Posted on 11/23/2009 12:10:52 PM PST by Errant
In light of yesterday’s display of political prostitution by U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-Storyville), which is being dubbed The Louisiana Purchase by some in the media, one wonders whether this isn’t the perfect time to launch a recall effort...
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Is a recall difficult? No doubt. Louisiana law requires signatures of a third of the voters in last year’s election within 180 days of the petition’s filing, which means 632,192 signatures would be needed in six months. Over 908,000 people voted against Landrieu last year, so there is a market out there which can be tapped to achieve that goal - and it would seem that there might be some resources available to back such a move.
Anyway, it’s just a thought. A long shot, sure, but the payoff might even be worth it.
(Excerpt) Read more at redstate.com ...
Recalls are not recognized by the U.S. Senate. The idea started in the 1890s and is not in the U.S. Constitution. People in LA like Landrieu or they would not have elected her once as treasurer and three times as senator, plus state representative service. They think she “brings home the federal bacon”.
I don’t live in LA so I don’t have a say in the matter but it sure would be nice if that did and I would donate to the effort.
Recalling Mary?
...good luck with that...
Unsuccessful attempts to qualify recall elections:
United States Senator Frank Church of Idaho was the subject of an unsuccessful recall effort in 1967.[6] Courts ruled that a federal official is not subject to state recall laws.
Also the similar unsuccessful effort in 2009 to recall Anh "Joseph" Cao, U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district.
Evan Mecham, Governor of Arizona, was scheduled for a recall election on May 17, 1988 after a successful petition drive (301,000 signatures). However, the Supreme Court of Arizona canceled the election, since Mecham had already been impeached and removed from office by the Senate on April 4.[7]
the state law is what would determine whether or not she could be recalled. Some say that a recall is wasted time and effort.......not true....i organized one in our city, and although it did fail, the fear that was struck into the hearts of the politicians involved was priceless...just the threat of it makes them quiver...DO IT!!!!!
However, direct election of US Senators did not occur until the Wilson administration, I believe. That is after recall laws were enacted. Who represents a state in the house or senate are subject to state law jurisdiction. That is why some states allow a governor to appoint a Senator to fill an empty seat and other states require a special election.
I say start the damn petition. If LA law recognizes the recall and an election sends a replacement, it would pit the US Senate against the voice of the people. That would make great press. I bet the Dems would back down.
And if nothing else, starting the drive will cause Landrieu to incur legal costs and start looking over her shoulder. She may become reluctant to sell herself on future votes. It will drain her campaign funds and weaken her as a candidate next election.
Yeah. Reminds me of a conversation I heard once on the radio between Dr. Laura and a female caller.
Dr Laura: "At least whores get paid. You're giving it away for free!"
“...Louisiana law requires signatures of a third
of the voters in last year’s election...”
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That sounds a bit odd to me.
A person can get elected by 50% of the voters
and then get recalled by 33% of the voters?
Group Says It Will Seek Cao Recall In Federal Courts
NEW ORLEANS -- After being rebuffed by state law, a group says it will pursue its effort to recall U.S. Rep. Joseph Cao in federal court.
The petition drive was started by two black ministers only weeks after Cao took office in January. But on Tuesday, the group says Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell said state law does not permit recalls of federal officials.
The voters who sent her to Washington probably think she is one smart cookie and would be more likely to elect her Senator for life than recall her.
Some states are variable, such as Massachusetts :)
Maybe we could rent “Kenyan-Klod-O-Corn” [tm] workers, a subsidiary of ACORN.
They’ll do anything for money and drugs.
Sign something 100s of times? No problem (if you help them form the letters).
Vote lots? Yup, if you show them how to make an “X”, keep them in liquor, and drive them to multiple voting points.
The war is coming, democrats.
The problem is, it’s not a personal bribe. It’s hundreds of millions of pork for Louisiana. And not just for the state, but for all the people in the state.
If Obamacare passes, everyone in Louisiana will pay less than in any other state.
The problem is, it’s not a personal bribe. It’s hundreds of millions of pork for Louisiana. And not just for the state, but for all the people in the state.
If Obamacare passes, everyone in Louisiana will pay less than in any other state.
I used to live in Louisiana, and from what I remember, it’s extremely difficult to do this...but I wish them well.
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