House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day

[Zincwarrior]

Per the NY Post, some House Republicans are looking at a law declaring Mamdani ineligible under the the 14th Amendment's Insurrectionist language, such that he could not be sworn in. Thoughts USMB?​

House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day​

Exclusive | House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day

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 “insurrectio…

nypost.com

House Republicans are exploring ways to prevent Zohran Mamdani from ever being sworn in as mayor if he prevails in Tuesday’s election by using the US Constitution’s “insurrection clause,” The Post has learned.

The New York Young Republican Club is pushing to prevent the NYC mayoral front-runner 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” of the nation. The group argues that Mamdani’s own statements calling to resist ICE could violate the prohibition.


“There is a real and legitimate push to see the insurrectionist Zohran Mamdani either a) removed from the ballot or b) removed from office if he is to win on Tuesday,” Stefano Forte, president of the New York Young Republicans, told The Post.

Republican lawmakers are keyed in on the idea and are considering rolling out legislation on it once the government shutdown ends, sources told The Post.

It’s the same provision Colorado used to try to kick former President Donald 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 enforce the amendment, giving majority Republicans a chance to test their authority.

Proponents would like to see a congressional vote on declaring Mamdani ineligible, although that would mean getting it through the narrow 219-213 Republican House majority and overcoming a Senate filibuster should leaders decide to bring it to the floor.

It would also have to survive any court challenge to removing a popularly elected official. But it would create a political wedge that would force Democrats to vote either for or against a socialist whom President Trump is eager to turn into a national foil for MAGA.


The effort would come after the election, and only after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) brings lawmakers back from an extended recess during the government shutdown.

 

[Concerned American]

Per the NY Post, some House Republicans are looking at a law declaring Mamdani ineligible under the the 14th Amendment's Insurrectionist language, such that he could not be sworn in. Thoughts USMB?​

House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day​

Exclusive | House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day

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 “insurrectio…

nypost.com

House Republicans are exploring ways to prevent Zohran Mamdani from ever being sworn in as mayor if he prevails in Tuesday’s election by using the US Constitution’s “insurrection clause,” The Post has learned.

The New York Young Republican Club is pushing to prevent the NYC mayoral front-runner 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” of the nation. The group argues that Mamdani’s own statements calling to resist ICE could violate the prohibition.


“There is a real and legitimate push to see the insurrectionist Zohran Mamdani either a) removed from the ballot or b) removed from office if he is to win on Tuesday,” Stefano Forte, president of the New York Young Republicans, told The Post.

Republican lawmakers are keyed in on the idea and are considering rolling out legislation on it once the government shutdown ends, sources told The Post.

It’s the same provision Colorado used to try to kick former President Donald 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 enforce the amendment, giving majority Republicans a chance to test their authority.

Proponents would like to see a congressional vote on declaring Mamdani ineligible, although that would mean getting it through the narrow 219-213 Republican House majority and overcoming a Senate filibuster should leaders decide to bring it to the floor.

It would also have to survive any court challenge to removing a popularly elected official. But it would create a political wedge that would force Democrats to vote either for or against a socialist whom President Trump is eager to turn into a national foil for MAGA.


The effort would come after the election, and only after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) brings lawmakers back from an extended recess during the government shutdown.

Nice try. NY Young Republicans? LMAO.

 

[martybegan]

Per the NY Post, some House Republicans are looking at a law declaring Mamdani ineligible under the the 14th Amendment's Insurrectionist language, such that he could not be sworn in. Thoughts USMB?​

House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day​

Exclusive | House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day

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 “insurrectio…

nypost.com

House Republicans are exploring ways to prevent Zohran Mamdani from ever being sworn in as mayor if he prevails in Tuesday’s election by using the US Constitution’s “insurrection clause,” The Post has learned.

The New York Young Republican Club is pushing to prevent the NYC mayoral front-runner 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” of the nation. The group argues that Mamdani’s own statements calling to resist ICE could violate the prohibition.


“There is a real and legitimate push to see the insurrectionist Zohran Mamdani either a) removed from the ballot or b) removed from office if he is to win on Tuesday,” Stefano Forte, president of the New York Young Republicans, told The Post.

Republican lawmakers are keyed in on the idea and are considering rolling out legislation on it once the government shutdown ends, sources told The Post.

