Posted on 07/17/2004 10:20:48 AM PDT by Dog Gone
An independent candidate who hopes to unseat U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston contends that she is ineligible for the November election.
In a lawsuit filed this week, Houston businessman Tom Bazan alleges that Jackson Lee did not file in time for the March 9 Democratic primary and thus is not eligible for the Nov. 2 general election.
Jackson Lee, who represents the 18th Congressional District, denied missing the deadline.
"I physically went over there (to file)," she said Friday. "I take filing very seriously; I do it myself. There's absolutely no question that it was timely."
Jackson Lee's primary election application is dated Jan. 13, three days before the deadline.
Bazan, 50, said he has information suggesting the filing was not completed on time. He said the information will be disclosed through the legal process.
"I have copies of other documentation that leads me to believe the transaction didn't occur on Jan. 13," he said.
The law endorsing congressional redistricting extended the filing deadline to Jan. 16.
The original filing period for the primary was Dec. 3 through Jan. 2. Congressional candidates were allowed to file between Jan. 11 and 16 because of the redistricting plan, said Jennifer Waisath, spokeswoman for the Texas secretary of state's office.
Jackson Lee filed on time, said Gerry Birnberg, chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party, which accepts candidate filings.
Birnberg said he watched her fill out and sign the application three days before the deadline.
"There's just absolutely no problem," he said.
This is a non-starter. Too bad, though.
She still thinks that.
If he filed a lawsuit, he must have the goods on somebody.
Crooked election officials?
Thank you.
BTW, I don't think a conservative would stand a chance with her constituents. I do think the independents might, especially if this pans out. This is such good, hopeful news. keep me posted if you hear more about this!!!!
I appologize, again. I didn't read the follow-up posts while I firing away the links. I am reading up on this guy now. Called my husband in... he is trying to bump me off the computer to check this out. Good work here, DG!!
That hair hasn't been taken down or changed in over a decade, I don't know if she even washes that beehive thing.
And it would all be Bush's fault.
I'll keep you posted.
The question is whether she filed with the Harris County Democrat Party or the Harris County Board of Elections (or whatever office handles the filings). I'm sure it is notarized.
If the notarization is there and other Democrats testify that they witnessed the filing, I don't think the case has a prayer.
He would have to prove not only that SJL didn't file properly but that her Dem backers are all lying about it.
Would be wonderful if it were true but I'm not getting my hopes up.
I hope his evidence is water tight. Because otherwise...he is going to be accused of racism. Oh, hell, he is going to be accused of racism either way. After all, they don't try to hold the WHITE Democrats to the rules.
I think I should claim desenfranchisement. I live in her district and every time I call her office they hand-up on me. PLEASE. PLEASE. Let this be true!
Sheila Jackson Lee may be ineligible for the November election ping. This could get interesting! I'd be glad to see her potty mouth out of office!
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