the Colorado Supreme Court, in a 4-3 vote, voted that he should not appear on the Republican primary ballot. So, he will be on that Michigan ballot.”
“The Supreme Court upholding an appeals court decision that previously found the former president could appear on the ballot, all because of his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election,” said Geist.
Geist also added, “We also got these tapes just last week from the Detroit News that showed Donald Trump on the phone trying to influence fake electors and everything he did to meddle in that election in Michigan. But now the Michigan State Supreme Court, again, just moments ago, ruled that he will, in fact, be on the Republican primary ballot.”
Jonathan Lemire chimes in on Michigan State Supreme Court’s decision
“Let's be clear,” said Jonathan Lemire on ‘Morning Joe’ as he continued, “he did try to interfere and overturn the election results, but legal scholars have been split as to whether or not that should keep him from these ballots.”
He continued, “We're seeing that now play out in the states. Colorado, for now, has him off the ballot, and now Michigan says he can stay on. We know the Supreme Court likely will end up with that Colorado case at some point down the road. But, you know, whether or not this holds, the politics of this are also very, very tricky.”
Lemire shared the point of view of Democrats in this segment and said, “There are some Democrats who say, look, Trump should be held accountable for inspiring an insurrection; that's what the amendment is about to the Constitution. Therefore, he shouldn't be able to regain office, he shouldn't be on the ballot.”
“But other Democrats think this is simply playing into Trump's hands and it seems like a legal bank shot that makes him only politically stronger. It fuels his arguments, as nonsensical as they are, that the deep state is trying to hold him down,” added Lemire.
“What have we seen since the Colorado case?” questioned Lemire rhetorically and responded, “All of these Republicans, including those who were trying to beat him in the Republican primaries, rallying to his defense. So he has only grown stronger from that. There are some Democrats, frankly, probably breathing a sigh of relief that he won't be kicked off the other state's ballot.”
