There must be pigs flying somewhere.
Posted on 10/27/2006 4:26:37 PM PDT by SmithL
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) --
Voters deciding on a replacement for disgraced Rep. Mark Foley may be provided with a list of candidates in the race as they enter the voting booth next month, an appeals court ruled Friday.
Foley's name will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot because his resignation came too late to make changes after revelations that the Florida Republican sent lurid electronic messages to male teenage congressional pages. A replacement GOP candidate, Joe Negron, is running in Foley's place.
Republicans proposed posting signs at polling places that explained a vote for Foley would go to Negron to avoid voter confusion. But Democrats challenged the idea in court, saying it would amount to a last-minute plug for Negron.
A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeals ruled Friday that providing notices was fine, but only if the notices include other candidates' names. The court did not address how the information should be given out — such as whether the notices can be handed to voters or posted.
Republicans cheered the ruling.
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What "other candidates"? Wouldnt they already be on the ballot anyway?
The Dems had a double victory in Texas when they (a) prevented a replacemetn for DeLay to be on the ballot and (b) even the write-in name couldnt be listed in the polling place.
sigh.
My understanding is that it did already. That is why the local RNC was incredulous that it was deemed an "ad."
When you think about it, this is a no-brainer. And so is the position of the Democrats and the ACLU, that only an uninformed voter is a good voter. They deserved to lose, and finally, they have lost. This opens the possibility that the Repubs may hold this seat in Florida.
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I just got home...and am watching the debate...it is very interesting..and when Joe Negron mentioned that the court IS allowing signs at polling places...the audience really started applauding...
Britt Hume mentioned on the Grapevine segment that Negron's planning to post the following sign all over the district: "Punch Foley For Joe". :)
I'm not in Foley's old district but in the 19th and I want to call attention to two important things on the ballot: First be sure to vote for the constitutional amendment that eliminates the abuse of eminent domain which transfers property from one private entity to another - not legitimate PUBLIC domain.
Second, vote AGAINST retaining Pariente on Supreme Court. She's a leftist loony activist - FL residents who remember her behaviour during the disputed 2000 election will know what I mean! I've voted absentee.
I am just amazed that the local Judge had some Common Sense.
It is my understanding that if Negron's name was on the ballot, he would win handily. Also, if there is no confusion at the polls, Negron will win handily. The voters aren't holding Foley's failings against Negron, who is a popular figure in the district.
The Donk's only hope is to sow confusion.
Reuters is the source (if it is reuters it is wrong)
Reuters is trying to IMPLY that was not the case before.
the signs did inteed list ALL the candidates.
A vote for X goes to Y
A vote for Z goes to Z
A vote for T goes to T
This is good news.
This week, researching freepers posted their "yes" or "no" recommendations for the 6 amendments. Recommendations are coming in for judges also. If you don't see your district, just post a question. There's always a freeper somewhere with ready answers.
The FR state site is invaluable. Start availing yourself of it.
You can access the Florida forum by clicking the flag on your profile page. If you have any questions, freepmail me.
Commenting on the forum is the same as here except you press "enter" for new paragraphs unlike we do here.
Leni
I watched the debate tonight on C-Span, and Negron was FAR more impressive than the Dem candidate. No contest.
Also, there's an African-American woman running as a 3rd party candidate who, although a VERY unimpressive debator (and I'm being kind!), will probably draw a few votes away from the Dem -- and that's a good thing.
Darkwing just refreshed my memory - it's Amendment 8. This would allow FL residents to avoid the rogue (Kelo) U.S. Supreme Court decision that clearly violates the 5th Amendment clause that reads "...nor shall PRIVATE property be taken for PUBLIC use, without just compensation."
What's been happening is that by legal chicanery PRIVATE property is given to PRIVATE parties. For example, a public municipality may assert eminent domain against a private owner. BUT the SHAM is exposed when the municipality simply TRANSFERS (all prearranged!) this property to another private owner. Usually because they can collect more tax revenue from the receiving private party!
Relative to judges, Pariente is the only one I vividly recall because she's the most notorious of the whole lot. Regards,
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