In this case an appeal would normally suspend the verdict so the judge in effect specifically decided to prevent her from running for President by imposing imme

In this case an appeal would normally suspend the verdict so the judge in effect specifically decided to prevent her from running for President by imposing immediate effect on a verdict that isn't final. No doubt that this will only strengthen the claims that this is politically motivated, and the timing is obviously very "interesting"... So unclear how this will play out in public opinion and polls.