Over the past month or two, I've noticed a couple of 'blue' states which have worked up draft laws (and passing them), which would require you (as a Presidential candidate) to release your tax submissions to the IRS. No release? No path to the state nomination process for President.
Legal? Well, it'll be challenged, and the chie problem I see is that they made this feature ONLY for people running for President. If they'd said everyone (from dog-catcher to city councilman) would have to do the same.....it might withstand legal issues. I think the big court folks will just laugh and throw this out.
But somewhere along the way, some state (maybe Alabama) will get into this game, and add blue-state-like tactics as well.
For example: mandate that you have to be five-foot six inches tall to run for President and show up to be measured by the State Attorney General.
For example: provide all social media commentary for three years, if running for President.
For example: provide evidence of a driver's license being current, if running for President.
For example: provide your shoe size, preferred breakfast menu, and a photo of your favorite teacher....if you want to run for President.
It's silly but we are evolving into a silly society.
States have no legal right to set standards for a federal office. This has been settled by term limits. About 20 years ago several states put term limits on federal office holders from their state. The federal courts said such laws were unconstitutional. This is all for show.
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