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Teri_Kanefield

@Teri_Kanefield@mastodon.social

Former appellate defender and UC Berkeley Law graduate. My practice was limited to representing indigents on appeal.

I’ve written more than a dozen books and published more than 50 short pieces in The Washington Post, Cnn.com, and others. My book prizes include the Jane Addams Book Award.

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Teri_Kanefield, to random
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I am going to answer this question for everyone:

https://mastodon.social/@timothyjohnson@mastodon.sdf.org/112349635246409685

My answer is here:

https://mastodon.social/

Remember:

There were possible crimes, but tax and reporting crimes are not election interference.

There is also a circular thing with Cohen and Pecker telling the court that they expected Trump to pay back the hush money payments.

If they expected to get paid back, it was a loan to Trump and not a contribution. Right?

goodreedAJ,
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@Teri_Kanefield: Adding today's Status Kuo from @jaykuo to your weekend blog post, yes there were crimes committed, and because of NY's specific statutes, previously charged or not, it seems like this could even rise to the level of election interference. Yes, that's attention grabbing, but not inaccurate per NY state election laws.

It will be fascinating to see how this all plays out in any case.

https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/the-conspiracys-the-thing

kandersonus, to random
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If there was ever a day for nuanced understanding and discussion, it's today.

But, of course, the loudest voices will continue to miss the point and squander our political energy yet again.

I'm so grateful for analysis from folks like @Teri_Kanefield . Without it, I could very well have found myself in the choir of despair.

Turn off the pundits. Prefer thought over feeling. Today's decision is foundationally sensible and not the end of democracy or whatever.

outer, to random
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Thank you, Teri @Teri_Kanefield! (And thank you Chuck @ATurnOfTheNut!) I hadn't read Stephanie Jones' writing until now. She's great. Her writing really gets you, right in your heart.

Here's another blog entry of hers. Just because it also really got to me.
https://blog.stephaniejones.com/2024/01/26/my-old-man-did-know-something/ https://mastodon.social/

deborahh, (edited ) to USpolitics
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👀 New book from @Teri_Kanefield !

A Firehose of Falsehood breaks down the mechanisms of the attack on democracy into its component parts with fierce clarity and narrative power. A Firehood of Falsehood is so lucidly written and analytically acute, that it will be treasured by readers from young adults to scholars in the field.
―Jason Stanley, Professor of Philosophy, Yale

Via @phaedral https://mastodon.social/@phaedral/111943070997439586


Edit: typo

indivisibleteam, to random
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We just flipped George Santos' former district! This is an important win for New York, our movement, and Democrats in Congress! MAGA Mike Johnson's tiny majority in the House just got even smaller, and this victory in a conservative district is another very bad sign for Republicans ahead of November. Indivisibles across the state and country pitched in to help build this win, in a clear reflection of the enthusiasm we’re already seeing in 2024!

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Many Indivisibles in NY-03 had organized to hold Tom Suozzi accountable in previous primaries over actual areas of disagreement with him. But after this special election was announced, they didn’t hesitate for a moment — because they know the stakes better than most after dealing with George Santos for over a year. This win is a great example of how volunteers and activists are a lot more savvy than pundits or observers might expect.

Teri_Kanefield, (edited ) to random
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The appellate court gave him only 6 days to file something in the Supreme Court (I can't remember off hand what the usual time frame is but it is much longer.)

Generally nothing happens in 6 days.

Within 24 hours, the Supreme Court said that special counsel has a week to file a response. A week means they are not interested in delays.

Expect the DOJ to file early.

Why give the DOJ a chance to respond?

It makes their life easier because the opposing arguments are laid out for them.

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Teri_Kanefield,
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If you think a criminal conviction will save democracy, nothing will be harsh enough.

There is nothing that prevents a convicted person from becoming president. It would be awkward, but there is nothing in the Constitution to prevent it.

As I wrote in a recent blog post, quoting (I think) Stuart Stevens, even if Trump were to disappear tomorrow, someone would step forward to replace him and carry on what he started.

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Teri_Kanefield, to random
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Here is how you can support an author and libraries: Go to your library and ask for my latest book. If they don't have it look perplexed. "What? You don't have Teri's latest book?" See if they'll order it.

If you check out a few of my books that helps keep them on the shelves.

(I am always embarrassed when books come out because I think they are priced too high at first. A the same time, I like to announce a new book.)

MarcC,
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@Teri_Kanefield Some libraries, at least the Huntsville/Madison county AL one, have an online system for making requests.

