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President's lawyers say eligibility question over
WND ^ | 9/15/09 | Bob Unruh

Posted on 09/15/2009 7:45:03 PM PDT by pissant

A team of taxpayer-supported lawyers arguing on behalf of President Obama's eligibility to occupy the Oval Office say not even the U.S. Supreme Court has any input into the question at this point, and such cases should be barred from the courts.

"The Constitution's commitment to the Electoral College of the responsibility to select the president includes the authority to decide whether a presidential candidate is qualified for office," said a brief filed by government lawyers in a California lawsuit over Obama's eligibility under the Constitution's demand for a "natural born citizen" in the White House.

That's because, the brief states, "the examination of a candidate's qualifications is an integral component of the electors' decision-making process. The Constitution also provides that, after the Electoral College has voted, further review of a presidential candidate's eligibility for office, to the extent such review is required, rests with Congress."

The lawsuit has been brought on behalf of a number of plaintiffs alleging that Obama is not constitutionally eligible for office. The case, being handled by attorney Orly Taitz, who now has been joined by Gary Kreep of the United States Justice Foundation, has a tentative trial date of Jan. 26, 2010.

Before then, however, U.S. District Judge David Carter is scheduled to hear the government's demand that the case be thrown out.

The arguments submitted by acting U.S. Attorney George S. Cardona and assistant U.S. Attorneys Leon Weidman, Roger E. West and David A. DeJute, say the Constitution further specifies if no candidate gets a majority of the electoral votes, the House of Representatives has the authority to select the president, "and, in so doing, to evaluate the candidates' qualifications."

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption
KEYWORDS: birthcertificate; birthers; certifigate; education; government; healthcare; islam; larrysinclairslover; marines; military; obama; palin; politics; veterans
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To: ThunderSleeps
Why is Al Gore wearing long johns if we have global warming? This is a riot.

He has to shovel them out!

161 posted on 09/16/2009 4:35:09 AM PDT by Candor7 (The effective weapons against Fascism are ridicule, derision, and truth (Member NRA)
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To: SpaceBar; pissant; LucyT
Yes, these lawyers are in fact declaring a coupe. If this gets wide spread publication, you can bet that America will realize they have an Obama Junta ruling America.They represent very few Americans, and very few racial minorities either for that matter.

The OBAMA JUNTA

Realize it, and GET RID OF IT!!!!!!

162 posted on 09/16/2009 4:38:08 AM PDT by Candor7 (The effective weapons against Fascism are ridicule, derision, and truth (Member NRA)
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To: plain talk; pissant; LucyT; Beckwith; Fred Nerks
Obama must be forced to resign, just like Nixon was forced at the hands of a raving media lobby. Its just a matter of time.

Fraud in the excution of an election, even if successful, will not stand in America.

The remedy will be political, not court based. It won't get that far IMHO.

163 posted on 09/16/2009 4:42:44 AM PDT by Candor7 (The effective weapons against Fascism are ridicule, derision, and truth (Member NRA)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

That is exactly what they are saying. Odd ploy, admit the fault but claim there is nothing that can be done. They may be correct - unfortunately.


164 posted on 09/16/2009 4:45:57 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Nemo me impune lacessit The law will be followed, dammit!)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

On second reflection this may not be that odd. If they can make the argument it would eliminate examonation of any documents.


165 posted on 09/16/2009 4:49:37 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Nemo me impune lacessit The law will be followed, dammit!)
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To: DavidFarrar
...Personally, I can’t imagine any person once found to be ineligible to hold office of the Presidency of the United States in a court of law could seriously believe they could actually remain in office, or would have any moral authority to lead.

this is an efficient statement of the upshot of what happens if BO 'found'/demonstated to be ineligible; don't fret 'bout succession issues etc,: stay focused on sole question of eligibility-"court of public and 'official' opinion" handles the matter forward.

Gosh, would a DEM would seriously claim an undocumented alien should lead the U.S.!?

