[lonevoice]

...the first hard cut-off for entering the race is Oct. 28, when presidential candidates who hope to appear on the ballot in the New Hampshire primary would be required to submit a filing fee from a federally registered presidential campaign committee

Does Governor Palin have a federally registered presidential campaign committee with which to meet this requirement? I'm thinking no, and that SarahPAC doesn't meet that requirement. If not, how long does it take to file the paperwork for that registration, allowing a bit of leeway for delays, errors, and officially obtaining that status?

If Politico wants to play Sherlock Holmes based on unnamed sources, it would seem like a more productive use of their time to keep an eye on wherever one would find information about someone registering a presidential campaign.

[BillM]

So, you don't think Sarah has a lawyer to advise her on these issues?? It seems that her lawyers in Alaska beat ALL the ethics complaints. Her lawyers negotiated 2 best sellers and a major TV series. They have just filed notice of potential suit against Harper Collins.

I'm guessing that she actually has a very competent election lawyer on the job as I type this.

[Jess79]

Does Governor Palin have a federally registered presidential campaign committee with which to meet this requirement? I'm thinking no, and that SarahPAC doesn't meet that requirement. If not, how long does it take to file the paperwork for that registration, allowing a bit of leeway for delays, errors, and officially obtaining that status?

I think the info at this link answers your questions. The process doesn't appear too complicated. Just file a couple forms. http://www.fec.gov/ans/answers_candidate.shtml

[Cboldt]

-- Does Governor Palin have a federally registered presidential campaign committee with which to meet this requirement? I'm thinking no, and that SarahPAC doesn't meet that requirement. --

The only thing required to get ballot access in NH is to file a simple declaration of constitutional qualification, and pay the filing fee. The filing fee is $1,000.

I'm referring to a NH government instruction sheet (link there to NH Sec of State website, short PDF), last updated January 2011.