Rock Island Today

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) has spoken out against a recent ruling by a Cook County Judge that removed Donald Trump from the Illinois primary ballot. Anderson expressed his strong dissent, stating, “I vehemently disagree with the decision to remove Donald Trump from the Illinois ballot because it is the right of the citizens of our state to decide who they want to serve as their elected officials – not activist judges.” Anderson emphasized the importance of upholding the voters' rights in the democratic process.

In his statement, Anderson also called for intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court, saying, "For the sake of our nation’s democracy, I pray the U.S. Supreme Court quickly overturns any and all lower court decisions of this manner." The Senator hopes for swift action to reverse the decision that he believes infringes upon the democratic principles of the nation.

The controversy surrounding the removal of Trump from the Illinois ballot has sparked strong reactions, with Anderson's remarks adding to the debate over the role of the judiciary in electoral matters. The call for the Supreme Court to intervene reflects a broader concern for the integrity of the electoral process and the protection of citizens' rights to choose their representatives.