166 posted on 09/16/2009 5:13:11 AM PDT by 1234
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To: pissant

This case was filed before obambi was president.


167 posted on 09/16/2009 5:41:40 AM PDT by dubie (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.)
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To: pissant
More redirection and not answering the question. Is he or is he not a natural born citizen.

This only further argues the negligent actions of the electoral college, the DNC et. al. as to their constitutional responsibility to vet their candidate.

168 posted on 09/16/2009 5:41:55 AM PDT by roaddog727 (It's the Constitution, Stupid!)
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To: pissant
A team of taxpayer-supported lawyers arguing on behalf of President Obama’s eligibility to occupy the Oval Office say not even the U.S. Supreme Court has any input into the question at this point, and such cases should be barred from the courts.

Oh ok. Glad we cleared that up. Just one more thing. Who is this "team of taxpayer-supported lawyers"?

169 posted on 09/16/2009 5:45:31 AM PDT by McGruff (Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency - Obama)
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To: 1COUNTER-MORTER-68
“It Ain’t Over Till The Fat Lady Sings!”...

Is the "Fat Lady" the Secretary of State or the First Lady?

170 posted on 09/16/2009 6:02:59 AM PDT by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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To: STARWISE

It’s not just the fraudulant BC:

1. LYING about using another name on his application for BAR.

2. Failing to register for draft and/or providing a false document (Debbie S)

3. Lying about registration for college????

Point is there should be a dozen or more criminal charges that he should be charged regarding.

Yes, the far left may continue to support them, but the mainstream down to earth rats will not. Split in the party...End of the party.


171 posted on 09/16/2009 6:59:13 AM PDT by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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To: OneWingedShark
They are ASKING for Armed America to Use its Right to Alter or Abolish the Government. (See the Declaration of Independence)

Some people like to claim that the Declaration of Independence is not a law. They are wrong. The Declaration of Independence was adopted as the very first law passed by the first Congress.

172 posted on 09/16/2009 7:16:22 AM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: plain talk

In the end the PEOPLE can remove him from office if he does not go willingly.


173 posted on 09/16/2009 7:22:54 AM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: American Constitutionalist

Reader’s Digest Version:
The handwriting is on the wall.


174 posted on 09/16/2009 7:26:46 AM PDT by Genoa
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To: so_real

The President is not a military officer. If he was, he’d be subject to the UCMJ.


175 posted on 09/16/2009 7:28:47 AM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: Tymesup

If the case was filed as a petition to show cause why he should not be removed from office, it could have all been done within a month or so.


176 posted on 09/16/2009 7:32:22 AM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: pissant

Great lawyers we’re paying for. An argument like this is perfect for winning the battle and losing the war. It seems to assert that NBC status is irrelevant once the EC has voted and Congress has certified. Even if it produces a dismissal (which one hopes it will not do), Obama’s moral authority to govern will erode even more quickly without resolution of the main question: Is he NBC or not? This will not make it go away.


177 posted on 09/16/2009 7:39:41 AM PDT by Genoa
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To: pissant
LOL!

What? They've decided they've humored us long enough? Yeah, okay...

178 posted on 09/16/2009 7:54:44 AM PDT by fortunecookie (Please pray for Anna, age 7, who waits for a new kidney.)
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To: Genoa
Is he NBC or not? This will not make it go away.

Any red-blooded American with even the slightest shred of honesty, integrity and common decency (along with the fear of God) would surely not hesitate to produce his bona fides and put this all to rest.

Sadly, Barry Soetoro Hussein Obama has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he possesses NONE of these qualities.
179 posted on 09/16/2009 7:54:51 AM PDT by thecraw (Follower of Jesus...American...Tennessean...Birther! You Betcha!)
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To: plenipotentiary

You are on :)


180 posted on 09/16/2009 7:57:38 AM PDT by Nachum (The complete Obama list at www.nachumlist.com)
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