RFK Jr.: Details on the New York Ruling

Summary

The speaker discusses a recent ballot access case loss in New York's Supreme Court, emphasizing their long-standing New York residency despite owning multiple homes in different states. They detail their ties to New York, including voting history and various licenses, and express confidence in winning the appeal. The speaker criticizes the DNC for bringing a 'frivolous lawsuit,' costing their campaign millions, and accuses the Democratic party of undermining democracy by restricting voter choice. They outline legal actions, including an appeal and a federal lawsuit under the 12th Amendment, asserting their eligibility to run for president.

Takeaways

• 🏛️ The speaker lost a ballot access case in the New York Supreme Court, which is the lowest court in the state, and plans to appeal the decision.
• 🏠 The speaker maintains a domicile in New York, despite having multiple residences, and has lived there for 60 years since the age of 10.
• 🎟️ The speaker's driver's license, car registration, law license, and law office are all in New York, and he pays more income taxes there than in any other state.
• 🗳️ The speaker has always voted in New York and intends to return there after his wife's acting career ends, specifically to the town of Bedford.
• 📜 The speaker was advised by his attorney to use his New York address for ballot petitions to avoid potential lawsuits in multiple states.
• 🤝 The speaker's father also faced residency challenges when he ran for Senate, which the speaker finds paradoxical as he now faces a similar battle.
• 📉 The speaker criticizes the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for bringing the lawsuit, which he views as frivolous and part of a broader strategy to keep him off the ballot.
• 💸 The cost of defending against the DNC's lawsuits is projected to be over $10 million for the speaker's campaign.
• 🏛️ The speaker accuses the Democratic party of undermining democracy by trying to control who can run for office, contrasting with its past efforts to ensure voting access.
• 📜 The speaker is filing an appeal in New York state courts and a federal action under the 12th Amendment, asserting that states cannot impose additional burdens on presidential candidates.
• 🚀 The speaker expresses confidence in prevailing in both the appeal and the federal lawsuit, despite potential negative press coverage.

Q & A

What legal case was recently lost in the state of New York?

The legal case that was lost is the ballot access case in the Supreme Court in Albany, New York.

Why is the speaker appealing the court's decision?

The speaker is appealing the decision because they believe they will prevail in the court of appeals or appellate division, viewing the loss as just a road bump.

What is the significance of the speaker's domicile being in New York?

The speaker's domicile being in New York is significant because it is where they are officially registered for various legal and personal matters, including voting and paying taxes.

How does the speaker's father's past political experience relate to the current situation?

The speaker's father was once castigated as a carpetbagger, meaning his New York residency was doubted when he ran for Senate, which is now a similar battle the speaker is facing to prove his New York state residency.

What is the speaker's argument for their New York state residency despite living in other places?

The speaker argues that their domicile, or the place where they intend to return, is New York, as they have always voted there and plan to retire there.

Why did the speaker's attorney advise them to use their New York address on all ballot petitions?

The attorney advised this because most states require a consistent address on ballot petitions, and using the New York address would help avoid lawsuits in different states.

What is the speaker's stance on the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) involvement in the lawsuit?

The speaker views the lawsuit as frivolous and believes the DNC is using lawfare to keep them off the ballot, which they see as contrary to the democratic principles of the past.

What is the speaker's view on the current state of the Democratic party compared to when they were a child?

The speaker believes the Democratic party has changed from fighting for every American's right to vote to limiting choices to candidates chosen by party elites.

What is the speaker's strategy to counter the court decision and the DNC's actions?

The speaker is filing an appeal in New York state courts and a federal action under the 12th Amendment, arguing that states cannot impose additional burdens on presidential candidates.

What are the three requirements for running for president according to the 12th Amendment?

According to the 12th Amendment, the requirements are being at least 35 years old, being born in the United States, and being a citizen and resident of the country.

How does the speaker expect the press to portray the court decision and why?

The speaker expects the press to portray the court decision in a way that is disadvantageous to them, and they wanted to ensure their supporters understand the truth and not to worry.