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{Florida} Court: Voters May See List of Candidates
AP ^ | 10/27/6 | BRENT KALLESTAD

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.

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: foleygate
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1 posted on 10/27/2006 4:26:40 PM PDT by SmithL
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To: JulieRNR21; MinuteGal; Joe Brower

Good news


2 posted on 10/27/2006 4:28:48 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: SmithL

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.


3 posted on 10/27/2006 4:34:27 PM PDT by WOSG (Broken-glass time, Republicans! Save the Congress!)
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To: SmithL
Wow! The Republicans won a court case in South Florida?
There must be pigs flying somewhere.


4 posted on 10/27/2006 4:34:51 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: SmithL
that providing notices was fine, but only if the notices include other candidates' names.

My understanding is that it did already. That is why the local RNC was incredulous that it was deemed an "ad."

5 posted on 10/27/2006 4:37:24 PM PDT by doodad
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To: SmithL
A fair ruling. Even I had some concerns over the fairness of posting signs saying a vote for Negron = a vote for Foley. This should accomplish the same purpose.

If we can hold this seat, it'll be huge. Has anyone seen any polling data from this district?
6 posted on 10/27/2006 4:37:42 PM PDT by MMcC
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To: SmithL
Every now and again, common sense rears its ugly head in a courtroom. The position of the Democrats was (as it often is) to keep the voters in ignorance of what was going on. This court made it clear that the voters are entitled to know who the real candidates are.

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.

Congressman Billybob

Latest article: "Recess at Salisbury State"

Please see my most recent new statement on running for Congress, here.

7 posted on 10/27/2006 4:45:20 PM PDT by Congressman Billybob (Have a look-see. Please get involved.)
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To: SmithL

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...


8 posted on 10/27/2006 4:45:46 PM PDT by Txsleuth (EVERYONE VOTE---AND VOTE REPUBLICAN,...even if you have to hold your nose!)
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To: Txsleuth

Britt Hume mentioned on the Grapevine segment that Negron's planning to post the following sign all over the district: "Punch Foley For Joe". :)


9 posted on 10/27/2006 4:58:17 PM PDT by ClubCaved
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To: darkwing104

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.


10 posted on 10/27/2006 5:02:16 PM PDT by T.L.Sink
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To: T.L.Sink
I am up in the Panhandle and well aware of Amendmrnt #8.
Thanks for the info on the Supreme CourtJudge.

I am just amazed that the local Judge had some Common Sense.


11 posted on 10/27/2006 5:08:07 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: MMcC
Has anyone seen any polling data from this district?

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.

12 posted on 10/27/2006 5:11:57 PM PDT by gridlock (The 'Pubbies will pick up at least TWO seats in the Senate and FOUR seats in the House in 2006)
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To: doodad

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


13 posted on 10/27/2006 5:14:42 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: SmithL

This is good news.


14 posted on 10/27/2006 5:29:32 PM PDT by OldFriend (CNN ~ GIVING THE TERRORISTS A FAIR SHAKE)
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To: SmithL
Sometimes I wonder if all you Florida freepers are aware we have our own state forum where we can read all the down-and-dirty on the upcoming election.

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

15 posted on 10/27/2006 6:09:49 PM PDT by MinuteGal (Florida Freepers, keep up with FL politics & freeps on our state forum. To access it, freepmail me.)
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To: T.L.Sink
I am in Foley's disrict and am telling people to vote for Foley is a vote for Negron, I get called or fliers almost everyday about it. What about the other Judges and amendments? Especially the circuit judges? Thanks
16 posted on 10/27/2006 6:13:10 PM PDT by jmj3jude
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To: SmithL

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.


17 posted on 10/27/2006 6:31:05 PM PDT by WL-law
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To: jmj3jude

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,


18 posted on 10/27/2006 9:28:29 PM PDT by T.L.Sink
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To: SmithL

Good news


19 posted on 10/27/2006 9:30:08 PM PDT by 1035rep
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To: T.L.Sink
Kick all of the Supreme Court Judges out they were the nasties who tried to allow Gores Lawyers to pull a fast one. The only thing that saved us was Katherine Harris running for Senator that Barbara Dole has put a hex on her financially. She has not received one thin dime of support from the RNC or the FRNC.
In my book this is shooting your own wounded and it stinks big time. Mrs Dole I thought you were above that kind of small time thinking! We will not forget!
20 posted on 10/27/2006 9:39:44 PM PDT by straps (The problems with us republicans is, " We shoot our own wounded")
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