The Intelligence: Colorado blocks Donald Trump’s candidacy
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🗓️ 20 December 2023
⏱️ 23 minutes
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Summary
The state’s supreme court has ruled that he cannot appear on the Republican primary ballot, citing insurrection and a constitutional amendment. It’s an extraordinary decision, but it will only matter if it sticks. In the Netherlands, far-right Geerts Wilders is hard-pressed to form a coalition government after his November victory (09:05). And, regulating riotous rickshaws in London (16:28).
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| 0:37.0 | Hello and welcome to the Intelligence from The Economist. I'm your host, Ora Okenbei. |
| 0:48.0 | Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 0:57.0 | Heert Vildes, a far-right politician, caused a huge shock when he won the Dutch elections last month. |
| 1:04.0 | But now he's struggling to forge the coalitions that he needs to rule. |
| 1:10.0 | And they're furry, flashy, but also a nuisance on the streets of Soho. |
| 1:16.7 | Our correspondent explains why it's time to regulate London's pettcabs. First up though, though. |
| 1:35.0 | It's an extraordinary decision. |
| 1:45.0 | Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president again |
| 1:51.0 | and cannot appear on the state's primary ballot. |
| 1:55.8 | The court has disqualified the former president based on a 14th Amendment provision |
| 2:00.5 | barring insurrection Mr. Trump is sure to appeal to America Supreme Court and characteristically may find a way to use the situation to his advantage. |
| 2:20.0 | This decision looks like a surprise but it's been a while coming. |
| 2:25.0 | John Prido is our US editor. |
| 2:28.0 | However, if you're waking up this morning headlines about Donald Trump being struck off the ballot and |
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