The oath, dating to the communist scare of the 1950s, asks candidates to swear that they won’t support overthrowing the government.

Presidential hopefuls vying for a spot on Illinois’ March 19 primary ballot had to submit their nominating petitions to the State Board of Elections on Thursday or Friday. The loyalty pledge is not required but is a long-standing tradition that candidates undertake as part of that paperwork.

  • DogPeePoo@lemm.ee
    20·
    10 months ago

    He’s never won the popular vote and he never will

    Because he sucks Putin and shits himself

    • EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world
      41·
      10 months ago

      In this country you don’t need the popular vote, you just need land’s vote and electors on your side.