[GOPcapitalist]

CAN WE UN-NOMINATE A CANDIDATE LIKE BILL GREEN???

It's a long shot and would almost certainly lead to a court battle and some lawsuits, but I would support an attempt to do so in the form of a "nullification" rule at the state convention that strips BOTH Greens of their nominations. The party could theoretically do this in San Antonio, which would automatically prompt a lawsuit from both Greens based upon Texas election statutes that say they earned the nomination. It is my belief that the Republican Party could successfully fight off a lawsuit of that type based upon a relatively recent precedent in which the Arkansas Democrats were allowed to refuse to seat Lyndon LaRouche delegates at their convention even though they had won delegate slots under state law. The premise of that ruling was that political parties are PRIVATE organizations and can accordingly choose their own candidates. Laws that prevent them from doing so are therefore unconstitutional.

[WOSG]

but I would support an attempt to do so in the form of a "nullification" rule at the state convention that strips BOTH Greens of their nominations."

Non-starter. Paul Green got establishment support. I am on the Susan Lilly list. everyone gave to him ... dont ask me why. And everyone endorsed him.

We could however go after Bill Green. Maybe if we get enough affidavits of people who voted for Bill Green, we could get a 'nullification'.

"It is my belief that the Republican Party could successfully fight off a lawsuit of that type based upon a relatively recent precedent in which the Arkansas Democrats were allowed to refuse to seat Lyndon LaRouche delegates at their convention even though they had won delegate slots under state law."

Likewise we could fight off this if there is some power for the party to withdraw support based on voter confusion.

The effort would be pretty much in vain if the end result is an empty name on the ballot ... can we go back and undo that so that Garcia is back on the ballot?

[Bigun]

It is my belief that the Republican Party could successfully fight off a lawsuit of that type based upon a relatively recent precedent in which the Arkansas Democrats were allowed to refuse to seat Lyndon LaRouche delegates at their convention even though they had won delegate slots under state law. The premise of that ruling was that political parties are PRIVATE organizations and can accordingly choose their own candidates. Laws that prevent them from doing so are therefore unconstitutional.

Without even going into the political considerations involved with such a move, I would point out the fact that you left out four CRITICAL words in what you said above.

If it were modified to read:

It is my belief that the Republican Party could successfully fight off a lawsuit of that type IF THEY WANTED TO...

it would be correct IMHO!

[WOSG]

see my previous post to Bigun.

what is the exact name of the case you mentioned? the arkansas case?

Do you really think the texas section 172 requiring primary election could be overturned?