Conservative Attorney George Conway and CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig Debate Colorado Supreme Court Decision on Trump’s Ballot Eligibility

In a fiery debate on Wednesday, conservative attorney George Conway and CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig clashed over the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to bar Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballots. The ruling was based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office.

Conway, initially skeptical of the ruling, changed his mind after reading the dissenting opinions, calling them “gobsmacking.” He argued that the insurrection clause is self-executing and does not require additional legislation from Congress.

Honig, on the other hand, criticized the ruling for violating Trump’s due process rights and predicted it would be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. He pointed to Section 5 of the 14th Amendment, which grants Congress the power to enforce the amendment, as a complicating factor.

The debate between Conway and Honig grew increasingly heated, with Honig accusing Conway of “pretzel logic” and Conway dismissing his arguments as “nonsense.” The clash highlighted the legal complexities surrounding Trump’s disqualification and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

The Colorado Republican Party has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in the case, and Trump himself has vowed to appeal the ruling. The outcome of this legal battle could have significant implications for Trump’s political future and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.