# A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/a-right-wing-think-tank-has-a-plan-to-prevent-democrats-from-being-seated-in-congress/
- Published: 2026-11-02T17:29:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T18:56:41+00:00
- Original publisher: Wired
- Original article: https://www.wired.com/story/a-right-wing-think-tank-has-a-plan-to-prevent-democrats-from-being-seated-in-congress/
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- Think tank proposes blocking some elected Democrats from taking their seats.
- Legal scholars say the argument distorts constitutional norms.
- The article text ends before detailing protections against religious tests.

## Summary

A post from the Center for Renewing America argues that some Democratic candidates could be denied seats in Congress even after winning elections, on the grounds that their beliefs conflict with the Constitution. Constitutional law scholars say the proposal twists established norms and could be challenged in court.

The post targets a supposed “Red-Green Alliance” of progressives and Muslims, naming members of the Squad and other politicians, though none named identify as Marxists. The think tank was founded by Russell Vought, now director of the Office of Management and Budget; the article also notes his disputes over congressional spending powers. The supplied article text ends before explaining the constitutional protections against excluding candidates because of their religion.

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