Section 3 of the 14th Amendment disqualifies from public office any individual who has taken an oath to uphold the US Constitution and then engages in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or gives aid or comfort to those who have. Hmm.
It seems that we have quite a few who fit that description who are again running for Congress in 2022 and perhaps another who might run for president in 24. So who's going to make sure this provision in the Constitution is followed?
Today's guest is John Bonifaz. He's the co-founder and President of Free Speech for People . And yes, he's a constitutional attorney. He'll tell us of their work challenging Madison Cawthorn's, Marjorie Taylor Greene's, Paul Gosar's, Andy Biggs' and Mark Finchems's candidacies. And more!
But the show got off to a weird start, as I just learned of Gilbert Gottfried's death. I know his wife, Dara, since before she and Gilbert got married. They have two beautiful children. My heart aches for them.
So, I was a bit off today. Sorry about that...