Concur with the complete assessment in your Post #53. However, I believe our elected officials are gutless and the courts corrupt. In other words, the system will not function properly unless forced.
In this case, I contend that we should have our cake and eat it too. Citizens should assert their standing with multiple legal actions, and the Senator & Representative file their objections as you proposed.
Those legitimate demands would force activity by the Legislative and Judicial branches plus the Electoral College. A number of the actions would likely suck in the Several States. Ultimately, some of the legal actions would survive the gauntlet to the Supreme Court. And the Electors would not be idle.
We should defend the Constitution with more than one arrow in our quiver. Multiple legal actions will help fill the quiver of freedom.
“Citizens should assert their standing with multiple legal actions, and the Senator & Representative file their objections as you proposed.”
Agreed.
Unfortunately, such suits at the moment may be patently ineffective. Earlier, I proposed bringing an action in each state in an attempt a) to at the least give notice to the electors in each state that there was a serious question about O’s eligibility and b) optimally, to find a court(s) that would order O to demonstrate his eligibility.
However, a reliable source advised such suits were beyond the time for contesting O’s filing in the primary election and thus, too late.
Unless an attorney familiar with constitutional law can suggest a more effective plan - I speculate there is an opportunity during the Dec 15 - Jan 5 period - it appears we are now left with the Jan 6 option.
Consider the reaction when McCain did not immediately and forcefully challenge the Palin critics. Conservative Republicans new to the party should realize if they do not take effective action in this regard that their political party will be seriously damaged.
In fact, they had better get a game plan together if we are to remain a nation of laws. That is why I propose Freepers and all other alert Americans visit the local offices of their federal Republican politicians, with a letter in hand, to effectively register our concerns.
“Citizens should assert their standing with multiple legal actions, and the Senator & Representative file their objections as you proposed.”
Agreed.
Unfortunately, such suits at the moment may be patently ineffective. Earlier, I proposed bringing an action in each state in an attempt a) to at the least give notice to the electors in each state that there was a serious question about O’s eligibility and b) optimally, to find a court(s) that would order O to demonstrate his eligibility.
However, a reliable source advised such suits were beyond the time for contesting O’s filing in the primary election and thus, too late.
Unless an attorney familiar with constitutional law can suggest a more effective plan - I speculate there is an opportunity during the Dec 15 - Jan 5 period - it appears we are now left with the Jan 6 option.
Consider the reaction when McCain did not immediately and forcefully challenge the Palin critics. Conservative Republicans new to the party should realize if they do not take effective action in this regard that their political party will be seriously damaged.
In fact, they had better get a game plan together if we are to remain a nation of laws. That is why I propose Freepers and all other alert Americans visit the local offices of their federal Republican politicians, with a letter in hand, to effectively register our concerns.