Maine's secretary of state on Trump and the Super Tuesday primary

Maine Secretary of State Shannon Bellows discusses the Supreme Court's decision that states cannot disqualify federal candidates based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. She reflects on her previous decision to disqualify Trump from the ballot and emphasizes her duty to uphold the Constitution. Bellows also addresses the decrease in threats against her and her family, and expresses hope for a successful and secure election day.

What was Secretary Bellows' primary obligation as Meade's chief elections official?

• To support her personal views

• To follow public opinion

• To uphold the Constitution

• To disqualify candidates

What did the Supreme Court rule regarding states' authority over federal candidates?

• States can apply the Insurrection Clause freely

• States can disqualify candidates based on personal views

• States have authority over federal candidates

• States cannot disqualify federal candidates based on Section Three of the 14th Amendment

How did Secretary Bellows describe the Supreme Court's guidance?

• Confusing and unclear

• Clear and straightforward

• Open to interpretation

• Irrelevant to state elections

What message does the Supreme Court's decision send to future presidential candidates?

• State officials can disqualify them based on personal opinions

• They must adhere to state-specific election rules

• They can be disqualified based on Section Three of the 14th Amendment

• State election officials will not disqualify them based on Section Three of the 14th Amendment

What change has occurred regarding threats against Secretary Bellows and her family?

• An increase in threats

• No change in threat levels

• Threats have become more severe

• A decrease in threats