Posted on 12/17/2008 10:05:48 AM PST by autumnraine
I read a post the other day that a Freeper got from Congressman John Linder, Georgia, stating that he would stand and object to Obama if he doesn't show proof of constitutional eligibility.
I emailed Mr. Linder and asked if he did indeed write that email and if he was serious about holding Obama to task on something as serious as this.
A few moments ago I received a phone call from Congressman Linder's office confirming that he intends to do exactly that and he is just as intent as us on verifying Obama's eligibility.
I told his staffer (very nice lady) that I was proud of him and that I appreciated his bravery as I know he is going against the tide with this.
She said that she herself was concerned as she had to show full, long form documentation to even work in the building for a Congressman and we shouldn't be told to just take someone's word for an office as important as POTUS.
Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that at least one Congressman is standing up to this, even if the SCOTUS doesn't have the nerve to examine what would seem to be a reasonable question.
I wish that we had more politicians like Congressman Linder!
http://www.rallycongress.com/constitutional-qualification/1244
May I recommend another email offering to provide or direct his office to any supporting documents he may want? I know we (FReepers and others) have far more research time into this then his office could ever put in.
I believe it is congress job.
And takes their oath to defend it seriously!
3 USC 15 - Sec. 15. Counting electoral votes in Congress
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Upon such reading of any such certificate or paper, the President of the Senate shall call for objections, if any. Every objection shall be made in writing, and shall state clearly and concisely, and without argument, the ground thereof, and shall be signed by at least one Senator and one Member of the House of Representatives before the same shall be received.
(snip)
In the example you referenced I believe it was the Congresional Black Caucus who made the objection in the House and Senator Barbara Boxed joined the objection from the Senate.
That is a great idea. Gosh..., where to start? There is so much! I guess he should take a look at all of the lawsuits to start, particularly Berg’s.
I am very proud of my state right now. I truly hope he does it, gets on national TV and isn’t too belittled by the arrogant tyrants running our nation (into the ground).
How about Jeff Sessions - Alabama?
You and me, both, AR. I am proud of our state, too!
can you post the e-mail and contact onformation for the congressman??? I would like to call him and thank him...
At a minimum, this step would hopefully eliminate fears over the winners of future presidential elections. If current suspicions have any validity, it would also prevent a second term for Obama.
Mailing Address for Linder Office:
1026 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1007
Main: 202-225-4272
Fax: 202-225-4696
I just called his office....
they have a woman handling this and she said the congressman has not decided to specifcally stand up and object during the electoral count at this point rather it is one of the options the congressman is looking at....she says if you “read the letter” (I’ve seen no letter) they hope the situation is resolved before the count...
I asked her to please THANK the congressman wholeheartedly as there are many of us who support what he’s doing and more importantly, he is showing courage in standing up for Republicans versus the bend over and take it attitude we’ve seen from the GOP the past four years...I told her there are millions who support this...
she seemed genuinely touched that I supported the congressman and thanked me...
my suggestion is make the call or send the e-mail and back the congressman NOW!!!
http://linder.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactJohn.OfficeLocations
No. You need a minimum of one Congressman and one Senator to even make an objection. (The statute is quoted above in this thread.) If an objection is made, the Senate and the House then vote on whether to count the disputed Electoral Votes or not. A majority vote is sufficient to count EVs over an objection.
I sent his office an email thanking him for standing up for the constitution. I am from the “Show Me State” and I applaud his effort.
Mailing address/phone:
1026 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1007
Main: 202-225-4272
Fax: 202-225-4696
It would. It also has a zero chance of making it through a Democrat controlled Congress. However, legislation like this should be submitted regularly rather than allow the issue to die.
My reading of 3 USC 15 indicates an objection may be presented by a team of at least one Senator and one Representative of the state from which any electoral votes are offered.
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Thanks. I looked it up to answer my question and posted the U.S. Code in #45.
I'm thinking that even though this is a federal issue, the states' legislatures are going to have to be the place where the legislation is passed, since the eligibility ought to be established in order to be placed on each state's ballot. As I wrote earlier, it should not be confined to establishing a presidential candidate meets the natural-born requirement, every person standing for election to the House and Senate must be citizens first, residents of the district/state in which they wish to represent, this also should be a part of the qualifier-legislation, seeing as how a person who isn't even a citizen was allowed onto a state's ballot. Who knows how many non-citizens have attempted to run for a House or Senate seat, but lost the election?
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