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Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski
I'm saying if Cali proves it IS constitutional, then there will be no stopping the R legislatures. The Court is really the only place to stop them, and if Cali can ask for tax returns, then Arizona can ask for, say, 23 and me results to be on the ballot (so we know how much Native American Warren is). BUT IF Cali is found to have exceeded the constitution then one can expect a challenge to the next hair brained R scheme would also knock the scheme out. I'm not saying the R will act rationally; to the contrary, and the Court is about the only hope.
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First, asking for tax returns doesn't restrict anyone from running. It's a hurdle, not a bar, in the same way getting signatures is a hurdle. Every American citizen can produce their tax returns.
If you want to argue that states will begin requiring birth certificates, that point is taken. Hell, I would argue that such a requirement is actually consistent with the Constitutional requirements. But demanding 23 and Me results is not in line with the Constitution and, in fact, sits in direct opposition.
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