It’s the same provision Colorado used to try to kick former President Donald 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 enforce the amendment, giving majority Republicans a chance to test their authority.

Proponents would like to see a congressional vote on declaring Mamdani ineligible, although that would mean getting it through the narrow 219-213 Republican House majority and overcoming a Senate filibuster should leaders decide to bring it to the floor.

It would also have to survive any court challenge to removing a popularly elected official. But it would create a political wedge that would force Democrats to vote either for or against a socialist whom President Trump is eager to turn into a national foil for MAGA.


The effort would come after the election, and only after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) brings lawmakers back from an extended recess during the government shutdown.

Actually, the Governor of NY has surprisingly strong powers of removal when it comes to the elected officials of municipalities, be it city, county or town.

In NY "towns" are subdivisions of Counties, cities are independent entities (within or taking parts of several counties) and the rest of the subdivisions are parts of towns, hamlets, villages, etc.

The governor has powers to remove any of them.

 

[Concerned American]

Actually, the Governor of NY has surprisingly strong powers of removal when it comes to the elected officials of municipalities, be it city, county or town.

In NY "towns" are subdivisions of Counties, cities are independent entities (within or taking parts of several counties) and the rest of the subdivisions are parts of towns, hamlets, villages, etc.

The governor has powers to remove any of them.

The article says the NY Young Republicans are exploring this action--I didn't see anything about an elected official nor did I see a named source or person. Typical democrat BS. Makes me wonder if they just don't read critically or are they just stupid?

 

[IM2]

Mamdmi has not done that, so...

What are these people so scared of?

 

[Harry Dresden]

Mamdmi has not done that, so...

What are these people so scared of?

what are you scared of?....

 

[Zincwarrior]

The article says the NY Young Republicans are exploring this action--I didn't see anything about an elected official nor did I see a named source or person. Typical democrat BS. Makes me wonder if they just don't read critically or are they just stupid?

New York Post is Democratic BS? I quoted the majority of the article for discussion.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Nice try. NY Young Republicans? LMAO.

Republicans continue to be enemies of democracy and the will of the people.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Republicans continue to be enemies of democracy and the will of the people.

My comments:
1. I don't see it surviving court challenge as some sort of post facto law.
2. If it did then thats a BAD precedent.
3. Local issue. The state can challenge or voters can change at the next election / their representatives on city council can hem in the damage. Its a state/local issue and elections matter.

 

[1srelluc]

But what about Thanksgiving?

 

[jotathought]

Republicans continue to be enemies of democracy and the will of the people.

You mean like last year's Democratic presidential candidate who was christened to the candidacy without a single vote after Biden was forced out of his candidacy? A living, breathing outcome of a threat to democracy in action.

 

[Frankenstein]

Per the NY Post, some House Republicans are looking at a law declaring Mamdani ineligible under the the 14th Amendment's Insurrectionist language, such that he could not be sworn in. Thoughts USMB?​

House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day​

Exclusive | House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day

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 “insurrectio…

nypost.com

House Republicans are exploring ways to prevent Zohran Mamdani from ever being sworn in as mayor if he prevails in Tuesday’s election by using the US Constitution’s “insurrection clause,” The Post has learned.

The New York Young Republican Club is pushing to prevent the NYC mayoral front-runner 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” of the nation. The group argues that Mamdani’s own statements calling to resist ICE could violate the prohibition.


“There is a real and legitimate push to see the insurrectionist Zohran Mamdani either a) removed from the ballot or b) removed from office if he is to win on Tuesday,” Stefano Forte, president of the New York Young Republicans, told The Post.

Republican lawmakers are keyed in on the idea and are considering rolling out legislation on it once the government shutdown ends, sources told The Post.

It’s the same provision Colorado used to try to kick former President Donald 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 enforce the amendment, giving majority Republicans a chance to test their authority.

Proponents would like to see a congressional vote on declaring Mamdani ineligible, although that would mean getting it through the narrow 219-213 Republican House majority and overcoming a Senate filibuster should leaders decide to bring it to the floor.

It would also have to survive any court challenge to removing a popularly elected official. But it would create a political wedge that would force Democrats to vote either for or against a socialist whom President Trump is eager to turn into a national foil for MAGA.


The effort would come after the election, and only after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) brings lawmakers back from an extended recess during the government shutdown.

