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To: American Dream 246

Would that invalidate Owens’ previous votes?


3 posted on 11/12/2009 2:13:00 PM PST by GodGunsGuts
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To: GodGunsGuts
"Would that invalidate Owens’ previous votes?"

No. The law provides for these kinds of circumstances in something known as the De Facto Officer doctrine. Owens was sworn in, and as such, his votes and any other official actions would stand as law.

12 posted on 11/12/2009 2:17:23 PM PST by OldDeckHand (Obamacare - So bad, even Joe Lieberman isn't going to vote for it.)
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To: GodGunsGuts

I think he get’s sent to Guantanamo.


16 posted on 11/12/2009 2:18:36 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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