Posted on 04/06/2009 1:03:15 PM PDT by steptoe
Stevens conceded and Begich was sworn into office. There does not seem to be a constitutional provision for a Do-Over.
No, but he has oversight of his department and signs off on high profile prosecutions.
Better question. Why are you defending this corruption ?
begich only won by 3000 votes
I am not defending corruption and have in fact advocated the prosecution of all Justice officials involved in the Stevens’ prosecution.
Yes, America needs a Do-Over for the 2008 Presidential Election and the GOP needs a Do-Over of the 2008 primaries.
However, those things are not going to happen since there is no “Do-Over” clause in the Constitution.
That’s fine. Why do you oppose urging those Democrats who won elections BASED upon fraudulent prosecutions and allegations of corruption towards Republican incumbents from stepping down so a new election can be called and a fair election can be run ?
Alas, that is really the only remedy.
First, there is no provision in law for a Do-Over election.
Second, if such a precedent were enacted, we would have a future of every close or clouded election going to a do over.
No, it’s not. The Democrats have known for decades that battles are won on perception. A special election may never and likely will never happen but the stink you cause can so assure you a victory in the next election that the fight is worth it.
Never discount the methods of the opposition just because you abhor their beliefs.
Then by your definition, fraud is A-OK here (well, as long as some culprit is “prosecuted” (ha) long after the theft has occurred and the goal has been reached). These two elections were the difference between a trillion dollar bailout being foisted on the American public and it being stopped. I call that a coup d’etat. What do you call it ?
(Oh, and for Congressional offices, there is a provision, it’s called a special election. So, yes, a “do-over” can occur here - and should).
We’re doing several things that are not in the Constitution. Libtards care nothing for the document so we need to fight back any way we can. Iraqi elections are more free and fair than ours.
I say screw em! We need a special election and give Begich the boot, then replace Stevens next time around.
PoLL is a at the bottom of the juneau empire homepage
“So, yes, a “do-over” can occur here - and should).”
I agree. We should do it next week and blindside ACORN.
Now in Minnesota, given all of the shenanigans - maybe i can be persuaded!
I call it a failure by the AK GOP for once again nominating the Senior Senator and a error by Stevens by pushing for a trial prior to the election.
That’s the state party’s failure (but we did not put up a first-tier challenger to Stevens) and we also tried to dislodge Don Young as well, but a 2nd challenger ran interference for Young and he was renominated by a hair. But Young was not indicted on false charges for the general, and again, it doesn’t change the fact this election was stolen by fraud by the “Justice” Department itself on behalf of the Democrats. Coup d’etat.
Yes, Ted got a raw deal from the DOJ but I am not buying the claim that The AG led a coup.
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