ClusterChuck averted– for now
by David Benzion · 01/04/2008 6:00 pmLST sources, contacted moments ago, confirm that UpChuck Rosenthal didn’t re-file for the Harris County District Attorney ballot.
We wish we could say this is the end of the story.
It ain’t.
But for now, it’s time to head home and start drinking.
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Kelly Seigler will eat Sergeant Bradfart alive!
The only thing he has going for him is that 99% of a certain race will vote for him for no other reason than the shade of his worthless hide.
Cheers! I’m already following your recommendation!
I’m a six-pack up on ya! LOL
Faster,
Care to go to Vegas on that?
Don’t drink alone. I think I know someone that will imbibe with you. Then again maybe not.
Benzion used “ain’t”. So much for that liberal education.
Before all the parting begins, it has been put forth that Chucks withdrawal may not be legal. The letter does not specify which race and it is not notarizes. Therefore Chuck did not withdraw and anyone who entered the race after Wednesday deadline is not able to run for office. At least that is what has been put forth. The Republican Party has stated that Chucks withdrawal is valid and the others will be allowed to run.
Last I have heard, the Democrats are calling for the reinstatement of Chuck and the disqualification of the other candidates. It has been also put forth that they might sue to make it happen.
Update,
I just confirmed that the democrat Party chairman has stated the letter chuck wrote was invalid because it was not witnessed by a notary and did not state the race that was being withdrawn from. As a result the Republicans are obligated to keep chuck on the ballot and have Leitner as the only ones on the ballot. Since they were the ones that filed by the original deadline. A lawsuit was hinted at.
Also Jared Woodfill said the Secretary of State said that Chuck’s letter did complied with the law. All the letter had to do was to be signed and acknowledged by Chuck.
This Chuckie thing sounds like Tom Delay all over again. First he’s out, then he’s in and now the Dimwits want to sue to screw things up. You would think we were Dimwits by our actions.
#5, Muahahaha
#8 Tektite
I was going to stop drinking, but I think I’ll just continue. You should be glad we don’t shoot the messengers here.
Texpat, even though the news seems to bring uncertainty, at least it adds to the list one more reason to continue drinking…..
oh by the way, I am glad that Chuck decided not to run. I really liked him. I also am a supporter of his (or at least until now). It is sad. I had hoped that he would be as good as Holmes. But his integrity has been compromised and for the sake of the Office of D.A. and the party he need to not run again. Sad….
#8 - Unfortunately, the Dems may have a case here. The key is the word “acknowledged.” The Texas civil remedies code lays out in detail what counts as a valid “acknowledgment” of a signature. Basically, it has to be witnessed and stamped by a Judge, a District Clerk, a Tax Assessor-Collector, or a certified Notary Public. If you go by the letter of the law Rosenthal failed to obtain this.
On the other hand, Texas courts have been fairly lenient in the past on election law cases where the letter of the law was not followed, but the “intent” was correct. If the Dems sue (and they will), it is very possible that it goes either way. It is also likely that the losing side will appeal the decision.
Right now Leitner is our safety in this race. If things go bad in court, the party can and MUST rally 100% behind him to beat Chuck. If things go good in court, then we have an ordinary primary.
If one reads the various requirements for application and withdrawal for an elected position, and the conditions of which a position filing can be extended, then the DA race was closed at 6:00pm on Wednesday January 2, 2008.
Examine the facts only…. if the laws are going to be twisted, distorted, then it’s Friday…..
#9 - You’re right. It’s exactly like DeLay. But we outplayed the Dems this time by getting Leitner to file BEFORE Rosenthal withdrew. That means even if Rosenthal’s withdrawal is ruled invalid, we still have a candidate.
It also means that in the worst case scenario of a successful Dem suit, 100% of Republicans will have to get behind Leitner in the primary cause Chuck won’t go without a fight.
Gerry Birnberg, the Dem party chair, says he knows of no one who wants a law suit. We’ll find out if he was sincere or disingenuous, but he’s a real hard-ass where ballot law is concerned.
On the other hand, in my experience judges are quick to knock folks off the ballot and quick to let them knock themselves off. If Rosenthal doesn’t want on this ballot, and since it has not yet been printed, it should be easy to leave him off. I hope Kelly Siegler can make it on the ballot.
Gerry Birnberg, the Dem party chair, says he knows of no one who wants a law suit. We’ll find out if he was sincere or disingenuous, but he’s a real hard-ass where ballot law is concerned.
Do we have the same lawyer ? Very few know Gerry with a G