House Republicans are exploring ways to prevent Zohran Mamdani from ever being sworn in as mayor even if he prevails in Tuesday’s election by using the Constitution’s “insurrection clause,” The Post has learned.
The New York Young Republican Club is pushing to prevent the NYC mayoral frontrunner from taking the oath of office Jan. 1 under an idea floated this summer.
It cites language in the post-Civil War 14th Amendment to the Constitution barring from office anyone who “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” or who has “given aid or comfort to the enemies.” The group argues that Mamdani’s own statements calling to resist ICE could violate the prohibition.
It’s the same provision Colorado used to try to kick Trump off the ballot last year, only to get slapped down by the Supreme Court. The high court ruled that it was up to Congress to enforcement the amendment, giving majority Republicans a chance to test their authority.
In short, “democracy” organized fascism when it felt it could no longer resist the pressure of the working class in conditions even of only formal freedom. Fascism, by shattering the working class, has restored to “democracy” the possibility of existing. In the intentions of the bourgeoisie, the division of labour should operate perfectly: the alternation of fascism and democracy should serve to exclude for ever any possibility of working-class resurgence.
Democracy and fascism - Antonio Gramsci, 1924
Can’t win any way except to cheat.
As it has been prophesized for decades. Once the Republicans can no longer legally win they will cheat and steal to keep power. The constitution is only something to cudgel Democrats with, not something to honour.
More fascism.
Republicans explore everything other than actually fucking helping their constituents.
First Past The Post voting artificially limits the options for these people.
With STAR or Ranked Choice voting, voters would be free to vote how they want, secure in the knowledge that their vote will still be counted if their preference didnt win. We could give conservative voters a chance to elect better conservative parties then the republicans or democrats parties.
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Sure republicans are anti democracy, but how about the democrats? Are they pro democracy? If so, why do they continue to use FPTP voting in states they control?
Why would they? It’s proven they can shit all over their voters and they’ll sit there and guzzle it down with their mouths agape in awe at their divine leaders.
MAGAts are a new breed of fucking moron cultist.
And the first thing they always seem to try is cheating.
And this is how they provoke an actual insurrection. Stay froggy, friends.
That is the actual goal.
Yeah that’s why I mentioned it because not everybody is aware that that’s exactly what they’re trying to do. They’re trying to start a war so that they can be seen by their supporters as being justified and using force against their enemies.
And to be clear what I mean by staying froggy, what I mean is to protest like the Portland frog does. Peacefully, cleverly, and without getting hurt or hurting someone else.
This is the way!
This is the way!
I wouldn’t recommend a frog suit. It’s hard to aim
Just like they are preventing the rep from Arizona? This is fucking INSANE!
So, they’re openly and brazenly ass-fucking the constitution right in our faces, knowing full-well that there isn’t anyone, or anything to stop them.
America is a possession now. Owned and operated by terrorists, for terrorists.
So, they’re openly and brazenly ass-fucking the constitution right in our faces
The bipartisan war on drugs is decades old.
Traitorous US government trying to figure out ways to screw American citizens and voters even harder. Fixed it for you. The USA has never been about 1 guy and should never be about 1 guy. That’s how you become Russia. How’s that going for them?
Does being about 1% of guys count?
So the republicans are truly anti-democratic and this proves it. Fuxk fascists.
We have a tyrannical minority that is actively changing laws so they can remain in power indefinitely. We have a packed Supreme Court that is literally ignoring the Constitution when the reason they exist is to protect it. If they hadn’t made Trump king he would not be in office, he’d be in criminal court.
Republicans have been virulently anti-democracy for decades. As far as the GQP is concerned the majority can go fuck themselves.
"If conservatives become convinced that they can not win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy.” - David Frum
Always have been.
No taxation without representation. If they dont honour the results, then you have no representation. And if you have no representation, then fuck them. They can sing for there taxes. The machine only works when you all play along. Stop playing. See how quickly anyone is willing to come to your door, when they arent getting paid to do so.
The power of people is only real power, when you all hold fast together. Let them threaten you. Let them jail you. Cos them money. And give them nothing until elections are fair and just.
How to get ahead in politics: Be a genuinely decent human being.
If only all of the other scumbags in politics didn’t make it so hard.
New York Post is absolute GARBAGE. Right-wing tabloid owned by Murdoch. Only place that would publish the hunter laptop conspiracy theory.
I still can’t believe the whole country is seething about an NYC mayor election lmaoo.
On the other side of the ocean, plenty of people not even living on the same continent are cheering for Mamdani. Not because the mayor of NYC affects us directly, but because 1) he’s awesome and 2) if change starts with this mayoral election, tide may yet turn for the US as a whole. And of course 3) NYC is overly romanticized thanks to the American media my generation grew up on here in post-soviet Eastern Europe, plus it is awesome to visit. Maybe with Mamdani it can be awesome to live in again as well.
I too hope Mamdani wins for the hope and change aspect. Small changes are good. Good luck tonight New York and progressives around the world.
Yes. I also see Mamdani as hope for the us. That’s why billionaires are against him. That’s why the current admin is against him. He will inspire other young people to get involved with politics.
You don’t get it! Mamdani just doesn’t get 9/11 culture! He doesn’t even like Israel! He’s just not one of The Boys™
Anyone who pissed off republicans this much is good in my book.
New York Young Republican Club is being shut down because they are literally Nazis.
They aren’t going to do a fucking thing.
So… Just like most of Maga, right?
With this administration you need to move that red line up a couple of shades.
RFK is in danger of dropping below it as it is.
Also, widen the board and add religious symbols. Cross, swastika, and $ at the top, symbols like Confucianism and Anarchy are below the red line.
