In a surprising ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court has decided not to include former President Donald Trump on the state's 2024 presidential ballot. This decision has raised eyebrows as it deviates from the state's historical voting pattern. Trump's absence from the ballot in Colorado underscores the uphill battle Republicans have faced in winning over voters in the state.
To understand the significance of this ruling, let's revisit the 2016 election and Trump's path to victory. In that election, Trump secured 304 electoral votes, while his opponent, Hillary Clinton, garnered 227. Trump's strategy hinged on winning critical battleground states in the Great Lakes region, such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Colorado, known as a traditionally blue state, was not a necessary win for Trump in 2016, and he ultimately lost it. Republicans have not won Colorado since George W. Bush secured the state in 2004.
