[devattel]

This is the right observation for the acceptance of the case. However, they can influence the final decision should it be accepted.

If the rumor is correct with regards to the number of members who want to address this case, I am going to assume it is Alito, Scalia, and Thomas who are the ones who want to resolve the issue. Roberts would have to admit he suspected a problem when he swore Obama in and did nothing to address it. Kennedy is most likely sitting on the fence.

[Hotlanta Mike]

Colonel Hollister: Obama’s Social Security Number Reserved for Connecticut Applicants Comes Back as “Fail” and “SSN Not in File (Never Issued)”

http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2011/02/colonel-gregory-hollister-obamas-social.html#comment-form

[jamese777]

This is the right observation for the acceptance of the case. However, they can influence the final decision should it be accepted.
If the rumor is correct with regards to the number of members who want to address this case, I am going to assume it is Alito, Scalia, and Thomas who are the ones who want to resolve the issue. Roberts would have to admit he suspected a problem when he swore Obama in and did nothing to address it. Kennedy is most likely sitting on the fence.

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Yes, I agree with you and your supposition makes good sense.
Kagan and Sotomayor recusals would definitely matter if the Writ of Certiorari is granted by four Justices.