Posted on 02/15/2011 12:13:47 AM PST by blockhead51
It doesn't look like Barack Obama will need to get his original birth certificate to state officials to be on the presidential ballot in Arizona next year.
On a 5-3 vote Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee defeated SB 1526 which would let Arizona impose its own requirements on what someone needs to prove before being on the ballot in the state. Three Republicans voted with the two Democrats on the panel to kill the plan offered by Sen. Ron Gould, R-Lake Havasu City.
Virtually identical legislation was introduced in the House in the form of HB 2544. But that measure has never gotten a hearing....
...Each of the measures would preclude a presidential candidate from appearing on the Arizona ballot unless party officials provided certain information to the Secretary of State's Office. That includes an original "long-form birth certificate" complete with the name of the hospital, attending physician and signatures of witnesses, to a sworn statement that the candidate had two parents who were citizens at the time of the child's birth.
"I think it's inappropriate for the state of Arizona to establish its own criteria for a federal office that goes beyond what the (U.S.) Constitution requires," said Sen. John McComish, R-Phoenix. And Sen. Adam Driggs, R-Phoenix, said this could create a situation where each of the 50 states would be screening presidential candidates using different standards.
This is stunning news!! Did someone “get” to these three clowns?
Ahnold should run.
You betcha!
“...this could create a situation where each of the 50 states would be screening presidential candidates using different standards.”
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So?
What is wrong with states’ rights anyway?
Two republicans flipped, including Rick Martin a co sponsor. ?????
I was under the impression that the bill only required potential candidates to verify that they were constitutionally eligible to hold the office for which they were aspiring to. The constitution grants states that authority. This smells really bad. Sovereign nation my a**.
The Ruling Class shall not have to jump through bureaucratic hoops.
Payoff or blackmail, one or the other.
Their reasoning for their vote is a crock of crap!
Extortion?
And you're worried about what other states do, why?
Pack of cowards...
Time to move this one in the AZ House.
“The Arizona Bill was defeated today with the help of three Republicans.”
I see primary challenges in their futures.
Frankly, I think this all comes down to the flak the state has taken over the illegal immigration vote they held last year.
They’ve allowed the LSM to turn them into weenies.
You know...I could run for President right now and not be worried about the Constitutional qualifications. They are solid, though getting the votes is an entirely different matter. ;o)
To your point...they should concern themselves with only their state and laws, and not worry about the requirement laws of the the other states.
Just a thought and I know it was a state matter, but I can almost see John McCain’s hand in this screwed up vote.........Just saying.
It was a joke.
Since no one needs to prove constitutional eligibility, anyone can now run.
Even the age restriction is unenforceable.
Orly Taitz must have testified before the committee.
Have you guys figured out yet that the Democratics and the Republicans are playing for the same team?
Someone this stupid should be removed.
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