Posted on 02/11/2016 8:24:27 PM PST by digger48
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - GOP Congressman Todd Young is accusing Democrats of using dirty tricks in an effort to get his name removed from the ballot in the race for U.S. Senate.
And Republican leaders are expressing concern over the possibility that the Democrats will be successful.
In order to make the ballot, a candidate must gather 500 petition signatures in each of Indiana's 9 congressional districts. Todd Young collected just 498 in the 1st Congressional District according to Democrats who have filed a challenge with the state Election Commission.
The Todd Young campaign believes that it has 501 certified signatures in that district based on actions taken by county clerks.
The Election Commission will decide which side is right at a hearing next Friday.
Meanwhile, Republican leaders in the General Assembly are defending the ballot requirement.
"I don't think it's too high a hurdle but you need to be sure you beat the hurdle," said House Speaker Brian Bosma." So, I was a little surprised when I heard there were only 501 certified signatures originally. That's cutting it way too short for most candidates I would say."
"If it's true, it's one of the most colossal mistakes I've ever seen," said Senate President Pro Tem David Long, "and it's stunning because I suspect that Congressman Young thought he had all the signatures wrapped up weeks ago. So, all I can say is that I'm amazed he's in that situation."
Long, by the way, has endorsed Young’s primary opponent, Marlin Stutzman.
Young is the front-runner for the GOP nomination but if his name is taken off the ballot, Stutzman will be the only remaining Republican candidate since Eric Holcomb quit the race to become Lieutenant Governor.
WTF?
At least we'll be rid of Dan Coats.
First of all, in instances like this, you always obtain more signatures than you need. You never cut it off at one vote more than you need. You get 100 more than you need. Maybe just 50, but you must have redundancy. This is why.
You should always get far more signatures than you need. If you need 500, get a minimum of 1500.
: ,,,you always obtain more signatures than you need.”
Exactly. Stupid, stupid mistake. No sympathy here.
From the story, it appears in Indiana county clerks certify signatures as filed. In such a case, you know when you hit 500. I’ve collected signatures in several states (but not in Indiana), and the rules are different in each one.
Again from the story, it appears that the other party knocked three signatures off, reducing the number of valid signatures in that Congressional District, from 501 to 498. Sounding cruel.
Stutzman, who will then be unopposed for the GOP nomination is a movement conservative (think Club for Growth). Stutzman submitted more than 700 signatures in this district.
Stutzman is the guy here anyway. Todd Young is a good guy, but he signed on the idiotic Main Street Project....the middle of the road losers who want to steer the party to certain doom. We are better off w/o him in the race.
Lazy idiot deserves to get kicked off the ballot. When I ran I made sure I had at least 50% more signatures than required.
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Standard rule — get twice as many signatures as you need.
Go Marlin Stuzman! Todd Young is a Boehner/Ryan Republican.
No wonder he is stupid, Mitt started Main St. Repubs in early 2000.
Club for weenie Morons that kept Growth.
Measure twice, cut once.
GOPe showing its incompetence.
Micky Mouse and Donald Duck signed twice!...they can only count them once!....Follow the rules!!!..../s
Ah the GOPe. snatching defeat from the jaws of victory for generations
In order to make the ballot, a candidate must gather 500 petition signatures in each of Indiana's 9 congressional districts. Todd Young collected just 498 in the 1st Congressional District according to Democrats who have filed a challenge with the state Election Commission. The Todd Young campaign believes that it has 501 certified signatures in that district based on actions taken by county clerks... Meanwhile, Republican leaders in the General Assembly are defending the ballot requirement... "If it's true, it's one of the most colossal mistakes I've ever seen," said Senate President Pro Tem David Long... Long, by the way, has endorsed Young's primary opponent, Marlin Stutzman. Young is the front-runner for the GOP nomination but if his name is taken off the ballot, Stutzman will be the only remaining Republican candidate since Eric Holcomb quit the race to become Lieutenant Governor.You have, perhaps, heard of the Circular Firing Squad?
A Republican to stupid to understand the need to have a 20% buffer in petitions is to stupid to win in the general election.
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