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.

  • Socsa@sh.itjust.works
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    10 months ago

    If the supreme Court decides president have absolute immunity I hope Joe Biden straight up shoots him in the face.

    • TimLovesTech (AuDHD)(he/him)@badatbeing.socialEnglish
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      10 months ago

      He never would, but I also hope that he doesn’t step down and instead we hold another election that includes non-traitors. He should also have a constitutional amendment that 100% spell out in no law degree required language that a president (sitting or not) is ALWAYS subject to the law, and insurrection by a president should be a “lock them up while they await trial” offence.