TOP OF MIND

Top of Mind is a weekly question about an issue affecting New Mexicans.

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

Should New Mexico disqualify former President Trump from 2024 election ballots?

“Removing Trump from the ballot is not only something a Third World country would do, it’s what a fascist country would do.” — Bob Martin Placitas

“As for Trump being reelected, I say no. He is a crook, stupid, and incorrigible. Don’t even think about it.” – Ned Cherry Albuquerque

“Trump should be disqualified from 2024 election ballots. Whether he engaged in the insurrection or not, we know for sure he gave aid and comfort by not calling it off, by telling rioters “we love you ... stand down” and by telling the Secret Service to allow them in. …” — Lynn Buck Albuquerque

“Trump should be disqualified. What’s good for Couy Griffin should also be good for Donald Trump.” — Frank Fisher Rio Rancho

“Disqualify Donald Trump from the 2024 election ballot? What’s the state afraid of? That the people will elect a president that they want? It’s un-American to fix elections before they even happen — in other words, to interfere with them.” — Adrienne Cox Albuquerque

“He qualifies as a U.S. citizen and has not been convicted of anything to keep him off the ballot. Innocent until when or if proven guilty.” — William Ebel Albuquerque

“Trump is arrogant, self-centered and misogynistic. He treats Putin like a friend. He’s been indicted four times. He’s not presidential material. I am bewildered how he even has enough support to get on the ballot.” — Kim Armano Albuquerque

“Trump should definitely be excluded from the 2024 ballot due to Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution; anyone who has betrayed their oath by planning and inciting an insurrection is no longer qualified to ever hold public office again in the United States. The qualifications are clear.” — Patrick Hickey Albuquerque

“The last time I looked, this was a free country. Leave Trump on the ballot and see what the people decide. This hate for Trump has gone too far. At times he can be his own worst enemy, but leave the ballot alone.” — Susan Hill Albuquerque

“It’s absolutely the right thing for New Mexico to disqualify Mr. Trump from 2024 election ballots. There’s no doubt he violated the Constitution’s 14th Amendment by inciting the insurrection on Jan. 6. …” — Mark Yarnelle Albuquerque

“I am not a Donald Trump fan. I have no plans to vote for him in any election. But you have no right to remove him from the ballot. He has not been convicted of insurrection, or any crime.” — Suzanne H. Ebel Los Ranchos

“Trump has no respect for the Constitution and no commitment to democracy. Voting for him is a vote for the dismantling of the electoral process. Of course, he should be disqualified for the criminal and traitor that he is.” — Brian Hill Albuquerque