Corp Posted September 19, 2008 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2008 http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stori...age_tab_newstab[link Bob Barr wants McCain, Obama off Texas ballot Libertarian Party nominee sues, saying they missed the filing deadline By SCOTT SHEPARD Cox News Service Tuesday, September 16, 2008 WASHINGTON — Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr’s campaign filed suit Tuesday seeking to remove Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama from the ballot in Texas, alleging that the two major candidates missed the deadline for officially filing to be on the ballot. The lawsuit by the former Republican congressman from Georgia claims that neither McCain nor Obama met the requirement of Texas law that all candidates provide “written certification” of their nomination “before 5 p.m. on the 70th day before election day,” because neither had been formally nominated by their respective parties in time. The suit was filed in the Texas Supreme Court in Austin. “The seriousness of this issue is self-evident,” the lawsuit states. “The hubris of the major parties has risen to such a level that they do not believe that the election laws of the State of Texas apply to them.” Pat Dixon, chairman of the Texas Libertarian Party, issued a statement saying, “Libertarian principles require personal responsibility for your acts and failures. Obama and McCain failed to meet the deadlines. They must follow the law like everyone else.” Barr first raised the issue in a press release earlier this month. Ashley Burton, a spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State’s office, responded at that time, saying, “Both parties made filings with our office before the deadline, supplemented their filings and will be on the November ballot.” Barr plans to hold a news conference at the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday. Saw thing posted on another forum and found it amusing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindMessiah Posted September 19, 2008 #2 Share Posted September 19, 2008 http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stori...age_tab_newstab[link Bob Barr wants McCain, Obama off Texas ballot Libertarian Party nominee sues, saying they missed the filing deadline By SCOTT SHEPARD Cox News Service Tuesday, September 16, 2008 WASHINGTON — Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr’s campaign filed suit Tuesday seeking to remove Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama from the ballot in Texas, alleging that the two major candidates missed the deadline for officially filing to be on the ballot. The lawsuit by the former Republican congressman from Georgia claims that neither McCain nor Obama met the requirement of Texas law that all candidates provide “written certification” of their nomination “before 5 p.m. on the 70th day before election day,” because neither had been formally nominated by their respective parties in time. The suit was filed in the Texas Supreme Court in Austin. “The seriousness of this issue is self-evident,” the lawsuit states. “The hubris of the major parties has risen to such a level that they do not believe that the election laws of the State of Texas apply to them.” Pat Dixon, chairman of the Texas Libertarian Party, issued a statement saying, “Libertarian principles require personal responsibility for your acts and failures. Obama and McCain failed to meet the deadlines. They must follow the law like everyone else.” Barr first raised the issue in a press release earlier this month. Ashley Burton, a spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State’s office, responded at that time, saying, “Both parties made filings with our office before the deadline, supplemented their filings and will be on the November ballot.” Barr plans to hold a news conference at the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday. Saw thing posted on another forum and found it amusing There's already a topic on it but what exactly is so amusing about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp Posted September 20, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Bah it was? Ok mods go ahead and lock this. Amusing since if this did go through, no way in hell, it'd mean that a third party might actually gain some seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindMessiah Posted September 20, 2008 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Bah it was? Ok mods go ahead and lock this. Amusing since if this did go through, no way in hell, it'd mean that a third party might actually gain some seats. So we only follow US law if it will result in a third party getting delegates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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