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To: Razzz42

I doubt recall of federal senators is constitutional. These elections are governed by Article 1, section 3 and the XVII Amendment.

Both say those elected will serve six years. There is no provision for a recall.

A state law cannot override the Constitution.


4 posted on 12/28/2011 9:17:53 AM PST by Sherman Logan
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To: Sherman Logan
A state law cannot override the Constitution.

So, I guess they'll just have to revert to something Constitutional, like the 2nd Ammendment.

9 posted on 12/28/2011 9:38:41 AM PST by tbpiper
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To: Sherman Logan

“I doubt recall of federal senators is constitutional”

Perhaps, but the recall efforts, legal or not would illuminate for the voters just how bad these people are and make their re-election more problematic. As for Montana, Tester is up this coming year and most polling has him loosing his seat. As for Baucus, he’s just a drunk who’s been vegetating in the Senate for 32 years.


10 posted on 12/28/2011 9:38:46 AM PST by vette6387 (Enough Already!)
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To: Sherman Logan
A state law cannot override the Constitution.

Correct. Montana has not tried to do so. The Montana Recall Act 2-16-614. Number of electors required for recall petition, provides the number of valid signatures for a recall petition against State, District, County, Precinct, Municipal and School Officers, but not for Federal Officers. Because it doesn't apply to them.

Who is advising this group, Orly Taitz?

16 posted on 12/28/2011 9:55:14 AM PST by Pilsner
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