The oath, dating to the communist scare of the 1950s, asks candidates to swear that they won’t support overthrowing the government.

Presidential hopefuls vying for a spot on Illinois’ March 19 primary ballot had to submit their nominating petitions to the State Board of Elections on Thursday or Friday. The loyalty pledge is not required but is a long-standing tradition that candidates undertake as part of that paperwork.

  • cultsuperstar@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    There are so many Republicans that say they don’t trust the election anymore (thanks, Trump!). But how many are going to say they don’t trust the election if Trump wins? None. None of them are going to say it was rigged if he wins.