I've had success going that route.

Sophie,
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@Teri_Kanefield Speaking as a librarian: Libraries want to get the books that people want! Please ask for the books you want if you don’t see them! 💜💜📖📚

shoq, to random
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BOOM. @NBC calls it for Suozzi. Dems flip Santo’s seat in

Teri_Kanefield, to random
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I'll be traveling tomorrow so I won't be able to listen to the oral arguments in the 14th Amendment / Trump ballot case but, if you plan to listen, here are some tips.

The lawyers won't present any new arguments, so prepare by getting familiar with the arguments in the briefs.

I did a quick rundown of what I thought were the strongest arguments on both sides here:
https://terikanefield.com/section-3-and-the-spirit-of-liberty/

The value of listening is you get a sense of which ways the justices are leaning.

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ashhobbit,

@Teri_Kanefield

The outrage machine is out in full force today. I'm thankful for your careful analysis that gives me a better perspective on the issue.

Teri_Kanefield, (edited ) to random
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Let's talk about my role as "perspective-bringer."

I think I am wasting my time responding to each new outrage by offering explanations and perspective.

Let's do some math.

(I know you all, and almost all of you are better at math than I am 😂 )

Editing back because I found it: only 15% of people like seeing social media posts about politics.

Just over 66.6 % of the voters voted in 2020.

People who are highly engaged vote in high numners. . .

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GreenFire,
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@GottaLaff @Teri_Kanefield
I still don't think that the SCOTUS has a role in the state's decisions on who they put on their ballots. To me section 3 of our 14th amendment seems to clearly state that the appeals process is to go to our Congress, but of course it's not up to me.

I am glad that Jefferson Davis wasn't able to become POTUS after they'd assassinated Lincoln though I must say.

Teri_Kanefield, (edited ) to random
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My first reaction was that this makes sense only if they also deny certiorari altogether.

Now it seems to me that there is no rule that says the trial has to wait for the Supreme Court's ruling.

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24237415-supreme-court-order-denying-smiths-request-to-expedite-case

In other words, this can still cause a delay but the Supreme Court would have to (1) take cert after the appellate court rules and (2) stay the trial while they decide.

DrewKadel,
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@Teri_Kanefield Most comments (not usually from lawyers) I've been seeing have been that this is SCOTUS accommodating Trump's delay. No one's observing that some justices would be satisfied with the DC Circuit finding against Trump and then denying cert altogether on this.

lackattack, to random
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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-sidesteps-decision-trump-presidential-immunity-claim-fed-rcna130769

I wait impatiently for @Teri_Kanefield to make sense of this for me 😂

Teri_Kanefield, (edited ) to random
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rudy-giuliani-verdict-defamation-trial-georgia-election-workers/

This is the end of Guilani. He's broken and finished.

It's also a warning to people who want to spread lies about others.

(Adding: Whatever Giuliani has, the plaintiffs will take.)

Also adding: I don't know anything about collecting judgments.

Also, cynical comments don't make you look worldly or clever. They make you look either cynical or naive as if you think we live in a fairy tale world.

dsurkin,
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@artemesia @not2b @Teri_Kanefield That's NY law - the plaintiff can continue collection procedures unless the defendant posts bond in the amount of the judgment. CPLR §5519(a)(2). The comparable federal rule is Rule 62(b).

Teri_Kanefield, to random
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Here is the podcast I did with Politics Girl:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-politicsgirl-podcast/id1595408601?i=1000638282538

I haven't listened to it because I hate the way I sound (the camera was on, and I also hate how I look).

I generated a rough transcript, so if, like me, you prefer to read, I'll put it on my website and offer a link.

specked,
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@Teri_Kanefield Alternative link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p22OUoXVCA

Thank you, Teri!

Teri_Kanefield, to random
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Well, this is interesting.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-624/292946/20231211115417267_No.%2023-624%20U.S.%20v.%20Donald%20J.%20Trump%20Petition.pdf

Jack Smith petitions the Supreme Court to issue a decision on Trump's immunity claims even before the appellate court weighs in.

This was a bold and gutsy move.

It's obvious to everyone that the DC Appellate Court will rule against Trump's absolute criminal immunity claims. The DC appellate court also just went on about how important it is for the DC Trump case not to be delayed.

I think I'll back up and do some explaining.

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Leu2500,

@Teri_Kanefield scotus responding fast. https://x.com/steve_vladeck/status/1734339538368311631?s=20

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