The 'Experts' Sure Got the 14A DQ Case Wrong

Third, none of the Justices addressed the "office" and "officer"-related arguments. Perhaps in several decades, when the papers are released, we will gain some insights into how this opinion came together in its final form. Discussions of the Constitution's and Section 3's "office"- and "officer"-language led to probing questioning by Justices Jackson and Gorsuch during oral argument. 

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Fourth, the various opinions did not cite any law review articles, amicus briefs, blog posts, or social media. But it was decided, after briefing and after oral argument. In due time, we can explore how so many, perhaps a majority of legal academics, got this case so very wrong.

Ed Morrissey

That may be the most satisfying outcome of the unanimous decision in Trump v Anderson. 'Experts' like Michael Luttig and Lawrence Tribe hailed the Colorado Supreme Court decision as "unassailable," even though three of its seven justices assailed it pretty well. Perhaps their media employers will seek a little accountability for their clearly partisan and erroneous analyses, but ... I doubt it. 

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