He is Ugandan, shouldn't be allowed anyway, not one person not born in the states should be allowed to serve

 

[Zincwarrior]

He is Ugandan, shouldn't be allowed anyway, not one person not born in the states should be allowed to serve

Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are suddenly scared.

 

[Man With A Plan]

Per the NY Post, some House Republicans are looking at a law declaring Mamdani ineligible under the the 14th Amendment's Insurrectionist language, such that he could not be sworn in. Thoughts USMB?​

House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day​

Exclusive | House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day

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 “insurrectio…

nypost.com

House Republicans are exploring ways to prevent Zohran Mamdani from ever being sworn in as mayor if he prevails in Tuesday’s election by using the US Constitution’s “insurrection clause,” The Post has learned.

The New York Young Republican Club is pushing to prevent the NYC mayoral front-runner 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” of the nation. The group argues that Mamdani’s own statements calling to resist ICE could violate the prohibition.


“There is a real and legitimate push to see the insurrectionist Zohran Mamdani either a) removed from the ballot or b) removed from office if he is to win on Tuesday,” Stefano Forte, president of the New York Young Republicans, told The Post.

Republican lawmakers are keyed in on the idea and are considering rolling out legislation on it once the government shutdown ends, sources told The Post.

It’s the same provision Colorado used to try to kick former President Donald 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 enforce the amendment, giving majority Republicans a chance to test their authority.

Proponents would like to see a congressional vote on declaring Mamdani ineligible, although that would mean getting it through the narrow 219-213 Republican House majority and overcoming a Senate filibuster should leaders decide to bring it to the floor.

It would also have to survive any court challenge to removing a popularly elected official. But it would create a political wedge that would force Democrats to vote either for or against a socialist whom President Trump is eager to turn into a national foil for MAGA.


The effort would come after the election, and only after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) brings lawmakers back from an extended recess during the government shutdown.

Speaking for conservatives EVERYWHERE? I can't wait for Mamdani to get into office and start showing the entire country what happens when you let the far left of the Democrat Party run things! It's going to be EPIC! This is a guy who couldn't run a neighborhood lemonade stand with help from mommy and daddy and he's going to be Mayor of the biggest city in the United States! Get your popcorn, Kiddies...this is going to be a hoot!

 

[martybegan]

Speaking for conservatives EVERYWHERE? I can't wait for Mamdani to get into office and start showing the entire country what happens when you let the far left of the Democrat Party run things! It's going to be EPIC! This is a guy who couldn't run a neighborhood lemonade stand with help from mommy and daddy and he's going to be Mayor of the biggest city in the United States! Get your popcorn, Kiddies...this is going to be a hoot!

I will be reporting from behind the lines. The scary part is he will have a willing partner in the NY City Council.

 

[Frankenstein]

Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are suddenly scared.

Rubio born in Miami, Cruz Canada, so I don't care, he can be replaced
Democrats have 26 non American born in congress, Republicans 6, get rid of them all
If their Parents are citizens who were serving abroad when they were born i have no issue

 

[Man With A Plan]

I will be reporting from behind the lines. The scary part is he will have a willing partner in the NY City Council.

And he'll have another willing partner in Governor Kathy Hochul. There won't be an adult in the room to stop the nonsense...right up until they run out of money and start demanding that the Federal Government bail them out. THAT is when it's going to get hilarious!

 

[martybegan]

And he'll have another willing partner in Governor Kathy Hochul. There won't be an adult in the room to stop the nonsense...right up until they run out of money and start demanding that the Federal Government bail them out. THAT is when it's going to get hilarious!

I think Hochul will have a line that can't be crossed.

She's a Dem but not a Dem Socialist.

 

[Lockback]

Actually, the Governor of NY has surprisingly strong powers of removal when it comes to the elected officials of municipalities, be it city, county or town.

In NY "towns" are subdivisions of Counties, cities are independent entities (within or taking parts of several counties) and the rest of the subdivisions are parts of towns, hamlets, villages, etc.

The governor has powers to remove any of them.

Yabbut there's no way in Hell this witch would ever do that.

 

[martybegan]

Yabbut there's no way in Hell this witch would ever do that.

I think there are lines that she doesn't want crossed.

Of course we have to wait until January 2026 to see how much Mandami and the NY city council can screw things up.