“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.
This entire election cycle has seen constant advice as to why such suits couldn't be filed, and courts' contortions to justify dismissing/denying suits which were filed. All has had the same stunning effect; using the legal system to exempt Obama from obeying the highest law of the land, the Constitution!
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.
You may be right. Again, I advocate action on all fronts simply because every piece of conventional advice has been defeatist. We need only succeed with one of those actions to force Obama's compliance with the Constitution.
As to which action will be successful, I have no idea. It seems to be a crap shoot with every institution hiding from its Constitutional responsibility. However, Docket for US Supreme Court Case No. 08A407, Donofrio v. Wells appears to be on the verge of breaking through all obstructions and actually being heard by SCOTUS. One of the threads discussing this can be viewed here; http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2131423/posts .
If this case is actually heard by SCOTUS, it should be a fantastic opportunity for those who still believe in the Constitution to file "Friend of the Court" briefs. Comments from any Freepers versed in Constitutional Law would really help here.
That's all this tired brain can come up with. We are now at the point where our Republic will turn into a Tyranny. And the last thing standing in the way of the Tyrant-designate is a scrap of paper called the Constitution.