[VinL]

Most are misapprehending what Perry’s legal argument is– It’s not that the petition signers must be registered voters; it’s that “THOSE CIRCULATING THE PETITION MUST BE REGISTERED VIRGINIA VOTERS. ”

Got it? Virginia law currently forbids a Perry campaign worker from Texas (for example) from collecting signatures from Virginia voters on his behalf.

As cited in Perry’s Complaint, the US Supreme Court has previously ruled that such a limitation was a violation of the 1st Amendment. (Colorado case).

Have to believe that this fiasco will be settled with all candidates out of Court.

[TornadoAlley3]

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[altura]

Sounds like a boondoggle to me (whatever that is).

I’m glad Perry stepped up to the plate with this lawsuit.

But that’s Perry.

I guess Newt will chime in now.

[seekthetruth]

Most are misapprehending what Perry’s legal argument is– It’s not that the petition signers must be registered voters; it’s that “THOSE CIRCULATING THE PETITION MUST BE REGISTERED VIRGINIA VOTERS. ”
Got it? Virginia law currently forbids a Perry campaign worker from Texas (for example) from collecting signatures from Virginia voters on his behalf.
As cited in Perry’s Complaint, the US Supreme Court has previously ruled that such a limitation was a violation of the 1st Amendment. (Colorado case).
Have to believe that this fiasco will be settled with all candidates out of Court.

THANK YOU! Finally some truth is brought forward! It also needs to be known that the new rules required that a certain number of petitions had to be from EACH county in Virginia. Perry's campaign workers turned in over 11,000 petitions and only 6,000 qualify????

[seekthetruth]

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[ez]

As cited in Perry’s Complaint, the US Supreme Court has previously ruled that such a limitation was a violation of the 1st Amendment. (Colorado case).

Have to believe that this fiasco will be settled with all candidates out of Court.

Set the voters of Virginia free...free to vote for their chosen candidate. Waive the recently adopted rules and let all Federal candidates for nominee of the Republican Party appear on the ballot.